Lawrence Makoare
Acting
March 20, 1968 (58 years old)
Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
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Acting Credits
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.
Known For
Filmography
Forgive Us All
2025
as Brooks
5.8
The Convert
2024
as Akatarewa
6.2
Occupation: Rainfall
2020
as Garry the Alien
6.2
Pearl in Paradise
2018
as Akamu
6.1
The Dead Lands
2014
as The Warrior
6.1
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
as Bolg
7.6
Fundamental
2012
as J.T.
The Ferryman
2007
as Snake
4.6
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2006
as Self
8.8
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
2006
as Self
8.8
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
as Witchking / Gothmog
8.5
Die Another Day
2002
as Mr. Kil
6
The Maori Merchant of Venice
2002
as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
10
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
as Lurtz
8.4
Crooked Earth
2001
as Kahu Bastion
7.5
The Price of Milk
2001
as Nephew
5.6
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
1999
as Grunt
6.6
Young Hercules
1998
as Roadie
5.8
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995
as Barbarian Leader
7.5
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995
as Maecenus
7.5
Rapa Nui
1994
as Atta
6.4