Back to peopleJarreth J. MerzKnown forActingAge56 yearsPlace of birthZurich, SwitzerlandBiographyLife and careerJarreth 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).Filmography6 filmsAll6Acting6The Odyssey2026as LeodesDogman2023as Walter Stage ManagerThe Royal Nanny2022as PriceBen-Hur2016as FlorusThe Young Messiah2016as Eleazer's FatherThe Passion of the Christ2004as Simon of Cyrene
