Jemaine Clement Biography: Age, Net Worth, Songs, Height, Movies, Parents, Wife, Kids, Instagram, Ethnicity

Jemaine Atea Mahana Clement, commonly known as Jemaine Clement, is a New Zealand actor, comedian, musician, and filmmaker.

He achieved international recognition as one half of Flight of the Conchords with Bret McKenzie, beginning in 1998.

The duo became prominent through their BBC radio series, the HBO television series Flight of the Conchords (2007–2009), and albums featuring clever, genre-blending comedy songs.

Clement co-created and starred in the series, earning multiple Emmy nominations.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Jemaine Atea Mahana Clement
• Stage Name: Jemaine Clement
• Born: 10 January 1974
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: Masterton, New Zealand
• Nationality: New Zealander
• Ethnicity: Māori and Pākehā
• Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Musician, Filmmaker
• Height: 1.85 m
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Robert Clement
• Siblings: 2
• Spouse: Miranda Manasiadis (m. 2008)
• Children: Sophocles Iraia Clement
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $7 million

Early Life and Education

Jemaine Clement is a New Zealand actor and comedian.

He was born on 10 January 1974 in Masterton, New Zealand.

He is the son of Robert Clement, a former freezing works employee and later stained-glass artist.

Raised in a working-class family in Masterton by his mother and grandmother Maikara after his father left due to alcoholism during his childhood, he has two brothers and reconnected with his father as an adult.

Clement attended Makoura College in Masterton.

He later moved to Wellington and studied drama and film at Victoria University of Wellington, where he met collaborators including Bret McKenzie and Taika Waititi, sparking his interest in comedy and performance.

He is of mixed Māori and Pākehā ethnicity, while his religion is unknown.

Career

Jemaine Clement began his career in the 1990s with comedy troupes such as So You’re a Man and The Humourbeasts alongside Taika Waititi, touring New Zealand.

He co-founded Flight of the Conchords with Bret McKenzie in 1998, gaining traction through live performances at comedy festivals.

The duo’s breakthrough included a BBC radio series, leading to the acclaimed HBO series Flight of the Conchords, which brought widespread recognition for their songwriting and humor.

Clement expanded into film with roles in Eagle vs Shark (2007) and Gentlemen Broncos (2009).

He co-wrote, directed, and starred in What We Do in the Shadows (2014), which spawned a successful TV series where he serves as executive producer.

His voice work includes prominent animated roles, and he has appeared in major franchises like Men in Black and Avatar.

Clement remains active in directing, acting, voice work, and producing, with upcoming films in animation and blockbuster series.

Awards and Nominations

• Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album (Flight of the Conchords-related)
• Multiple Primetime Emmy nominations including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for Flight of the Conchords (2008–2009)
• Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series for What We Do in the Shadows (2020–2025)
• Annie Award nomination for Voice Acting in a Feature Production (Rio, 2012)
• Various other nominations including Satellite Awards, Writers Guild of America Awards, and Independent Spirit Awards
• Billy T Award (with Taika Waititi, 1999)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ajemaine_clement
• Twitter/X Handle: @AJemaineClement

Personal Life

Jemaine Clement, 52, is a New Zealand actor and comedian.

He married theatre actress and playwright Miranda Manasiadis in August 2008.

They have one son, Sophocles Iraia Clement, born in October 2008 in New York City.

The family resides in Wellington, New Zealand.

Clement has never learned to drive and maintains a relatively private personal life focused on creative work and family.

Net Worth

Jemaine Clement is a New Zealand actor and comedian.

His estimated net worth is $7 million.

Primary income sources include acting and voice roles in films and television, residuals from Flight of the Conchords and What We Do in the Shadows, directing and producing credits, music royalties, and appearances in major franchises.

Filmography

• Flight of the Conchords (2007–2009) (TV series)
• Eagle vs Shark (2007)
• Rio (2011) (voice)
• Men in Black 3 (2012)
• What We Do in the Shadows (2014) (also director/co-writer)
• Rio 2 (2014) (voice)
• Moana (2016) (voice)
• Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
• A Minecraft Movie (2025)
• Wildwood (2026)
• Avatar 5 (2031)