Lawrence Makoare
Acting
57 years oldBaston Point, Auckland, New ZealandBiography
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.
Personal Details
Movies (18)
5.1
Forgive Us All
as Brooks
2025
6.1
The Convert
as Akatarewa
2024
6.2
Occupation: Rainfall
as Garry the Alien
2020
6.0
Pearl in Paradise
as Akamu
2018
6.1
The Dead Lands
as The Warrior
2014
7.6
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
as Bolg
2013
Fundamental
as J.T.
2012
4.6
The Ferryman
as Snake
2007
8.8
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
as Self
2004
8.5
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
as Witchking / Gothmog
2003
6.0
Die Another Day
as Mr. Kil
2002
8.8
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
as Self
2002
The Maori Merchant of Venice
as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
2002
8.4
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
as Lurtz
2001
6.2
Crooked Earth
as Kahu Bastion
2001
5.5
The Price of Milk
as Nephew
2000
6.6
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
as Grunt
1999
6.4
Rapa Nui
as Atta
1994
