Jarl Benzon (born September 22, 1976) is a Danish-born New Zealand actor who played various characters in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, including an Elf, an Uruk-hai, a Rohan Soldier, a Rohan Stable Boy, a Gondorian, a Ranger, an Orc, and a Wildman. He also worked as a stand-in for Legolas in or out of costume for the trilogy.
Filmography[]
Film[]
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) - stand-in for Legolas, Last Alliance Elf (uncredited), and Wandering Company Elf (uncredited)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) - stand-in for Legolas, Elf Warrior (uncredited), Rohan Stable Boy (uncredited), Uruk-hai (uncredited), and Wildman (uncredited)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) - stand-in for Legolas, Coronation Elf (uncredited), and Rivendell Elf (uncredited)
- King Kong (2005) - New Yorker (uncredited)
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) - greens
Documentary[]
- Ring*Con 2004 - 2004 - Himself
- RingCon 2009 - 2009 - Himself
Behind the scenes[]
- Jarl had also worked with Peter Jackson in King Kong and the first film of The Hobbit trilogy.
- Jarl is the older brother of Jørn Benzon.