I’m Jed Brophy, a dynamic and versatile actor with a career spanning four decades and more than 150 productions across film, television, and theatre. I’ve embraced dramatic roles, creature performances, and stunt work with a commitment to authenticity, whether in front of a camera or in motion-capture and prosthetics. My long-standing collaboration with Peter Jackson has shaped my journey—from Braindead (1992) where I played the zombie Void to Heavenly Creatures, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit trilogy, and The Rings of Power—allowing me to inhabit a wide array of characters and worlds. I relish the craft, the challenge, and the fans who’ve joined me along the way, and I’m grateful for every opportunity to tell immersive stories that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Jed Brophy

I’m Jed Brophy, a dynamic and versatile actor with a career spanning four decades and more than 150 productions across film, television, and theatre. I’ve embraced dramatic roles, creature performances, and stunt work with a commitment to authenticity, whether in front of a camera or in motion-capture and prosthetics. My long-standing collaboration with Peter Jackson has shaped my journey—from Braindead (1992) where I played the zombie Void to Heavenly Creatures, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit trilogy, and The Rings of Power—allowing me to inhabit a wide array of characters and worlds. I relish the craft, the challenge, and the fans who’ve joined me along the way, and I’m grateful for every opportunity to tell immersive stories that resonate with audiences worldwide.

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I’m Jed Brophy, a dynamic and versatile actor with a career spanning four decades and more than 150 productions across film, television, and theatre. I’ve embraced dramatic roles, creature performances, and stunt work with a commitment to authenticity, whether in front of a camera or in motion-capture and prosthetics. My long-standing collaboration with Peter Jackson has shaped my journey—from Braindead (1992) where I played the zombie Void to Heavenly Creatures, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit trilogy, and The Rings of Power—allowing me to inhabit a wide array of characters and worlds. I relish the craft, the challenge, and the fans who’ve joined me along the way, and I’m grateful for every opportunity to tell immersive stories that resonate with audiences worldwide.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Actor at Braindead (1992)
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992
Played the zombie Void in Peter Jackson's cult horror-comedy Braindead, marking the start of a long-running collaboration with Jackson.
Actor at Heavenly Creatures
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Supporting role in Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures, continuing the early collaboration with Jackson.
Actor at The Lord of the Rings trilogy
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Portrayed multiple roles across the trilogy, including Nazgûl, Snaga, Sharku, an elf, a Rohan captain, and other characters; involved in extensive prosthetics and motion capture.
Actor at The Hobbit trilogy
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Starring as Nori the dwarf, with notable motion-capture and prosthetic work across the trilogy.
Actor at The Adventures of Tintin
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Worked alongside Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg on the 2011 adaptation.
Stage Actor / Co-Producer at Skin Tight (Gary Henderson's play)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Acted in Skin Tight as Tom and served as a co-producer; the production received the Scotsman Fringe First Award.
Movement Coach at Disney — Pete’s Dragon
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Trained Oakes Fegley and helped embody Pete's wild, free-spirited nature through movement coaching (2016).
Movement Designer / Movement Coach at M3GAN
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Shaped M3GAN's distinctive movements and choreographed the viral dance sequence.
Presenter / Movement Coach at iFIT — The Great Walks of New Zealand
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Filmed a series for iFIT (2020) with co-star Graham McTavish, highlighting movement and fitness.
Actor at Fracture
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Appeared in the film Fracture (2004) as part of an international cast.
Actor at The Warrior’s Way
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Appeared in The Warrior’s Way (2010), expanding his filmography beyond Hobbits and fantasy.
Actor at The Rings of Power
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Voiced and portrayed Vrath in Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Education

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Qualifications

Scotsman Fringe First Award
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Best Actor, Drifting Clouds Short Film Festival (Group Therapy)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
New Zealand Film Award nomination (Room Tone)
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Chapman Tripp Theatre Award – Best Actor
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other