Acting · Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand · Born March 20, 1968
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.
MovieForgive Us All
2025
as Brooks
MovieThe Convert
2024
as Akatarewa
MovieOccupation: Rainfall
2020
as Garry the Alien
MoviePearl in Paradise
2018
as Akamu
MovieThe Dead Lands
2014
as The Warrior
MovieThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
as Bolg
Fundamental
2012
as J.T.
MovieThe Ferryman
2007
as Snake
MovieThe Making of 'The Return of the King'
2004
as Self
MovieThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
as Witchking / Gothmog
MovieDie Another Day
2002
as Mr. Kil
MovieThe Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2002
as Self
MovieThe Maori Merchant of Venice
2002
as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
MovieThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
as Lurtz
MovieCrooked Earth
2001
as Kahu Bastion
MovieThe Price of Milk
2001
as Nephew
MovieWhat Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
1999
as Grunt
TVYoung Hercules
1998
as Roadie
TVXena: Warrior Princess
1995
as Barbarian Leader
MovieRapa Nui
1994
as Atta
