Lawrence Makoare

Profile

Lawrence Makoare

Acting

Born 1968-03-20

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Baston 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 across movies and TV

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003 · Witchking / Gothmog

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001 · Lurtz

Die Another Day

Die Another Day

2002 · Mr. Kil

Crooked Earth

Crooked Earth

2001 · Kahu Bastion

The Convert

The Convert

2024 · Akatarewa

The Ferryman

The Ferryman

2007 · Snake

Fundamental

Fundamental

2012 · J.T.

The Dead Lands

The Dead Lands

2014 · The Warrior

The Maori Merchant of Venice

The Maori Merchant of Venice

2002 · Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

1999 · Grunt

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013 · Bolg

The Price of Milk

The Price of Milk

2000 · Nephew

Rapa Nui

Rapa Nui

1994 · Atta

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

2002 · Self

Occupation: Rainfall

Occupation: Rainfall

2020 · Garry the Alien

The Making of 'The Return of the King'

The Making of 'The Return of the King'

2004 · Self

Forgive Us All

Forgive Us All

2025 · Brooks

Pearl in Paradise

Pearl in Paradise

2018 · Akamu

Xena: Warrior Princess

Xena: Warrior Princess

1995 · Barbarian Leader

Xena: Warrior Princess

Xena: Warrior Princess

1995 · Maecenus

Young Hercules

Young Hercules

1998 · Roadie