Lawrence Makoare

male

Born on March 20, 1968 (57 years old)

From Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand

Known for Acting

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.

Cast Credits

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

Lawrence Makoare

Biography

Cast Credits

Forgive Us All

The Convert

Occupation: Rainfall

Pearl in Paradise

The Dead Lands

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Fundamental

The Ferryman

The Making of 'The Return of the King'

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Die Another Day

The Maori Merchant of Venice

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Crooked Earth

The Price of Milk

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

Xena: Warrior Princess

Xena: Warrior Princess

Rapa Nui

Crew Credits