Lawrence Makoare

Acting·Mar 20, 1968·Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand

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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.

Film	Credit
Forgive Us All2025 · Brooks	Brooks
The Convert2024 · Akatarewa	Akatarewa
Occupation: Rainfall2020 · Garry the Alien	Garry the Alien
Pearl in Paradise2018 · Akamu	Akamu
The Dead Lands2014 · The Warrior	The Warrior
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug2013 · Bolg	Bolg
FFundamental2012 · J.T.	J.T.
The Ferryman2007 · Snake	Snake
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'2006 · Self	Self
The Making of 'The Return of the King'2006 · Self	Self
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003 · Witchking / Gothmog	Witchking / Gothmog
Die Another Day2002 · Mr. Kil	Mr. Kil
The Maori Merchant of Venice2002 · Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)	Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001 · Lurtz	Lurtz
Crooked Earth2001 · Kahu Bastion	Kahu Bastion
The Price of Milk2001 · Nephew	Nephew
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?1999 · Grunt	Grunt
Rapa Nui1994 · Atta	Atta