Jed Brophy

Jed Brophy

Acting

Born October 29, 1963 (age 62)

Taihape, New Zealand

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.

Filmography

monster & me
Movie
monster & me2025 · The Boss (Voice)
Morning Hate
Movie
Morning Hate2024 · New Zealand Medical Corp
Icons Unearthed: Lord of The Rings
Series
Icons Unearthed: Lord of The Rings2024 · Self
The Ballad of Maddog Quinn
Movie
The Ballad of Maddog Quinn2022 · Captain lavey
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Series
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power2022 · Vrath
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening2022 · Vrath / Additional Orcs
Killer Sofa
Movie
Killer Sofa2019 · Inspector Bob Gravy
Die Like a Shark
Movie
Die Like a Shark2019 · Felix
Blue Moon
★ 7.4Movie
Blue Moon2018 · Darren Cates
The Shannara Chronicles
Series
The Shannara Chronicles2016 · Dagda Mor
The Dead Room
Movie
The Dead Room2015 · Liam Andrews
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Movie
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies2014 · Nori
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Movie
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug2013 · Nori
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Movie
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey2012 · Nori
Tangiwai: A Love Story
Movie
Tangiwai: A Love Story2011 · Dick Brittenden
Ring*Con: The Kiwi Experience
Movie
Ring*Con: The Kiwi Experience2011 · Self
The King 2 Hearts
Series
The King 2 Hearts2010 · Jacques
Tracker
Movie
Tracker2010 · Posse Soldier Barker
Home by Christmas
Movie
Home by Christmas2010 · Mart Preston
Dangerous Ride
Movie
Dangerous Ride2010 · Martin
District 9
Movie
District 92009 · James Hope - Police Officer
Legend of the Seeker
Series
Legend of the Seeker2008 · Shadrin
Second Hand Wedding
Movie
Second Hand Wedding2008 · Waz
King Kong
Movie
King Kong2005 · Venture Crew
Fracture
Movie
Fracture2004 · Tony Dorio
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003 · Featured Orc
Rosa Roth
Series
Rosa Roth2003 · Pete
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002 · Sharku / Snaga
Tongan Ninja
Movie
Tongan Ninja2002 · Bank Manager
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001 · Ringwraith (uncredited)
Room Tone
Movie
Room Tone2000 · Geoffrey
Return to Treasure Island
★ 6.3Movie
Return to Treasure Island1996 · Joseph Savage
Chicken
Movie
Chicken1996 · Will Tilfer
Xena: Warrior Princess
Series
Xena: Warrior Princess1995 · Ramius
Dirty Creature
Movie
Dirty Creature1995 · Groom
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Series
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys1995 · Gnatius
The XYY Man
Series
The XYY Man1994 · John / Nicholas
The Last Tattoo
Movie
The Last Tattoo1994 · Furlough Guard
A Little Death
Movie
A Little Death1994
Absent Without Leave
Movie
Absent Without Leave1993 · Joe