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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Jemaine Clement was born on January 10, 1974, in Masterton, New Zealand, and spent most of his childhood in the Wairarapa region. He attended Makoura College in Masterton before enrolling at Victoria University of Wellington. It was during his time at the university that he began to explore his interests in performance and comedy.</p>

<h2>Collaboration with <a href="/biography/taika-waititi">Taika Waititi</a> and Formation of Comedy Troupes</h2>
<p>While studying at Victoria University, Clement met <a href="/biography/taika-waititi">filmmaker</a> <a href="/biography/taika-waititi">Taika Waititi</a>. Together, they co-founded comedy troupes including So You’re a Man and The Humourbeasts. The Humourbeasts became a popular act across New Zealand, known for their unique, offbeat humor. Their success culminated in winning the prestigious Billy T Award, which honors excellence in comedy.</p>

<h2>Flight of the Conchords</h2>
<p>During university, Clement also met <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bret_McKenzie">Bret McKenzie</a>. The two formed the musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, blending dry humor with acoustic music. The duo began performing internationally and released their first live album, <i>Folk the World Tour</i>, in 2002.</p>
<p>In 2007, they released the <i>Distant Future EP</i>, which won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. This was followed by two full-length studio albums: <i>Flight of the Conchords</i> in 2008, and <i>I Told You I Was Freaky</i> in 2009. The group gained a significant global following, reinforcing Clement’s reputation in musical comedy.</p>

<h2>Television Success with Flight of the Conchords</h2>
<p>In 2007, Flight of the Conchords was adapted into a television series on HBO, further boosting their international popularity. The show was well-received and ran for two seasons. Clement’s performance earned him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.</p>

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<h2>Additional Television Roles</h2>
<p>Beyond <i>Flight of the Conchords</i>, Clement has appeared in multiple television projects. These include roles in <i>The Enid Blyton Adventure Series</i> (1996) as a MIS Guard, <i>The Tribe</i> (2002) as Virtual Reality Cowboy No. 2, and a voice role in <i>The Drinky Crow Show</i> (2008). He also appeared in <i>Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!</i> in 2009, <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiradirah">Radiradirah</a></i> in 2010, and voiced Ethan Ballantyne in a 2010 episode of <i>The Simpsons</i>. Subsequent TV appearances include roles in <i>TripTank</i> (2014) and <i>Divorce</i> (2016).</p>

<h2>Film Roles</h2>
<p>Clement has appeared in a wide range of films, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His early film credits include <i>Blood Suckers</i> (1995) as a vampire and <i>Fizz</i> (1999) as a chased man. In 2002, he played Marvin in the action-comedy spoof <i>Tongan Ninja</i>. He gained more mainstream exposure with roles in <i>Eagle vs Shark</i> (2007), <i>Gentlemen Broncos</i> (2009), and <i>Dinner for Schmucks</i> (2010).</p>
<p>In <i>Men in Black 3</i> (2012), Clement played the villain Boris the Animal. He also starred in the vampire mockumentary <i>What We Do in the Shadows</i> (2014) as Vladislav, a film he co-directed with <a href="/biography/taika-waititi">Taika Waititi</a>. Other notable roles include <i>Predicament</i> (2010) and <i>People Places Things</i> (2015), where he played the lead role of Will.</p>

<h2>Voice Acting and Other Work</h2>
<p>Jemaine Clement has contributed voice work to numerous animated films and commercials. He voiced <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_(personagem)">Nigel</a> in <i>Rio</i> (2011) and <i>Rio 2</i> (2014), one of his most recognizable roles. He also voiced characters in <i>Despicable Me</i> and the TV adaptation of <i>Napoleon Dynamite</i>. In addition, he appeared in advertising campaigns, including DirecTV commercials, leveraging his comedic timing and distinctive voice.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
<p>Clement is married to Miranda Manasiadis, an actress and playwright. The couple shares a son named Sophocles Iraia Clement. Known for maintaining a relatively private personal life, Clement focuses primarily on his creative pursuits. His estimated net worth is approximately $2 million, reflecting a successful career in comedy, television, and film.</p>

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