See full bio » Jemaine Clement was born and raised in Masterton, New Zealand, the oldest of three brothers. His mother is Maori. Clement was educated at Makoura College in Masterton, NZ. He went on to study drama and film at Victoria University of Wellington. Whilst there he met Taika Waititi , and they formed comedy troupes So You're a Man and The Humourbeasts. ... Born: January 10, 1974 in in Masterton, New Zealand