Jarreth J. Merz
Actor · Director · Producer
Born May 1, 1970 · Zurich, Switzerland
Active 1994–present
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).
Filmography
The Odyssey (2026) — LeodesLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) — Haroun AbbasThe Passion of the Christ (2004) — Simon of CyreneTitans (2018) — The AcolyteHomeland (2011) — HajikDogman (2023) — Walter Stage ManagerER (1994) — CharlesMacGyver (2016) — Eric WexlerSIX (2017) — Emir Hatim Al-MuttaqiBen-Hur (2016) — FlorusFBI: International (2021) — Commander BeaumontThe Unit (2006) — Momed SalahWhiskey Cavalier (2019) — Henri GriffinThe Young Messiah (2016) — Eleazer's FatherInfiniti (2022) — Arwel MasonThe Haunting of Helena (2013) — RobertThe Royal Nanny (2022) — PriceTaking Sides (2002) — US SoldierAn African Election (2011) — Director · ProducerDer Hamster (2015) — Dr. FärberProblem of Evil (2013) — AraqielPropellerblume (1997)Fake - Die Fälschung (1998) — ErmittlerChill Out (2000)