Lawrence Makoare
Known for ActingBorn 1968-03-20Baston 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.
Known for
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 · as Witchking / Gothmog
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001 · as Lurtz
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013 · as Bolg
Die Another Day
2002 · as Mr. Kil
Occupation: Rainfall
2020 · as Garry the Alien
The Convert
2024 · as Akatarewa
Forgive Us All
2025 · as Brooks
Rapa Nui
1994 · as Atta
The Dead Lands
2014 · as The Warrior
The Ferryman
2007 · as Snake
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2002 · as Self
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
2004 · as Self
Crooked Earth
2001 · as Kahu Bastion
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
1999 · as Grunt
Pearl in Paradise
2018 · as Akamu
The Price of Milk
2001 · as Nephew
The Maori Merchant of Venice
2002 · as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
Fundamental
2012 · as J.T.