Lawrence Makoare

Acting • 1968-03-20 • Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand

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

6.1

The Dead Lands

2014

6.2

The Convert

2024

6.2

Occupation: Rainfall

2020

5.9

Forgive Us All

2025

6.6

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

1999

6.0

Die Another Day

2002

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Filmography

2025
Forgive Us AllFilm
Brooks
★ 5.9
2024
The ConvertFilm
Akatarewa
★ 6.2
2020
Occupation: RainfallFilm
Garry the Alien
★ 6.2
2018
Pearl in ParadiseFilm
Akamu
★ 6.1
2014
The Dead LandsFilm
The Warrior
★ 6.1
2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugFilm
Bolg
★ 7.6
2012
FundamentalFilm
J.T.
2007
The FerrymanFilm
Snake
★ 4.7
2006
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'Film
Self
★ 8.8
2006
The Making of 'The Return of the King'Film
Self
★ 8.8
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingFilm
Witchking / Gothmog
★ 8.5
2002
Die Another DayFilm
Mr. Kil
★ 6.0
2002
The Maori Merchant of VeniceFilm
Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
★ 10.0
2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingFilm
Lurtz
★ 8.4
2001
The Price of MilkFilm
Nephew
★ 5.6
2001
Crooked EarthFilm
Kahu Bastion
★ 7.5
1999
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?Film
Grunt
★ 6.6
1998
Young HerculesTV
Roadie • 1 episodes
★ 5.8
1995
Xena: Warrior PrincessTV
Barbarian Leader • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1995
Xena: Warrior PrincessTV
Maecenus • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1994
Rapa NuiFilm
Atta
★ 6.4