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.
While studying at Victoria University, Clement met filmmaker Taika Waititi. 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.
During university, Clement also met Bret McKenzie. 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, Folk the World Tour, in 2002.
In 2007, they released the Distant Future EP, which won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. This was followed by two full-length studio albums: Flight of the Conchords in 2008, and I Told You I Was Freaky in 2009. The group gained a significant global following, reinforcing Clement’s reputation in musical comedy.
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.
| Birth Date: | 10 Jan, 1974 |
| Age: | 46 yrs |
| Citizenship: | New Zealand United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Masterton |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | New Zealand actor and musician |
| Spouse: | Miranda Manasiadis [M. 2008] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 6 million |
