Jemaine Clement

Jemaine Clement also known with his actual name as Jemaine Atea Mahana Clement, born 10 January 1974, is a New Zealand actor, comedian, musician, and filmmaker. He has been part of several successful films and TV shows, had featured parts in films such as Eagle vs Shark (2007), Gentlemen Broncos (2009), Men in Black 3 (2012), People Places Things (2015), Humor Me (2017), The Festival (2018) and Avatar: The Way of Water (2022). In 2014, he made his directorial debut with What We Do in the Shadows, which he also co-wrote, co-directed and co-starred in with Taika Waititi. Coming from humble beginnings, he was born in Masterton in the Wairarapa, and was raised in a simple working-class family by his mother and grandmother. Being of Māori descent, the cultural influences were instrumental in shaping his sense of humor. His vast career includes music with Bret McKenzie in form of Flight of the Conchords, creating six-part comedy radio programme on BBC Radio 2, and having his own 12-part HBO series. His acting performance includes works like Tongan Ninja, Gentlemen Broncos, Men in Black 3 and voice-overs for Rio and Moana. Additionally, his work included commercials and radio shows. His dedication to his craft named him in 2008's '100 Sexiest People' by Australian magazine 'Who'.