
Actor
Lawrence Makoare
Born 1968 · 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.
Acting

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Witchking / Gothmog · 2003

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Lurtz · 2001

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Bolg · 2013

Xena: Warrior Princess
Barbarian Leader · 1995

Die Another Day
Mr. Kil · 2002

Occupation: Rainfall
Garry the Alien · 2020

Rapa Nui
Atta · 1994

The Convert
Akatarewa · 2024

The Dead Lands
The Warrior · 2014

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
Grunt · 1999

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
Self · 2002

The Making of 'The Return of the King'
Self · 2004

Pearl in Paradise
Akamu · 2018

The Maori Merchant of Venice
Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco) · 2002

Young Hercules
Roadie · 1998

The Price of Milk
Nephew · 2001

Crooked Earth
Kahu Bastion · 2001

The Ferryman
Snake · 2007

Forgive Us All
Brooks · 2025
Fundamental
J.T. · 2012