Lawrence Makoare
Acting
Lawrence Makoare (born 20 March 1968) is a New Zealand MÄori 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
2025Forgive Us All
Brooks
2024The Convert
Akatarewa
2020Occupation: Rainfall
Garry the Alien
2018Pearl in Paradise
Akamu
2014The Dead Lands
The Warrior
2013The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Bolg
2007The Ferryman
Snake
2004The Making of 'The Return of the King'
Self
2003The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Witchking / Gothmog
2002Die Another Day
Mr. Kil
2002The Maori Merchant of Venice
Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
2002The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
Self
2001The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Lurtz
2001Crooked Earth
Kahu Bastion
2000The Price of Milk
Nephew
1999What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
Grunt
1994Rapa Nui
Atta