Person

Jed Brophy

Acting · Born 1963-10-29 · 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.

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  The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

  Vrath

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  The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

  Ringwraith (uncredited)

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  Xena: Warrior Princess

  Ramius

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  The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

  Featured Orc

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  The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

  Sharku / Snaga

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  Legend of the Seeker

  Shadrin

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  The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

  Nori

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  The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

  Nori

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  King Kong

  Venture Crew

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  Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

  Gnatius

• 2024Morning HateNew Zealand Medical Corp
• 2024Icons Unearthed: Lord of The RingsSelf
• 2022The Ballad of Maddog QuinnCaptain lavey
• 2022The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerVrath
• 2022The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan ScreeningVrath / Additional Orcs
• 2019Killer SofaInspector Bob Gravy
• 2019Die Like a SharkFelix
• 2018Blue MoonDarren Cates
• 2016The Shannara ChroniclesDagda Mor
• 2015The Dead RoomLiam Andrews
• 2014The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesNori
• 2013The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugNori
• 2012The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyNori
• 2011Tangiwai: A Love StoryDick Brittenden
• 2011Ring*Con: The Kiwi ExperienceSelf
• 2010The Warrior's WayJacques
• 2010TrackerPosse Soldier Barker
• 2010Home by ChristmasMart Preston
• 2010Dangerous RideMartin
• 2009District 9James Hope - Police Officer
• 2008Legend of the SeekerShadrin
• 2008Second Hand WeddingWaz
• 2005King KongVenture Crew
• 2004FractureTony Dorio
• 2003The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingFeatured Orc
• 2003Perfect StrangersPete
• 2002The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersSharku / Snaga
• 2002Tongan NinjaBank Manager
• 2001The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingRingwraith (uncredited)
• 2000Room ToneGeoffrey
• 1996Return to Treasure IslandJoseph Savage
• 1996ChickenWill Tilfer
• 1995Xena: Warrior PrincessRamius
• 1995Dirty CreatureGroom
• 1995Hercules: The Legendary JourneysGnatius
• 1994Heavenly CreaturesJohn / Nicholas
• 1994The Last TattooFurlough Guard
• 1994A Little Death
• 1993Absent Without LeaveJoe
• 1992BraindeadVoid
• 1992Chunuk BairPvt. Fred South
• —monster & meThe Boss (Voice)