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Jarreth J. Merz

Actor

Jarreth J. Merz

Born May 1, 1970 in Zurich, Switzerland16 films

Jarreth J. Merz (born May 1, 1970) is a Swiss filmmaker and actor known for playing Simon of Cyrene in The Passion of the Christ (2004), as well as directing the award-winning documentary An African Election (2011).

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The Odyssey posterFirst watchThe Odyssey20268.0as LeodesOdysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods,…View film

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Filmography

16 films as actor
  1. TBAEXPIREDEzra
  2. 2026The OdysseyLeodes
  3. 2023DogmanWalter Stage Manager
  4. 2022The Royal NannyPrice
  5. 2019Zerbrochen - Ein Fall für Dr. AbelLars Moewig
  6. 2016Ben-HurFlorus
  7. 2016The Young MessiahEleazer's Father
  8. 2015Der HamsterDr. Färber
  9. 2013Problem of EvilAraqiel
  10. 2013The Haunting of HelenaRobert
  11. 2008Dark StreetsPale Man
  12. 2004The Passion of the ChristSimon of Cyrene
  13. 2002Taking SidesUS Soldier
  14. 2000Chill Out
  15. 1998Fake - Die FälschungErmittler
  16. 1997Propellerblume