Lawrence Makoare

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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

2025

Forgive Us All Movie

as Brooks

2024

The Convert Movie

as Akatarewa

2020

Occupation: Rainfall Movie

as Garry the Alien

2018

Pearl in Paradise Movie

as Akamu

2014

The Dead Lands Movie

as The Warrior

2013

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Movie

as Bolg

2012

Fundamental Movie

as J.T.

2007

The Ferryman Movie

as Snake

2004

The Making of the Return of the King Movie

as Self

2003

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Movie

as Witchking / Gothmog

2002

Die Another Day Movie

as Mr. Kil

2002

The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring Movie

as Self

2002

The Maori Merchant of Venice Movie

as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)

2001

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Movie

as Lurtz

2001

Crooked Earth Movie

as Kahu Bastion

2000

The Price of Milk Movie

as Nephew

1999

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? Movie

as Grunt

1995

Xena: Warrior Princess TV

as Barbarian Leader

1995

Xena: Warrior Princess TV

as Maecenus

1994

Rapa Nui Movie

as Atta

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Personal Details

Known For Acting

Gender Male

Birthday March 20, 1968 (57 years old)

Place of Birth Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand

Years Active 1994 - 2025

Popularity 1.1

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Career Stats

20 Total Credits

18 Movie Roles

2 TV Roles

1 Photos