
Lawrence Makoare
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1968-03-20
Place of birth: Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
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.
Known for

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003Witchking / Gothmog
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001Lurtz
Die Another Day
2002Mr. Kil
Crooked Earth
2001Kahu Bastion
The Convert
2024Akatarewa
The Ferryman
2007SnakeFundamental
2012J.T.
The Dead Lands
2014The Warrior
The Maori Merchant of Venice
2002Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
1999Grunt
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013Bolg
The Price of Milk
2000Nephew
Rapa Nui
1994Atta
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2002Self
Occupation: Rainfall
2020Garry the Alien
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
2004Self
Forgive Us All
2025Brooks