Lawrence Makoare

Actor

Born: March 20, 1968 (age 58)
From: 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 (18)

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
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)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Lurtz
Crooked Earth (2001)
Kahu Bastion
The Price of Milk (2001)
Nephew
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999)
Grunt
Rapa Nui (1994)
Atta