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
