Lawrence Makoare

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Known For

Acting

Born

1968-03-20

Place of Birth

Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
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Lawrence Makoare

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.

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Acting History

2025
Forgive Us All as Brooks
2024
The Convert as Akatarewa
2020
Occupation: Rainfall as Garry the Alien
2018
Pearl in Paradise as Akamu
2014
The Dead Lands as The Warrior
2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug as Bolg
2012
Fundamental as J.T.
2007
The Ferryman as Snake
2004
The Making of 'The Return of the King' as Self
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King as Witchking / Gothmog
2002
Die Another Day as Mr. Kil
2002
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' as Self
2002
The Maori Merchant of Venice as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring as Lurtz
2001
Crooked Earth as Kahu Bastion
2000
The Price of Milk as Nephew
1999
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? as Grunt
1998
Young Hercules as Roadie
1995
Xena: Warrior Princess as Barbarian Leader
1995
Xena: Warrior Princess as Maecenus
1994
Rapa Nui as Atta