Lawrence Makoare

Known for: Acting

Born: 1968-03-20 (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 (20)

MOVIE★ 4.9
Forgive Us All
2025
as Brooks
MOVIE★ 6.2
The Convert
2024
as Akatarewa
MOVIE★ 6.2
Occupation: Rainfall
2020
as Garry the Alien
MOVIE★ 6.0
Pearl in Paradise
2018
as Akamu
MOVIE★ 6.1
The Dead Lands
2014
as The Warrior
MOVIE★ 7.6
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
as Bolg
MOVIE
Fundamental
2012
as J.T.
MOVIE★ 4.6
The Ferryman
2007
as Snake
MOVIE★ 8.8
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
2004
as Self
MOVIE★ 8.5
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
as Witchking / Gothmog
MOVIE★ 6.0
Die Another Day
2002
as Mr. Kil
MOVIE★ 8.8
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2002
as Self
MOVIE★ 10.0
The Maori Merchant of Venice
2002
as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
MOVIE★ 8.4
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
as Lurtz
MOVIE★ 7.5
Crooked Earth
2001
as Kahu Bastion
MOVIE★ 5.6
The Price of Milk
2001
as Nephew
MOVIE★ 6.6
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
1999
as Grunt
TV★ 5.8
Young Hercules
1998
as Roadie
TV★ 7.6
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995
as Barbarian Leader
MOVIE★ 6.4
Rapa Nui
1994
as Atta