Acting
Lawrence Makoare
Acting · Born 1968-03-20 · Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
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.
Credits · 19
FilmForgive Us All
2025 · Brooks
FilmThe Convert
2024 · Akatarewa
FilmOccupation: Rainfall
2020 · Garry the Alien
FilmPearl in Paradise
2018 · Akamu
FilmThe Dead Lands
2014 · The Warrior
FilmThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013 · Bolg
FilmThe Ferryman
2007 · Snake
FilmThe Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2006 · Self
FilmThe Making of 'The Return of the King'
2006 · Self
FilmThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 · Witchking / Gothmog
FilmDie Another Day
2002 · Mr. Kil
FilmThe Maori Merchant of Venice
2002 · Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
FilmThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001 · Lurtz
FilmCrooked Earth
2001 · Kahu Bastion
FilmThe Price of Milk
2001 · Nephew
FilmWhat Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
1999 · Grunt
Young Hercules
1998 · Roadie
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995 · Barbarian Leader
FilmRapa Nui
1994 · Atta