Lawrence Makoare
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.
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Acting Credits
Acting
Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
as Lurtz
2001
Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
as Witchking / Gothmog
2003
Movie
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
as Bolg
2013
Movie
Die Another Day
as Mr. Kil
2002
TV
Xena: Warrior Princess
as Barbarian Leader
1995
TV
Xena: Warrior Princess
as Maecenus
1995
Movie
Occupation: Rainfall
as Garry the Alien
2020
Movie
The Convert
as Akatarewa
2024
Movie
Rapa Nui
as Atta
1994
Movie
The Dead Lands
as The Warrior
2014
Movie
Pearl in Paradise
as Akamu
2018
Movie
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
as Grunt
1999
TV
Young Hercules
as Roadie
1998
Movie
The Ferryman
as Snake
2007
Movie
Forgive Us All
as Brooks
2025
Movie
The Price of Milk
as Nephew
2001
Movie
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
as Self
2002
Movie
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
as Self
2004
Movie
Crooked Earth
as Kahu Bastion
2001
Movie
The Maori Merchant of Venice
as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
2002
Movie
Fundamental
as J.T.
2012