Lawrence Makoare

Lawrence Makoare

Acting

Born March 20, 1968 (age 58)

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

Forgive Us All
Movie
Forgive Us All2025 · Brooks
The Convert
★ 6.4Movie
The Convert2024 · Akatarewa
Occupation: Rainfall
Movie
Occupation: Rainfall2020 · Garry the Alien
Pearl in Paradise
Movie
Pearl in Paradise2018 · Akamu
The Dead Lands
Movie
The Dead Lands2014 · The Warrior
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Movie
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug2013 · Bolg
Fundamental
Movie
Fundamental2012 · J.T.
The Ferryman
Movie
The Ferryman2007 · Snake
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
Movie
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'2006 · Self
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
Movie
The Making of 'The Return of the King'2006 · Self
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003 · Witchking / Gothmog
Lipstick
Series
Lipstick2002 · Mr. Kil
The Maori Merchant of Venice
Movie
The Maori Merchant of Venice2002 · Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001 · Lurtz
Crooked Earth
Movie
Crooked Earth2001 · Kahu Bastion
The Price of Milk
Movie
The Price of Milk2001 · Nephew
Sugarfoot
Series
Sugarfoot1999 · Grunt
Charley's Aunt
Movie
Charley's Aunt1998 · Roadie
Xena: Warrior Princess
Series
Xena: Warrior Princess1995 · Barbarian Leader
Rapa Nui
Movie
Rapa Nui1994 · Atta