Jed Brophy

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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.

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001 ⭐ 4.2
as Ringwraith (uncredited)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003 ⭐ 4.3
as Featured Orc
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002 ⭐ 4.2
as Sharku / Snaga
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2012 ⭐ 3.7
as Nori
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

2014 ⭐ 3.7
as Nori
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013 ⭐ 3.8
as Nori
District 9

District 9

2009 ⭐ 3.7
as James Hope - Police Officer
King Kong

King Kong

2005 ⭐ 3.5
as Venture Crew
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

2022 ⭐ 3.6
as Tavern Orc
Braindead

Braindead

1992 ⭐ 3.7
as Void
Xena: Warrior Princess

Xena: Warrior Princess

1995 ⭐ 3.8
as Ramius
Heavenly Creatures

Heavenly Creatures

1994 ⭐ 3.5
as John / Nicholas
The Shannara Chronicles

The Shannara Chronicles

2016 ⭐ 3.5
as Dagda Mor
The Warrior's Way

The Warrior's Way

2010 ⭐ 3.3
as Jacques
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

1995 ⭐ 3.5
as Gnatius
Legend of the Seeker

Legend of the Seeker

2008 ⭐ 3.7
as Shadrin
The Dead Room

The Dead Room

2015 ⭐ 2.5
as Liam Andrews
Killer Sofa

Killer Sofa

2019 ⭐ 2.3
as Inspector Bob Gravy
Tracker

Tracker

2010 ⭐ 3.2
as Posse Soldier Barker
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening

2022 ⭐ 3.7
as Vrath / Additional Orcs
Perfect Strangers

Perfect Strangers

2003 ⭐ 2.3
as Pete
Tongan Ninja

Tongan Ninja

2002 ⭐ 2.8
as Bank Manager
The Last Tattoo

The Last Tattoo

1994 ⭐ 2.8
as Furlough Guard
The Ballad of Maddog Quinn

The Ballad of Maddog Quinn

2022 ⭐ 3.3
as Captain lavey
Fracture

Fracture

2004 ⭐ 3.6
as Tony Dorio
Second Hand Wedding

Second Hand Wedding

2008 ⭐ 3.0
as Waz
Chunuk Bair

Chunuk Bair

1992 ⭐ 3.4
as Pvt. Fred South
Home by Christmas

Home by Christmas

2010 ⭐ 1.9
as Mart Preston
Chicken

Chicken

1996 ⭐ 2.9
as Will Tilfer
Icons Unearthed: Lord of The Rings

Icons Unearthed: Lord of The Rings

2024 ⭐ 3.5
as Self