Jed Brophy
Biography
Jed Brophy is a New Zealand actor and stunt performer born on October 29, 1963, in Taihape, New Zealand. He is known for his extensive collaborations with director Peter Jackson and for playing the dwarf Nori in the Hobbit films. His career encompasses 42 known acting credits. Outside of his primary name, he is also known as Джед Брофи. Brophy has established a reputation for his versatility as an actor, frequently undergoing hours of intense prosthetic makeup to portray distinct characters within the same franchise. His work spans both film and television productions, documented across multiple international entertainment databases.
Career overview
Jed Brophy is a New Zealand actor and stunt performer born on October 29, 1963, in Taihape, New Zealand. He is recognized for his extensive collaborations with director Peter Jackson and for his work across multiple film adaptations of Middle-earth. Known as a versatile performer capable of enduring hours of intense prosthetic makeup to play distinct characters within the same franchise, Brophy has built a substantial career in both film and television.
His acting credits span numerous projects, with a known total of forty-two known credits listed on his filmography. Among his specific roles in major fantasy cinema, he appears as the dwarf Nori in The Hobbit films. Throughout his career, Brophy has established himself through his contributions to genre filmmaking and his ability to transform under heavy prosthetic work for distinct character portrayals.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- monster & me (2025) as The Boss (Voice)
- Icons Unearthed: Lord of The Rings (2024) as Self
- Morning Hate (2024) as New Zealand Medical Corp
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) as Vrath
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) as Orc
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) as Hunter Orc
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) as Tavern Orc
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening (2022) as Vrath / Additional Orcs
- The Ballad of Maddog Quinn (2022) as Captain lavey
- The Hobbit - M4 Book Edit (2021) as Nori
- Killer Sofa (2019) as Inspector Bob Gravy
- Die Like a Shark (2019) as Felix
- Blue Moon (2018) as Darren Cates
- The Shannara Chronicles (2016) as Dagda Mor
- 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
- 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
- Legend of the Seeker (2008) as Shadrin
- 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
- Tongan Ninja (2002) as Bank Manager
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) as Ringwraith (uncredited)
- Room Tone (2000) as Geoffrey
- Chicken (1996) as Will Tilfer
- Return to Treasure Island (1996) as Joseph Savage
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Ramius
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Gnatius
- Dirty Creature (1995) as Groom
- Heavenly Creatures (1994) as John / Nicholas
- The Last Tattoo (1994) as Furlough Guard
- A Little Death (1994)
- Absent Without Leave (1993) as Joe
- Braindead (1992) as Void
- Chunuk Bair (1992) as Pvt. Fred South
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jed Brophy best known for?
Jed Brophy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022), The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022), The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022), The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022).
When and where was Jed Brophy born?
Jed Brophy was born on October 29, 1963 in Taihape, New Zealand.
How many credits does Jed Brophy have?
Jed Brophy has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2025.
What is Jed Brophy's background in cinema and television?
Jed Brophy is a New Zealand actor and stunt performer born on October 29, 1963, in Taihape, New Zealand. He is known for his extensive collaborations with director Peter Jackson and for playing the dwarf Nori in the Hobbit films. His career encompasses 42 known acting credits. Outside of his primary name, he is also kn...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) as Featured Orc — aged about 39
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) as Sharku / Snaga — aged about 38
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) as Ringwraith (uncredited) — aged about 37
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) as Nori — aged about 49
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Ramius — aged about 31
- District 9 (2009) as James Hope - Police Officer — aged about 45
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