Lawrence Makoare
Acting • Born 1968-03-20
Acting1Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
Biography
Lawrence Makoare (born 20 March 1968) is a New Zealand Māori actor. He is most known for his roles in The Lord of the Rings film series as several prominent antagonists, including Lurtz the Uruk-Hai and the Witch-King of Angmar.
Filmography
21 credits
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Movie • 2001
Lurtz
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Movie • 2003
Witchking / Gothmog
Die Another Day
Movie • 2002
Mr. Kil
Crooked Earth
Movie • 2001
Kahu Bastion
The Convert
Movie • 2024
Akatarewa
The Ferryman
Movie • 2007
Snake
Fundamental
Movie • 2012
J.T.
The Dead Lands
Movie • 2014
The Warrior
The Maori Merchant of Venice
Movie • 2002
Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
Movie • 1999
Grunt
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Movie • 2013
Bolg
The Price of Milk
Movie • 2000
Nephew
Rapa Nui
Movie • 1994
Atta
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
Movie • 2002
Self
Occupation: Rainfall
Movie • 2020
Garry the Alien
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
Movie • 2004
Self
Forgive Us All
Movie • 2025
Brooks
Pearl in Paradise
Movie • 2018
Akamu
Xena: Warrior Princess
TV • 1995
Barbarian Leader
Xena: Warrior Princess
TV • 1995
Maecenus
Young Hercules
TV • 1998
Roadie