Lawrence Makoare

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.

Filmography

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 · Movie
as Witchking / Gothmog
Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995 · TV
as Barbarian Leader
Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995 · TV
as Maecenus
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001 · Movie
as Lurtz
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013 · Movie
as Bolg
Die Another Day
Die Another Day
2002 · Movie
as Mr. Kil
Young Hercules
Young Hercules
1998 · TV
as Roadie
Forgive Us All
Forgive Us All
2025 · Movie
as Brooks
The Convert
The Convert
2024 · Movie
as Akatarewa
Occupation: Rainfall
Occupation: Rainfall
2020 · Movie
as Garry the Alien
The Dead Lands
The Dead Lands
2014 · Movie
as The Warrior
Rapa Nui
Rapa Nui
1994 · Movie
as Atta
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2006 · Movie
as Self
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
2006 · Movie
as Self
Pearl in Paradise
Pearl in Paradise
2018 · Movie
as Akamu
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
1999 · Movie
as Grunt
Crooked Earth
Crooked Earth
2001 · Movie
as Kahu Bastion
The Ferryman
The Ferryman
2007 · Movie
as Snake
The Price of Milk
The Price of Milk
2001 · Movie
as Nephew
The Maori Merchant of Venice
The Maori Merchant of Venice
2002 · Movie
as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)