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