Lawrence Makoare
Actor
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.
Filmography
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
as Witchking / Gothmog 2003
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
as Bolg 2013
Die Another Day
as Mr. Kil 2002
Occupation: Rainfall
as Garry the Alien 2020
The Convert
as Akatarewa 2024
Rapa Nui
as Atta 1994
The Dead Lands
as The Warrior 2014
Pearl in Paradise
as Akamu 2018
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
as Grunt 1999
The Ferryman
as Snake 2007
The Price of Milk
as Nephew 2000
Forgive Us All
as Brooks 2025
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
as Self 2002
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
as Self 2004
Crooked Earth
as Kahu Bastion 2001
Fundamental
as J.T. 2012