Lawrence Makoare
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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1968-03-20 · Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
Known for
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) — Lurtz
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) — Witchking / Gothmog
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) — Bolg
- Die Another Day (2002) — Mr. Kil
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) — Barbarian Leader
- Occupation: Rainfall (2020) — Garry the Alien
- The Convert (2024) — Akatarewa
- Rapa Nui (1994) — Atta
- The Dead Lands (2014) — The Warrior
- Forgive Us All (2025) — Brooks
- Pearl in Paradise (2018) — Akamu
- What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) — Grunt
- Young Hercules (1998) — Roadie
- The Ferryman (2007) — Snake
- The Price of Milk (2001) — Nephew
- The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' (2006) — Self