Lawrence Makoare

Born 1968-03-20 (age 58) Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand

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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Known For

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003

as Witchking / Gothmog

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001

as Lurtz

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013

as Bolg

Die Another Day

2002

as Mr. Kil

Forgive Us All

2025

as Brooks

Occupation: Rainfall

2020

as Garry the Alien

The Convert

2024

as Akatarewa

Rapa Nui

1994

as Atta

The Dead Lands

2014

as The Warrior

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

2002

as Self

The Making of 'The Return of the King'

2004

as Self

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

1999

as Grunt

The Ferryman

2007

as Snake

Pearl in Paradise

2018

as Akamu

Crooked Earth

2001

as Kahu Bastion

The Price of Milk

2001

as Nephew

The Maori Merchant of Venice

2002

as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)

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Fundamental

2012

as J.T.