Bret McKenzie

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Bret McKenzie's career is marked by a rare blend of critical and popular success. His Academy Award for Best Original Song places him among a select group of songwriters recognized by the film industry's highest honor. As a member of Flight of the Conchords, he earned a Grammy, and his work on The Muppets and The Hobbit films has endeared him to audiences worldwide. His solo albums have been praised for their melodic craftsmanship and wit, cementing his reputation as a versatile and inventive artist.

AwardsBret McKenzie won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2012 for "Man or Muppet" from The Muppets. He is also a Grammy Award winner as part of Flight of the Conchords, and was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to entertainment.

Honours & Distinctions

Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit

New Zealand Government·2019

For services to entertainment.

Records & Feats

First New Zealander to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song

Historic First·2012

McKenzie won the Oscar for 'Man or Muppet' in 2012, a first for a New Zealander in that category.