Biography
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.
Lawrence Makoare
Acting
Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
Born
Movies
Forgive Us All· 2025
Brooks
The Convert· 2024
Akatarewa
Occupation: Rainfall· 2020
Garry the Alien
Pearl in Paradise· 2018
Akamu
The Dead Lands· 2014
The Warrior
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug· 2013
Bolg
Fundamental· 2012
J.T.
The Ferryman· 2007
Snake
The Making of 'The Return of the King'· 2004
Self
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King· 2003
Witchking / Gothmog
Die Another Day· 2002
Mr. Kil
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'· 2002
Self
The Maori Merchant of Venice· 2002
Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
Crooked Earth· 2001
Kahu Bastion
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring· 2001
Lurtz
The Price of Milk· 2000
Nephew
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?· 1999
Grunt
Rapa Nui· 1994
Atta
