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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Forgive Us All
Character: Brooks
MOVIE • 2025
The Convert
Character: Akatarewa
MOVIE • 2024
Occupation: Rainfall
Character: Garry the Alien
MOVIE • 2020
Pearl in Paradise
Character: Akamu
MOVIE • 2018
The Dead Lands
Character: The Warrior
MOVIE • 2014
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Character: Bolg
MOVIE • 2013
Fundamental
Character: J.T.
MOVIE • 2012
The Ferryman
Character: Snake
MOVIE • 2007
The Making of the Return of the King
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2004
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Character: Witchking / Gothmog
MOVIE • 2003
Die Another Day
Character: Mr. Kil
MOVIE • 2002
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2002
The Maori Merchant of Venice
Character: Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
MOVIE • 2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Character: Lurtz
MOVIE • 2001
Crooked Earth
Character: Kahu Bastion
MOVIE • 2001
The Price of Milk
Character: Nephew
MOVIE • 2000
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
Character: Grunt
MOVIE • 1999
Xena: Warrior Princess
Character: Barbarian Leader
TV • 1995
Xena: Warrior Princess
Character: Maecenus
TV • 1995
Rapa Nui
Character: Atta
MOVIE • 1994