Lawrence Makoare
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.
Movie Appearances

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

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

Die Another Day
as Mr. Kil
2002

Crooked Earth
as Kahu Bastion
2001

The Convert
as Akatarewa
2024

The Ferryman
as Snake
2007
Fundamental
as J.T.
2012

The Dead Lands
as The Warrior
2014

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

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
as Grunt
1999

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
as Bolg
2013

The Price of Milk
as Nephew
2000

Rapa Nui
as Atta
1994

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

Occupation: Rainfall
as Garry the Alien
2020

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

Forgive Us All
as Brooks
2025

Pearl in Paradise
as Akamu
2018


