Lawrence Makoare
Acting
March 20, 1968Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
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
Acting20
movieForgive Us All
2025
Brooks
movieThe Convert
2024
Akatarewa
movieOccupation: Rainfall
2020
Garry the Alien
movieThe Dead Lands
2014
The Warrior
movieThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
Witchking / Gothmog
movieDie Another Day
2002
Mr. Kil
movieThe Maori Merchant of Venice
2002
Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
movieCrooked Earth
2001
Kahu Bastion
tvYoung Hercules
1998
Roadie
tvXena: Warrior Princess
1995
Barbarian Leader / Maecenus