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 Convert (2024) — AkatarewaOccupation: Rainfall (2020) — Garry the AlienPearl in Paradise (2018) — AkamuThe Dead Lands (2014) — The WarriorThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) — BolgFundamental (2012) — J.T.The Ferryman (2007) — SnakeThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) — Witchking / GothmogDie Another Day (2002) — Mr. KilThe Maori Merchant of Venice (2002) — Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) — LurtzThe Price of Milk (2001) — NephewCrooked Earth (2001) — Kahu BastionWhat Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) — GruntYoung Hercules (1998) — RoadieXena: Warrior Princess (1995) — Maecenus · Barbarian LeaderRapa Nui (1994) — Atta