
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.

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.