Jemaine Clement

Biography

Jemaine Atea Mahana Clement, born on January 10, 1974, in New Zealand, is a multifaceted talent known for his work as an actor, comedian, musician, and filmmaker. He gained international acclaim as one half of the musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords alongside Bret McKenzie. Their unique blend of humor and music led to the creation of a self-titled television series that aired on both the BBC and HBO, earning Clement six Primetime Emmy nominations.

Clement’s film career features memorable performances in various movies, including *Eagle vs Shark* (2007), *Gentlemen Broncos* (2009), *Men in Black 3* (2012), *People Places Things* (2015), *Humor Me* (2017), *The Festival* (2018), and the blockbuster *Avatar: The Way of Water* (2022). He has also lent his voice to popular animated films, such as *Despicable Me* (2010), *Rio* (2011), *Rio 2* (2014), *Moana* (2016), and *The Lego Batman Movie* (2017).

In 2014, Clement made his directorial debut with the acclaimed mockumentary *What We Do in the Shadows*, which he co-created with Taika Waititi. This project was later transformed into a successful FX television series, further showcasing his creative prowess and versatility in the entertainment industry.