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.
2025monster & meMovieas The Boss (Voice)
2024Morning HateMovieas New Zealand Medical Corp
2024Icons Unearthed: Lord of The RingsTV showas Self · 6 episodes
2022The Ballad of Maddog QuinnMovieas Captain lavey2022The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerTV showas Vrath · as Orc · as Hunter Orc · as Tavern Orc · 2 episodes2022The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan ScreeningMovieas Vrath / Additional Orcs2019Killer SofaMovieas Inspector Bob Gravy
2019Die Like a SharkMovieas Felix
2018Blue MoonMovieas Darren Cates2016The Shannara ChroniclesTV showas Dagda Mor · 8 episodes2015The Dead RoomMovieas Liam Andrews2014The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesMovieas Nori2013The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugMovieas Nori2012The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyMovieas Nori
2011Ring*Con: The Kiwi ExperienceMovieas Self2010The Warrior's WayMovieas Jacques2010TrackerMovieas Posse Soldier Barker
2010Home by ChristmasMovieas Mart Preston
2010Dangerous RideMovieas Martin2009District 9Movieas James Hope - Police Officer2008Legend of the SeekerTV showas Shadrin · 2 episodes
2008Second Hand WeddingMovieas Waz2005King KongMovieas Venture Crew
2004FractureMovieas Tony Dorio2003The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingMovieas Featured Orc
2003The Two Towers: Weta workshopMovieas Self
2003Perfect StrangersMovieas Pete2002The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersMovieas Sharku / Snaga
2002Tongan NinjaMovieas Bank Manager2001The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingMovieas Ringwraith (uncredited)
1996Return to Treasure IslandMovieas Joseph Savage
1996ChickenMovieas Will Tilfer1995Xena: Warrior PrincessTV showas Ramius · 1 episodes1995Hercules: The Legendary JourneysTV showas Gnatius · 1 episodes1994Heavenly CreaturesMovieas John / Nicholas
1994The Last TattooMovieas Furlough Guard
1993Absent Without LeaveMovieas Joe1992BraindeadMovieas Void
1992Chunuk BairMovieas Pvt. Fred South