Jemaine Clement is an actor, musician, comedian, singer, director, and writer from New Zealand. He has been working in the entertainment industry since 1994. He began his career in 1998 as a member of the duo group ‘Flight of the Conchords,’ formed by himself and Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie. This comedy duo flourished and released their debut live album in 2002. Following this success, Jemaine was cast in a number of television series and films. Similarly, he is well-known for his role as Sauron in ‘The Lego Batman Movie.’ Aside from that, he is a director, writer, and producer who has made a name for himself in the industry. Furthermore, he has received numerous nominations and awards for his outstanding work in the industry.
Quick Facts
Real Name | Jemaine Atea Mahana Clement |
Nick Name | Jemaine |
Famous As | Actor, Director, Singer, Comedian, Musician |
Age | 50-years old |
Birthday | 10 January 1974 |
Birthplace | Masterton, New Zealand |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Ethnicity | Maori, Irish, English, German, French, and Scottish |
Nationality | New Zealand |
Religion | Christianity |
Height | 6 ft 1 inch |
Weight | 76 Kg |
Body Measurements | 43-34-14 inches |
Biceps Size | 14 inches |
Eye Color | Hazel |
Hair Color | Black |
Shoe Size | 46 (EU) |
Girlfriend/Dating | N/A |
Spouse | Miranda Manasiadis |
Net Worth | $2 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | Acting, Composing Songs, Writing, Directing |
Jemaine Clement Biography
Jemaine Clement’s full name is Jemaine Atea Mahana Clement, and he was born in Masterton, New Zealand on January 10, 1974. He is also known by his monikers Hiphopopotamus and Mad Dog. His father, Robert Clement, was uninvolved in his upbringing, and he was raised entirely by his mother, Merianne Clement. He also has two brothers, the names of whom are unknown on the internet. He is also 50 years old and born under the sign of Capricorn.
Jemaine Clement Height, Weight
Jemaine Clement is of New Zealand nationality and of White ethnicity. He is of Maori, Irish, English, as well as distant German, French, and Scottish ancestry. Furthermore, he stands 6 feet and 1 inch (185cm/1.85m) tall and weighs approximately 76 kg (167lbs). He has an average body type, measuring 43-34-14 inches. He also has a pair of hazel-colored eyes and black hair.
Education
Jemaine Clement finished high school and enrolled at Makoura College in Masterton. He also studied drama and film at Victoria University of Wellington.
Jemaine Clement Wife, Marriage
Jemaine Clement dated Miranda Manasiadis, a playwright and theatre actress, for a long time. He married her in August 2008, and they welcomed a baby boy in October 2008. This family now lives in Wellington.
Career
Jemaine Clement was still a student when he and his partner, Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie, formed the comedy duo ‘Flight of the Conchords.’ In 2002, this duo released their debut live album, titled ‘Folk the World Tour.’ They then released an EP called ‘The Distant Future’ in 2007, followed by their full-length studio album ‘Flight of the Conchords’ in 2008. Similarly, they released their second album, ‘I Told You I Was Freaky,’ in 2009. Both of these albums were well-received in New Zealand. Furthermore, the duo created the comedy radio show ‘Flight of the Conchords on BBC Radio 2. This was a six-part radio comedy show. Following this, he pursued a solo music career, appearing in songs such as ‘Shiny’ in 2016, ‘Goodbye Moonmen’ in 2018, and ‘Mr. Universe’ in 2020.
In 1995, Jemaine Clement made his film debut in ‘Blood Suckers.’ He then appeared in the 2002 film ‘Tongan Ninja,’ for which he also wrote the script. Similarly, he appeared in 2004’s ‘Futile Attraction,’ 2007’s ‘Eagle vs Shark,’ 2008’s ‘Diagnosis: Death,’ and 2009’s ‘Gentlemen Broncos.’ The following year, he had a voice cameo role in ‘Despicable Me,’ as well as appearances in two other films, ‘Predicament,’ and ‘Dinner for Schmucks.’ Furthermore, in 2011, he had a voice role in the computer-animated musical adventure film ‘Rio,’ in which he voiced over Nigel. In 2014, he returned to reprise his role as Nigel in ‘Rio 2.’ Other voice actors in this film included Anne Hathaway, George Lopez, Jesse Eisenberg, Tracy Morgan, Andy Gracia, Jake t. Austin, Jamie Foxx, and others.
Jemaine Clement Net Worth
Jemaine Clement earns a living from his professional career and has a net worth of $2 million as of February 2024. He has been a lot throughout his entertainment career.
Trivia
- He has only had 1 relationship.
- He is very good at singing.
- He has composed a lot of songs.