Bret McKenzie
Birthday: 29 June 1976, New Zealand
Birth Name: Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie
Height: 183 cm
Bret McKenzie was born on June 29, 1976 in New Zealand as Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie. He has been married to Hannah Clarke since March 18, 2009.
I grew up watching the 'Muppets.' In New Zealand, the 'Muppets' were as big as anywhere else I think Show more
I grew up watching the 'Muppets.' In New Zealand, the 'Muppets' were as big as anywhere else I think. It was a pretty global phenomenon. Hide
The 'Muppets' were a very big part of my childhood, and 'Flight of the Conchords' definitely has ele Show more
The 'Muppets' were a very big part of my childhood, and 'Flight of the Conchords' definitely has elements of the 'Muppets' in it, specifically the way we mixed music and comedy. Hide
[on films of the '30s and '40s] It was such a golden age for musicals. Those years are so influentia Show more
[on films of the '30s and '40s] It was such a golden age for musicals. Those years are so influential on us now with what they did for films with musical numbers. I'm jealous of that time. It seemed like the actors spent most of their time doing dancing and singing lessons, and they'd come on set and know all the moves. And they could all sing as we'll. Now you're dealing with actors who can't sing or dance, but think they can. Hide
Music-wise, I listen to everything. Leonard Cohen, Randy Newman - I guess I like a lot of '70s music Show more
Music-wise, I listen to everything. Leonard Cohen, Randy Newman - I guess I like a lot of '70s music. Hide
My acting's very understated. I think my sad and happy don't play that differently onscreen.
My acting's very understated. I think my sad and happy don't play that differently onscreen.
One of the mistakes I made was thinking chickens and penguins could sing, just like all the other an Show more
One of the mistakes I made was thinking chickens and penguins could sing, just like all the other animals in the 'Muppets.' But it turns out those animals are not allowed to sing words. Hide
It's easy to struggle in New York. I think New York is a bit expensive.
It's easy to struggle in New York. I think New York is a bit expensive.
Bret McKenzie's FILMOGRAPHY - Page 2
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as Actor (72)
as Creator (3)
Bret McKenzie'S roles
Figwit
Bret
Martin
Kurt
Lindir
