Jed Brophy
Known for
Jed Brophy has spent most of a working life as a New Zealand actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. Very few actors keep finding work for 34 years. The film 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' is another title that gets mentioned. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry.
Jed Brophy
31 Movies
5 Series
Jed Brophy has spent most of a working life as a New Zealand actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. Very few actors keep finding work for 34 years. The film 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' is another title that gets mentioned. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry.
Movies
Plays Nori
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014
Plays Featured Orc
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
Plays Sharku / Snaga
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002
Plays Nori
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012
Plays Nori
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
Plays Venture Crew
King Kong
2005
Plays James Hope - Police Officer
District 9
2009
Plays Void
Braindead
1992
Plays Jacques
The Warrior's Way
2010
Plays John / Nicholas
Heavenly Creatures
1994
Plays The Boss (Voice)
monster & me
2025
Plays Inspector Bob Gravy
Killer Sofa
2019
Plays Posse Soldier Barker
Tracker
2010
Plays Liam Andrews
The Dead Room
2015
Plays Vrath / Additional Orcs
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
2022
Plays Pete
Perfect Strangers
2003
Plays Waz
Second Hand Wedding
2008
Plays Pvt. Fred South
Chunuk Bair
1992
Plays Furlough Guard
The Last Tattoo
1994
Plays Tony Dorio
Fracture
2004
Plays Bank Manager
Tongan Ninja
2002
Plays Will Tilfer
Chicken
1996
Plays Mart Preston
Home by Christmas
2010
Plays Captain lavey
The Ballad of Maddog Quinn
2022
Latest Trailers
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The Dog Show
Full Filmography
monster & me
The Boss (Voice)
2025
Film
Morning Hate
New Zealand Medical Corp
2024
Film
The Ballad of Maddog Quinn
Captain lavey
2022
Film
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Vrath · 5 episodes
2022–
TV
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
Vrath / Additional Orcs
2022
Film
Killer Sofa
Inspector Bob Gravy
2019
Film
Die Like a Shark
Felix
2019
Film
Blue Moon
Darren Cates
2018
Film
The Shannara Chronicles
Dagda Mor · 8 episodes
2016–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jed Brophy and where are they from?
Jed Brophy is 62 years old, born on October 29, 1963 in Taihape, New Zealand.
What are the most famous roles of Jed Brophy?
Jed Brophy is best known for roles in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
How many movies has Jed Brophy been in?
Over a 34-year career (since 1992), Jed Brophy has appeared in 31 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Jed Brophy's first movie?
The career of Jed Brophy began with Chunuk Bair (1992).
What is Jed Brophy's most recent movie or series?
Jed Brophy's most recent release is monster & me, which premiered on October 11, 2025.
What TV shows has Jed Brophy appeared in?
On television, Jed Brophy has appeared in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Xena: Warrior Princess, The Shannara Chronicles, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.
Does Jed Brophy have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Jed Brophy's upcoming work includes: The Dog Show (2027).
Jed Brophy
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.