Lawrence Makoare
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.
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Acted in
Forgive Us All
2025
as Brooks
The Convert
2024
as Akatarewa
Occupation: Rainfall
2020
as Garry the Alien
The Dead Lands
2014
as The Warrior
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
as Bolg
Fundamental
2012
as J.T.
The Ferryman
2007
as Snake
The Making of the Return of the King
2004
as Self
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
as Witchking / Gothmog
Die Another Day
2002
as Mr. Kil
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring
2002
as Self
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
2000
as Nephew
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
1999
as Grunt
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995
as Barbarian Leader
Rapa Nui
1994
as Atta