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