Lawrence Makoare

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.

Filmography 20

Movies (18)

Forgive Us All
2025
Brooks
The Convert
2024
Akatarewa
Occupation: Rainfall
2020
Garry the Alien
Pearl in Paradise
2018
Akamu
The Dead Lands
2014
The Warrior
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
Bolg
Fundamental
2012
J.T.
The Ferryman
2007
Snake
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
2004
Self
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
Witchking / Gothmog
Die Another Day
2002
Mr. Kil
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2002
Self
The Maori Merchant of Venice
2002
Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
Lurtz
Crooked Earth
2001
Kahu Bastion
The Price of Milk
2001
Nephew
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
1999
Grunt
Rapa Nui
1994
Atta

Shows (2)

Young Hercules
1998
Roadie
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995
Barbarian Leader