8.5
Movie
Acting
Jed Brophy
- Born
- (age 62)
- Birthplace
- Taihape, New Zealand
- Credits
- 43 titles
Biography
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.5
Movie
8.4
Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
7.4
Movie
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
7.3
Movie
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
7.6
Movie
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
7.5
Movie
District 9
6.9
Movie
King Kong
7.2
TV
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
7.4
Movie
Braindead
7.5
TV
Xena: Warrior Princess
7.0
Movie
Heavenly Creatures
7.0
TV
The Shannara Chronicles
6.6
Movie
The Warrior's Way
6.9
TV
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
7.4
TV
Legend of the Seeker
5.0
Movie
The Dead Room
4.6
Movie
Killer Sofa
6.4
Movie
Tracker
Acting credits 43
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | The Dog Show Film | Carl |
| 2025 | monster & me Film | The Boss (Voice) |
| 2024 | Morning Hate Film | New Zealand Medical Corp |
| 2024 | Icons Unearthed: Lord of The Rings TV | Self (6 ep) |
| 2022 | The Ballad of Maddog Quinn Film | Captain lavey |
| 2022 | The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power TV | Vrath, Orc, Hunter Orc, Tavern Orc (2 ep) |
| 2022 | The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening Film | Vrath / Additional Orcs |
| 2019 | Killer Sofa Film | Inspector Bob Gravy |
| 2019 | Die Like a Shark Film | Felix |
| 2018 | Blue Moon Film | Darren Cates |
| 2016 | The Shannara Chronicles TV | Dagda Mor (8 ep) |
| 2015 | The Dead Room Film | Liam Andrews |
| 2014 | The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Film | Nori |
| 2013 | The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Film | Nori |
| 2012 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Film | Nori |
| 2011 | Tangiwai: A Love Story Film | Dick Brittenden |
| 2011 | Ring*Con: The Kiwi Experience Film | Self |
| 2010 | The Warrior's Way Film | Jacques |
| 2010 | Tracker Film | Posse Soldier Barker |
| 2010 | Home by Christmas Film | Mart Preston |
| 2010 | Dangerous Ride Film | Martin |
| 2009 | District 9 Film | James Hope - Police Officer |
| 2008 | Legend of the Seeker TV | Shadrin (2 ep) |
| 2008 | Second Hand Wedding Film | Waz |
| 2005 | King Kong Film | Venture Crew |
| 2004 | Fracture Film | Tony Dorio |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Film | Featured Orc |
| 2003 | Perfect Strangers Film | Pete |
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Film | Sharku / Snaga |
| 2002 | Tongan Ninja Film | Bank Manager |
| 2001 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Film | Ringwraith (uncredited) |
| 2000 | Room Tone Film | Geoffrey |
| 1996 | Return to Treasure Island Film | Joseph Savage |
| 1996 | Chicken Film | Will Tilfer |
| 1995 | Xena: Warrior Princess TV | Ramius (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Dirty Creature Film | Groom |
| 1995 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys TV | Gnatius (1 ep) |
| 1994 | Heavenly Creatures Film | John / Nicholas |
| 1994 | The Last Tattoo Film | Furlough Guard |
| 1994 | A Little Death Film | |
| 1993 | Absent Without Leave Film | Joe |
| 1992 | Braindead Film | Void |
| 1992 | Chunuk Bair Film | Pvt. Fred South |