Acting · Taihape, New Zealand · Born October 29, 1963
Jed Brophy is a highly versatile New Zealand actor and stunt performer best known for his extensive collaborations with director Peter Jackson, most notably spanning across multiple film adaptations of Middle-earth. He has established himself as a "chameleon" actor capable of enduring hours of intense prosthetic makeup to play entirely distinct characters within the same franchise.
MovieMorning Hate
2024
as New Zealand Medical Corp
TVIcons Unearthed: Lord of The Rings
2024
as Self
MovieThe Ballad of Maddog Quinn
2022
as Captain lavey
TVThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
2022
as Vrath
MovieThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
2022
as Vrath / Additional Orcs
MovieKiller Sofa
2019
as Inspector Bob Gravy
MovieDie Like a Shark
2019
as Felix
MovieBlue Moon
2018
as Darren Cates
TVThe Shannara Chronicles
2016
as Dagda Mor
MovieThe Dead Room
2015
as Liam Andrews
MovieThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014
as Nori
MovieThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
as Nori
MovieThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012
as Nori
Tangiwai: A Love Story
2011
as Dick Brittenden
MovieRing*Con: The Kiwi Experience
2011
as Self
MovieThe Warrior's Way
2010
as Jacques
MovieTracker
2010
as Posse Soldier Barker
MovieHome by Christmas
2010
as Mart Preston
MovieDangerous Ride
2010
as Martin
MovieDistrict 9
2009
as James Hope - Police Officer
TVLegend of the Seeker
2008
as Shadrin
MovieSecond Hand Wedding
2008
as Waz
MovieKing Kong
2005
as Venture Crew
MovieFracture
2004
as Tony Dorio
MovieThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
as Featured Orc
MoviePerfect Strangers
2003
as Pete
MovieThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002
as Sharku / Snaga
MovieTongan Ninja
2002
as Bank Manager
MovieThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
as Ringwraith (uncredited)
Room Tone
2000
as Geoffrey
MovieReturn to Treasure Island
1996
as Joseph Savage
MovieChicken
1996
as Will Tilfer
TVXena: Warrior Princess
1995
as Ramius
Dirty Creature
1995
as Groom
TVHercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995
as Gnatius
MovieHeavenly Creatures
1994
as John / Nicholas
MovieThe Last Tattoo
1994
as Furlough Guard
A Little Death
1994
MovieAbsent Without Leave
1993
as Joe
MovieBraindead
1992
as Void
MovieChunuk Bair
1992
as Pvt. Fred South
Moviemonster & me
as The Boss (Voice)
