Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie Net Worth

Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie Net Worth is
$19 Million

Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018

Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie, ONZM (born 29 June 1976) is a New Zealand comedian, actor, musician and producer, best known for being one half of the Grammy Award winning musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords along with Jemaine Clement. McKenzie served as music supervisor for two Muppet films, The Muppets (2011) and Muppets Most Wanted (2014), the former of which won him an Academy Award for Best Original Song for the song "Man or Muppet".As an actor, he is known for portraying Lindir in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies, respectively: in the first he remained unnamed with fans naming him Figwit, a character originally cast as an extra who gained attention thanks to the trilogy's Fan Community, and in The Hobbit is credited as Lindir, a small character who originally appears in The Fellowship of the Ring book.

Full Name	Bret McKenzie
Date Of Birth	June 29, 1976
Place Of Birth	New Zealand
Height	6' (1.83 m)
Profession	Soundtrack, Writer, Actor
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, Writer...
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
Star Sign	Cancer

#	Trademark
1	His beard
2	Curly black hair

#	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.

#	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).

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Soundtrack

Title	Year	Status
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
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
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
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

Won Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
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)
2012	Critics Choice Award	Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards	Best Song	The Muppets (2011)
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)
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)
2008	Grammy	Grammy Awards	Best Comedy Album

Nominated Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
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)
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)
2012	World Soundtrack Award	World Soundtrack Awards	Best Original Song Written for a Film	The Muppets (2011)
2011	Annie	Annie Awards	Best Music in a Television Production	The Simpsons (1989)
2011	Satellite Award	Satellite Awards	Best Original Song	The Muppets (2011)
2011	Satellite Award	Satellite Awards	Best Original Song	The Muppets (2011)
2011	SLFCA Award	St. Louis Film Critics Association, US	Best Music	The Muppets (2011)
2009	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics	Flight of the Conchords (2007)
2009	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Comedy Series	Flight of the Conchords (2007)
2009	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series	Flight of the Conchords (2007)
2008	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics	Flight of the Conchords (2007)
2008	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics	Flight of the Conchords (2007)
2008	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series	Flight of the Conchords (2007)
2008	WGA Award (TV)	Writers Guild of America, USA	Comedy Series	Flight of the Conchords (2007)
2008	WGA Award (TV)	Writers Guild of America, USA	New Series	Flight of the Conchords (2007)
2008	WGA Award (TV)	Writers Guild of America, USA	Episodic Comedy	Flight of the Conchords (2007)

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Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie Net Worth

Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie Net Worth is
$19 Million