Bret McKenzie Bio | Wiki
Bret McKenzie (full name is Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie) is a well-known New Zealand comedian, musician, actor, and music supervisor. He is best known for being a member of the musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords along with fellow Jemaine Clement.
As an actor, he has been featured in several films Two Little Boys as Nige (2012), The Drinky Crow Show as Rob (2008), and Diagnosis Death as Dr. Cruise (2009). From his earlier career as a musician, Bret has worked as a music supervisor and songwriter since the 2010s.
Bret served as a music supervisor for two Muppet films which won him both the 2011 Academy Award and Critics’ Choice Movie Awards. He has released several songs such as A Little Tune, Carol Brown, Tomorrow Today, and This World among others. During his free time, Bret loves spending time with his wife and two children.
Bret McKenzie Age | Birthday
He was born on June 29, 1976, in Wellington, New Zealand. Bret is 46 years old and celebrates his birthday on June 29.
Bret McKenzie Height
He is a man of average stature. Bret stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (approx. 1.72 m).
Bret McKenzie Family
He was born and also raised in Wellington under the support and care of his hardworking and devoted parents Peter McKenzie and Deirdre Tarrant. His father is a popular New Zealand actor while his mother is a contemporary dance teacher. Bret was raised in a family of five alongside his brothers Justin and Jonny. He holds New Zealand nationality by birth.
Bret McKenzie Wife
He is currently in a happy marital relationship with his beautiful and hardworking wife Hannah Clarke. Hannah is a New Zealand publicist. The duo has been in marriage for over a decade and are proud to be sharing three adorable children. The family splits their time between Wellington in New Zealand and in both Los Angeles and New York City located in the United States of America.
Bret McKenzie Awards
From his varied career as a musician, actor, and comedian Bret has been awarded numerous awards including:
- The 2011 Academy Awards for Best Original Song (“Man or Muppet” from The Muppets)
- 2011 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards for Best Song (“Life’s a Happy Song” from The Muppets)
- The 2007 Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album (The Distant Future)
- 2008 New Zealand Music Awards for Album of the Year (Flight of the Conchords)
- The 2013 New Zealand Music Awards for Highest Selling New Zealand Single “Feel Inside (And Stuff Like That)”
- 2008 New Zealand Music Awards for International Achievement (Flight of the Conchords)
Bret McKenzie Films
Considering his line of work, it is no shock that he has been featured in numerous films. They include:
- Two Little Boys as Nige (2012)
- Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ as Huck (2017)
- Flight of the Conchords: Live in London as Himself (2018)
- The Drinky Crow Show as Rob (2008)
- Diagnosis Death as Dr. Cruise (2009)
- Austenland as Martin (2013)
Bret McKenzie Songs
Additionally, Bret has released a couple of hit songs. They include:
- If You Wanna Go
- Carol Brown
- This World
- Not Crying
- Tomorrow Today
- Business Time
- Crazy Times
- America Goodbye
Bret McKenzie’s Net Worth
Judging from his lifestyle, it is quite obvious that he has accumulated a desirable amount of wealth over the years. Bret’s average net worth is $8 million.
How Old s Bret McKenzie
He was born to his hardworking and devoted parents on June 29, 1976, in Wellington, New Zealand. Therefore, Bret is 46 years old.
Who Is Bret McKenzie Married To
Yes, he is a loving and supportive husband to his caring wife Hannah Clarke and together they share three adorable children.