Jed Brophy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jed Brophy
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Brophy in April 2015
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| Born | 29 October 1963 Taihape, New Zealand
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1991–present |
Jed Brophy is an actor from New Zealand. He was born on October 29, 1963. He is well-known for his roles in many films by director Peter Jackson. These include Braindead, Heavenly Creatures, and the famous The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. He also appeared in King Kong. Later, Jed Brophy played the dwarf character Nori in The Hobbit movies.
About Jed Brophy
Jed Brophy was born in a town called Taihape in New Zealand in 1963. He grew up in a place called Mataroa. He went to Mataroa Primary School and then to Palmerston North Boys' High School.
He studied acting at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School. He finished his studies in 1987 with a special diploma in acting. Jed started acting in plays in Wellington during the 1980s. He became very famous for his part in a play called Skin Tight by Gary Henderson. He performed this play hundreds of times on many tours. When the play was shown at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1998, it won a special award called the Scotsman Fringe First Award.
Jed Brophy's first role on screen was in 1988. It was in a movie called Small War on the Edge of Town. This movie was made by the National Film Unit. He has worked on many movies and TV shows with director Peter Jackson. He also worked with Weta, a company that creates amazing digital effects for films.
Awards and Recognition
Jed Brophy has won or been nominated for several awards for his acting:
- Nokia New Zealand Film Awards (2001): He was nominated for Best Performance in a Short Film for his role in Room Tone.
- Drifting Clouds Short Film Festival New Zealand (2000): He won the Best Actor award for his work in Group Therapy.
- Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards (2009): He won Best Actor for his role in the play The Blackening by Paul Rothwell.
Film and TV Roles
Jed Brophy has acted in many films and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | Braindead | Void | His first time working with Peter Jackson. |
| 1994 | Heavenly Creatures | John/Nicholas | Also directed by Peter Jackson. |
| 2001 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Nazgûl | Directed by Peter Jackson. |
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Sharku/Snaga, Orc Warg Rider | Directed by Peter Jackson. |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Ork | Directed by Peter Jackson. |
| 2005 | King Kong | Venture Crew #1 | Directed by Peter Jackson. |
| 2009 | District 9 | Police Officer James Hope | |
| 2012 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | Nori | Directed by Peter Jackson. |
| 2013 | The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | Nori | Directed by Peter Jackson. |
| 2014 | The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies | Nori | Directed by Peter Jackson. |
| 2015 | The Shannara Chronicles | The Dagda Mor | TV series based on popular books. |
| 2019 | Killer Sofa | Bob Gravy | |
| 2022 | The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | Tavern Orc / Hunter Orc / Orc / Vrath | TV series. |
See also
In Spanish: Jed Brophy para niños
