Lawrence Makoare

Known for: Acting
Born: March 20, 1968
Birthplace: 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.

Filmography

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Forgive Us All 2025
as Brooks
The Convert 2024
as Akatarewa
Occupation: Rainfall 2020
as Garry the Alien
Pearl in Paradise 2018
as Akamu
The Dead Lands 2014
as The Warrior
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 2013
as Bolg
Fundamental
Fundamental 2012
as J.T.
The Ferryman 2007
as Snake
The Making of The Return of the King 2006
as Self
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring 2006
as Self
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2003
as Witchking / Gothmog
Die Another Day 2002
as Mr. Kil
The Maori Merchant of Venice 2002
as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 2001
as Lurtz
Crooked Earth 2001
as Kahu Bastion
The Price of Milk 2001
as Nephew
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? 1999
as Grunt
Rapa Nui 1994
as Atta

Credits from TMDB.