Jed Brophy

Acting

Jed Brophy

Born 29 October 1963 · Taihape, New Zealand · 63

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

Highlights

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003 · Film · Featured Orc
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001 · Film · Ringwraith (uncredited)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002 · Film · Sharku / Snaga
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey2012 · Film · Nori
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug2013 · Film · Nori
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies2014 · Film · Nori

Filmography

Movies

31 films

monster & me2025 · Film · The Boss (Voice)
Morning Hate2024 · Film · New Zealand Medical Corp
The Ballad of Maddog Quinn2022 · Film · Captain lavey
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening2022 · Film · Vrath / Additional Orcs
Killer Sofa2019 · Film · Inspector Bob Gravy
Die Like a Shark2019 · Film · Felix
Blue Moon2018 · Film · Darren Cates
The Dead Room2015 · Film · Liam Andrews
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies2014 · Film · Nori
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug2013 · Film · Nori
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey2012 · Film · Nori
The Warrior's Way2010 · Film · Jacques
Tracker2010 · Film · Posse Soldier Barker
Home by Christmas2010 · Film · Mart Preston
Dangerous Ride2010 · Film · Martin
District 92009 · Film · James Hope - Police Officer
Second Hand Wedding2008 · Film · Waz
King Kong2005 · Film · Venture Crew
Fracture2004 · Film · Tony Dorio
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003 · Film · Featured Orc
Perfect Strangers2003 · Film · Pete
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002 · Film · Sharku / Snaga
Tongan Ninja2002 · Film · Bank Manager
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001 · Film · Ringwraith (uncredited)
Return to Treasure Island1996 · Film · Joseph Savage
Chicken1996 · Film · Will Tilfer
Heavenly Creatures1994 · Film · John / Nicholas
The Last Tattoo1994 · Film · Furlough Guard
Absent Without Leave1993 · Film · Joe
Braindead1992 · Film · Void
Chunuk Bair1992 · Film · Pvt. Fred South

Filmography

Series

5 shows

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power2022 · Series · Vrath
The Shannara Chronicles2016 · Series · Dagda Mor
Legend of the Seeker2008 · Series · Shadrin
Xena: Warrior Princess1995 · Series · Ramius
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys1995 · Series · Gnatius