Jed Brophy
Acting·October 29, 1963 — 62 years old·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.
Known For
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001·8.4
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003·8.5
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002·8.4
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012·7.4
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014·7.3
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013·7.6
District 9
2009·7.5
King Kong
2005·6.9
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
2022·7.2
Braindead
1992·7.4
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995·7.6
Heavenly Creatures
1994·7.0
Filmography · 42
—monster & meThe Boss (Voice)2024Morning HateNew Zealand Medical Corp2024Icons Unearthed: Lord of The RingsTVSelf2022The Ballad of Maddog QuinnCaptain lavey2022The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerTVVrath · Orc · Hunter Orc · Tavern Orc2022The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan ScreeningVrath / Additional Orcs2019Killer SofaInspector Bob Gravy2019Die Like a SharkFelix2018Blue MoonDarren Cates2016The Shannara ChroniclesTVDagda Mor2015The Dead RoomLiam Andrews2014The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesNori2013The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugNori2012The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyNori2011Tangiwai: A Love StoryDick Brittenden2011Ring*Con: The Kiwi ExperienceSelf2010The Warrior's WayJacques2010TrackerPosse Soldier Barker2010Home by ChristmasMart Preston2010Dangerous RideMartin2009District 9James Hope - Police Officer2008Legend of the SeekerTVShadrin2008Second Hand WeddingWaz2005King KongVenture Crew2004FractureTony Dorio2003The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingFeatured Orc2003Perfect StrangersPete2002The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersSharku / Snaga2002Tongan NinjaBank Manager2001The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingRingwraith (uncredited)2000Room ToneGeoffrey1996Return to Treasure IslandJoseph Savage1996ChickenWill Tilfer1995Xena: Warrior PrincessTVRamius1995Dirty CreatureGroom1995Hercules: The Legendary JourneysTVGnatius1994Heavenly CreaturesJohn / Nicholas1994The Last TattooFurlough Guard1994A Little Death1993Absent Without LeaveJoe1992BraindeadVoid1992Chunuk BairPvt. Fred South