Lawrence Makoare
Actor
Born Mar 20, 1968 · Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
Active 1994–present
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
Forgive Us All (2025) — BrooksThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) — Witchking / GothmogThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) — LurtzThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) — BolgXena: Warrior Princess (1995) — Maecenus · Barbarian LeaderDie Another Day (2002) — Mr. KilOccupation: Rainfall (2020) — Garry the AlienRapa Nui (1994) — AttaThe Convert (2024) — AkatarewaThe Dead Lands (2014) — The WarriorWhat Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) — GruntPearl in Paradise (2018) — AkamuYoung Hercules (1998) — RoadieThe Maori Merchant of Venice (2002) — Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)The Price of Milk (2001) — NephewCrooked Earth (2001) — Kahu BastionThe Ferryman (2007) — SnakeFundamental (2012) — J.T.