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)