What is Jemaine Clement's Net Worth?
Jemaine Clement, a versatile New Zealand musician, actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer, has an estimated net worth of $7 million. He gained prominence as a member of the comedic folk duo Flight of the Conchords, along with Bret McKenzie. The duo called themselves the "fourth-most-popular folk duo in New Zealand" and starred in the critically acclaimed HBO series "Flight of the Conchords" from 2007 to 2009. Their discography includes two studio albums, two live albums, and an EP.
Career Highlights
Acting Credits
Jemaine Clement has accumulated over 60 acting credits. Notable films include "Dinner for Schmucks" (2010), "What We Do in the Shadows" (2014), "Muppets Most Wanted" (2014), and "People Places Things" (2015). His TV credits include "Divorce" (2016) and "Legion" (2017–2019). His voice has brought life to characters in animated projects like "Rio" (2011), "Rio 2" (2014), "Moana" (2016), and "Kiri and Lou" (2019-present).
Other Roles
Apart from acting, Clement has also worked as a writer and producer for the "Flight of the Conchords" and "What We Do in the Shadows" franchises. He co-directed the "What We Do in the Shadows" film with Taika Waititi and has directed episodes of "Wellington Paranormal" and the "What We Do in the Shadows" series.
Early Life
Born Jemaine Atea Mahana Clement on January 10, 1974, in Masterton, New Zealand, he spent his early years in the Wairarapa area. Clement, who has Māori heritage, graduated from Makoura College and later moved to Wellington to study film and drama at Victoria University. There, he met Taika Waititi, and they formed the comedy troupes The Humourbeasts and So You're a Man. Along with Bret McKenzie, they gained recognition for their stage show "The Untold Tales of Maui," which won the prestigious Billy T Award in 2004.
Music Career
Flight of the Conchords was established in 1998. Their first television appearance was on "Newtown Salad" in May 2000. They released their debut live album "Folk the World Tour" in 2002, followed by the EP "The Distant Future" in 2007. Their self-titled studio album released in 2008 achieved double Platinum status in New Zealand and topped several U.S. charts. They followed this success with the 2009 album "I Told You I Was Freaky" and 2019's "Live in London," also aired as an HBO special. The duo has also been a part of various TV shows and released the charity single "Feel Inside (And Stuff Like That)" in 2012 for Cure Kids.
Acting Career
Jemaine Clement's early acting career began with the 2002 New Zealand film "Tongan Ninja." He continued to collaborate with Jason Stutter on "Diagnosis: Death" (2009) and "Predicament" (2010). In 2007, he starred in "Eagle vs Shark," directed by Taika Waititi. His role in "Flight of the Conchords" earned him widespread recognition and numerous awards. Clement's subsequent works include "Gentlemen Broncos" (2008), "Dinner for Schmucks" (2010), "Despicable Me" (2010), and "Men in Black 3" (2012).
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Recent Projects
In 2014, Clement starred in "What We Do in the Shadows," a vampire mockumentary, and "Muppets Most Wanted." He voiced Tamatoa in Disney’s "Moana" (2016), which won a Behind the Voice Actors Award. Jemaine also launched the podcast "The Mysterious Secrets Of Uncle Bertie's Botanarium" in 2016. He has continued to work extensively, appearing in "The Lego Batman Movie" (2017), "Brad's Status" (2017), "Legion" (2017-2019), and the TV series "Wellington Paranormal" and "What We Do in the Shadows." Recently, he was cast in the upcoming sequels to "Avatar."
Personal Life
Jemaine married playwright and actress Miranda Manasiadis in August 2008. They welcomed their son, Sophocles Iraia, two months later. The name Sophocles honors Miranda's grandfather, while Iraia pays homage to Jemaine’s Māori heritage.
Awards and Nominations
Clement, along with Flight of the Conchords, has been nominated for three Best Comedy Album Grammys, winning for "The Distant Future" in 2008. He received nine Primetime Emmy nominations for his work on "What We Do in the Shadows" and "Flight of the Conchords." The "What We Do in the Shadows" film and series have garnered numerous international awards. Jemaine was also honored as Best Actor at the 2016 River Bend Film Festival for "People Places Things."
