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.

Jed Brophy

Acting Born October 29, 1963 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.

Known For

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Vrath

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Orc

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Hunter Orc

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Tavern Orc

Xena: Warrior Princess

Ramius

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Ringwraith (uncredited)

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Featured Orc

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Nori

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Sharku / Snaga

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Nori

Legend of the Seeker

Shadrin

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Nori