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.
Known For
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Witchking / Gothmog
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Lurtz
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Bolg
Die Another Day
Mr. Kil
Occupation: Rainfall
Garry the Alien
Rapa Nui
Atta
The Convert
Akatarewa
The Dead Lands
The Warrior
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Filmography
Acting (24)
Movies (22)
Forgive Us All
2025as Brooks
The Convert
2024as Akatarewa
Occupation: Rainfall
2020as Garry the Alien
Pearl in Paradise
2018as Akamu
The Dead Lands
2014as The Warrior
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013as Bolg
Fundamental
2012as J.T.
The Ferryman
2007as Snake
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
2004as Self
The Appendices, Part Six: The Passing of an Age
2004as Self
The Appendices, Part Five: The War of the Ring
2004as Self
Cast & crew User reviews IMDbPro The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Special Extended Edition Scenes
2004as Witch-king of Angmar
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003as Witchking / Gothmog
Die Another Day
2002as Mr. Kil
The Maori Merchant of Venice
2002as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
The Appendices, Part Two: From Vision to Reality
2002as Self
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2002as Self
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001as Lurtz
Crooked Earth
2001as Kahu Bastion
The Price of Milk
2000as Nephew
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
1999as Grunt
Rapa Nui
1994as Atta
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