Jed Brophy
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.
Filmography
monster & me
2025
as The Boss (Voice)
Morning Hate
2024
as New Zealand Medical Corp
The Ballad of Maddog Quinn
2022
as Captain lavey
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
2022
as Vrath / Additional Orcs
Killer Sofa
2019
as Inspector Bob Gravy
Die Like a Shark
2019
as Felix
Blue Moon
2018
as Darren Cates
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
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Tangiwai: A Love Story
2011
as Dick Brittenden
Ring*Con: The Kiwi Experience
2011
as Self
The Warrior's Way
2010
as Jacques
Tracker
2010
as Posse Soldier Barker
Home by Christmas
2010
as Mart Preston
Dangerous Ride
2010
as Martin
District 9
2009
as James Hope - Police Officer
Second Hand Wedding
2008
as Waz
King Kong
2005
as Venture Crew
Fracture
2004
as Tony Dorio
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
as Featured Orc
Perfect Strangers
2003
as Pete
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002
as Sharku / Snaga