Bret McKenzie Net Worth is
$4 Million
Bret McKenzie Biography
They reached their summit and globe recognition at the 84th Academy Award, where they received the very best Original Melody award. He received his education from Wellington University before going to the Victoria University of Wellington, where he fulfilled his future greatest friend and business partner Jemaine Clement. Both would eventually continue to form the successful “Air travel of the Conchords,” a brand new contemporary humor and music-performing band. Both documented many trendy and well-known songs beneath the “Air travel of the Conchords. Bret McKenzie net worthy of in 2014-2015 is $5,000,000 while like others Bret McKenzie gets also paid by sponsorship, etc, advertisements, endorsement and featuring. The duo initial gained reputation in New Zealand and Australia before attemptedto make an impression on the fans in European countries and America. They possess since been a familiar encounter on HBO, BBC and finally appearing on many events and a post-Grammy concert in Wellington.Bret McKenzie, born Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie, is a favorite New Zealand comedian, musician, maker and actor who includes a net well worth of $4 million. Nevertheless, his music profession began much previously in 1998 as he joined up with “The Dark Seeds” band, with whom an album known as “Prototype” premiered.” Their fame would ultimately lead them into performing, and since the launch of the “Trip of the Conchords,” an HBO premiere in 2007, their profession in acting finally got shape. Jamaine Clement continued to feature on many strike featured films, especially the “Guys in Balck 3. We estimated annual income around $588,235
Known for movies
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
as Music Department
The Muppets (2011)
as Music Department
Flight of the Conchords (2007-2009)
as Writer
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
as Elf Escort
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Bret McKenzie |
| Net Worth | $4 Million |
| Date Of Birth | June 29, 1976 |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Profession | Screenwriter, Television producer, Lyricist, Comedian, Actor, Composer |
| Education | Victoria University of Wellington |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Spouse | Hannah Clarke |
| Children | Vita McKenzie, Leo McKenzie |
| Parents | Deirdre Tarrant, Peter McKenzie |
| Siblings | Jonathan McKenzie, Justin McKenzie |
| Awards | Academy Award for Best Original Song, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Song |
| Music Groups | Flight of the Conchords, The Black Seeds, Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra |
| Nominations | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics, Writers Guild of America Award for Television: New Series, Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Comedy Series, Satellite Award for Best Original Song, Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Episodic Comedy |
| Movies | The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Austenland, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Two Little Boys, The Outback, Diagnosis: Death, Sally |
| TV Shows | Flight of the Conchords |
Interesting Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Although his elf role in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) was only a brief silent cameo, his attractive character was noticed by female fans, who made him a minor Internet celebrity, and dubbed his character "Figwit" (short for "Frodo is great...who is THAT?!?"). When this came to the attention of director Peter Jackson, he arranged to have McKenzie reprise the (still-officially-unnamed) character in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). In interviews and commentaries, Jackson has informally approved the name of Figwit for the character. McKenzie was also brought back to play an elf character named Lindir in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014). |
| 2 | A skilled multi-instrumentalist, he often overdubbed lead guitar, drums and keyboards on Flight of the Conchords (2007) tracks. |
| 3 | One half of New Zealand 'folk comedy' duo Flight of the Conchords, with Jemaine Clement. |
| 4 | Son of actor Peter McKenzie, who plays Elendil in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). |
Trademarks
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | His beard |
| 2 | Curly black hair |
Quotes
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [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. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | It's easy to struggle in New York. I think New York is a bit expensive. |
| 4 | Music-wise, I listen to everything. Leonard Cohen, Randy Newman - I guess I like a lot of '70s music. |
| 5 | My acting's very understated. I think my sad and happy don't play that differently onscreen. |
| 6 | I think the radio is kind of cool, because you're really free to do whatever you want, because you can go into another world. Whereas in TV, you have to make that world. |
| 7 | 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. |
| 8 | 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. |
Pictures
Won Awards
Won awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Award shared with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Oscar | Academy Awards, USA | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song | The Muppets (2011) | |
| 2012 | ASCAP Award | ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards | Top Box Office Films | The Muppets (2011) | Christophe Beck |
| 2012 | Critics Choice Award | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Song | The Muppets (2011) | Jason Segel (Performer) Amy Adams (Performer) |
| 2012 | GFCA Award | Georgia Film Critics Association (GFCA) | Best Original Song | The Muppets (2011) | |
| 2012 | OFTA Film Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Music, Original Song | The Muppets (2011) | Jason Segel (performed by) Peter Linz (performed by) Amy Adams (performed by) |
| 2011 | HFCS Award | Houston Film Critics Society Awards | Best Original Song | The Muppets (2011) | |
| 2011 | Sierra Award | Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards | Best Song | The Muppets (2011) | |
| 2011 | PFCS Award | Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Best Original Song | The Muppets (2011) | |
| 2009 | ASCAP Award | ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards | Top Television Series | Flight of the Conchords (2007) | Jemaine Clement |
| 2008 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Comedy Album | Jemaine Clement |
Nominated Awards
Nominated awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Award shared with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | GFCA Award | Georgia Film Critics Association (GFCA) | Best Original Song | Muppets Most Wanted (2014) | |
| 2014 | HMMA Award | Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) | Best Song - Feature Film | Muppets Most Wanted (2014) | |
| 2014 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Original Song | Muppets Most Wanted (2014) | |
| 2013 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Song Written for Visual Media | The Muppets (2011) | |
| 2012 | Critics Choice Award | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Song | The Muppets (2011) | Jason Segel (Performer) Peter Linz (Performer Credited as Walter the Muppet) |
| 2012 | GFCA Award | Georgia Film Critics Association (GFCA) | Best Original Song | The Muppets (2011) | |
| 2012 | Film Award | New Zealand Film and TV Awards (II) | Best Actor | Two Little Boys (2012) | |
| 2012 | OFTA Film Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Music, Original Song | The Muppets (2011) | Jason Segel (performed by) Peter Linz (performed by) |
| 2012 | World Soundtrack Award | World Soundtrack Awards | Best Original Song Written for a Film | The Muppets (2011) | Jason Segel (performer) Peter Linz (performer) |
| 2011 | Annie | Annie Awards | Best Music in a Television Production | The Simpsons (1989) | Jemaine Clement Alf Clausen Tim Long |
| 2011 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Original Song | The Muppets (2011) | Jason Segel (Performer) |
| 2011 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Original Song | The Muppets (2011) | Jason Segel (Performer) Amy Adams (Performer) |
| 2011 | SLFCA Award | St. Louis Film Critics Association, US | Best Music | The Muppets (2011) | Christophe Beck |
| 2009 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics | Flight of the Conchords (2007) | James Bobin (composer/lyricist) Jemaine Clement (composer/lyricist) |
| 2009 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Comedy Series | Flight of the Conchords (2007) | Stu Smiley (executive producer) James Bobin (executive producer) Troy Miller (executive producer) Jemaine Clement (executive producer) Tracey Baird (co-executive producer) Anna Dokoza (producer) |
| 2009 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | Flight of the Conchords (2007) | James Bobin Jemaine Clement |
| 2008 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics | Flight of the Conchords (2007) | Jemaine Clement (composer and lyricist) |
| 2008 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics | Flight of the Conchords (2007) | Jemaine Clement (composer and lyricist) James Bobin (lyricist) |
| 2008 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | Flight of the Conchords (2007) | James Bobin (written by) Jemaine Clement (written by) |
| 2008 | WGA Award (TV) | Writers Guild of America, USA | Comedy Series | Flight of the Conchords (2007) | Damon Beesley James Bobin Jemaine Clement Eric Kaplan Iain Morris Duncan Sarkies Paul Simms Taika Waititi |
| 2008 | WGA Award (TV) | Writers Guild of America, USA | New Series | Flight of the Conchords (2007) | Damon Beesley James Bobin Jemaine Clement Eric Kaplan Iain Morris Duncan Sarkies Paul Simms Taika Waititi |
| 2008 | WGA Award (TV) | Writers Guild of America, USA | Episodic Comedy | Flight of the Conchords (2007) | James Bobin Jemaine Clement |
Filmography
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Simpsons | 2010-2015 | TV Series music - 2 episodes | |
| Todd's Pop Song Reviews | 2010-2015 | TV Series documentary writer - 2 episodes | |
| Muppets Most Wanted | 2014 | lyrics: "Interrogation Song" / music: "Interrogation Song" / producer: "We're Doing a Sequel", "I'm Number One", "The Big House", "I'll Get You What You Want Cockatoo In Malibu", "Interrogation Song", "Something So Right", "Together Again" / writer: "Life's A Happy Song", "We're Doing a Sequel", "I'm Number One", "The Big House", "I'll Get You What You Want Cockatoo In Malibu", "Something So Right" | |
| NotBad | 2013 | Documentary short writer: "One by One" | |
| Danville 2nd Ward Young Men | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Pirates! Band of Misfits | 2012 | writer: "I'm Not Crying" | |
| Dancing with the Stars | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Muppets | 2011 | producer: "Life's a Happy Song", "Pictures in My Head", "Me Party", "Let's Talk About Me", "Man or Muppet", "Rainbow Connection", "Life's a Happy Song Finale" / writer: "Life's a Happy Song", "Me Party", "Let's Talk About Me", "Man or Muppet", "Life's a Happy Song Finale" | |
| Naruto: The Abridged Comedy Fandub Spoof Series Show | 2010 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Flight of the Conchords | TV Series performer - 22 episodes, 2007 - 2009 writer - 22 episodes, 2007 - 2009 | ||
| Timeshift | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 2008 writer - 1 episode, 2008 | ||
| Chuck | 2008 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Backstage Pass | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2007 writer - 1 episode, 2007 | ||
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2005 - 2007 writer - 2 episodes, 2005 - 2007 | ||
| Late Show with David Letterman | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2007 writer - 1 episode, 2007 | ||
| The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2005 writer - 1 episode, 2005 | ||
| One Night Stand | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2005 writer - 1 episode, 2005 |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bret and Jemaine's Announcement | 2010 | Short | |
| Flight of the Conchords | TV Series creator - 22 episodes, 2007 - 2009 written by - 13 episodes, 2007 - 2009 | ||
| Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey | 2006 | TV Movie | |
| One Night Stand | 2005 | TV Series writer - 1 episode |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austenland | 2013 | Martin | |
| The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | 2012 | Lindir | |
| Deano and Nige's Best Last Day Ever | 2012 | Nige | |
| The Outback | 2012 | Hamish (voice) | |
| The Simpsons | 2010 | TV Series | Kurt |
| Diagnosis: Death | 2009 | Dr. Cruise | |
| Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | 2009 | TV Series | Tim's Tennis Double |
| Flight of the Conchords | 2007-2009 | TV Series | Bret |
| The Drinky Crow Show | 2008 | TV Series | Alien |
| Pantsed | 2008 | Short | Date |
| Futile Attraction | 2004 | Wickham | |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | 2003 | Elf Escort | |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | 2001 | Figwit (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tip Top Taj Mahal | 2017 | original songs by pre-production | |
| Muppets Most Wanted | 2014 | music supervisor / original songs by | |
| The Muppets | 2011 | music supervisor / original songs by - uncredited | |
| Flight of the Conchords | 2007-2009 | TV Series composer - 22 episodes |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight of the Conchords | 2007-2009 | TV Series 22 episodes | |
| Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey | 2006 | TV Movie | |
| Sheep Man | 2006 | Short | |
| One Night Stand | 2005 | TV Series 1 episode |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight of the Conchords | TV Series co-executive producer - 12 episodes, 2007 executive producer - 10 episodes, 2008 - 2009 | ||
| Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey | 2006 | TV Movie producer |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongan Ninja | 2002 | kitchen choreographer |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt for the Wilderpeople | 2016 | very special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Call with Carson Daly | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Made in Hollywood | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 84th Annual Academy Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Himself - Winner: Best Original Song |
| Conan | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| MSN Exclusives | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
| Bret and Jemaine's Announcement | 2010 | Short | Himself |
| Bro'Town | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| Flight of the Conchords: On Air | 2009 | TV Short documentary | Himself |
| Rocked the Nation | 2009 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Largo | 2008 | Himself | |
| Backstage Pass | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
| Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey | 2006 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| One Night Stand | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Just for Laughs | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!! | 2004 | Documentary | Figwit |
| Stand Up! | 2004 | TV Series | Himself - Flight of the Conchords |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lennon or McCartney | 2014 | Documentary short | Himself |