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Lawrence Makoare
Born
Mar 20, 1968
Age 57
Place of Birth
Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
18
Movies
3
TV Shows
IMDb Profile
Lawrence Makoare
Acting
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.
Movies
18
TV Shows
3
Forgive Us All
as
Brooks
2025
The Convert
as
Akatarewa
2024
Occupation: Rainfall
as
Garry the Alien
2020
Pearl in Paradise
as
Akamu
2018
The Dead Lands
as
The Warrior
2014
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
as
Bolg
2013
Fundamental
as
J.T.
2012
The Ferryman
as
Snake
2007
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
as
Self
2004
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
as
Witchking / Gothmog
2003
Die Another Day
as
Mr. Kil
2002
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
as
Self
2002
The Maori Merchant of Venice
as
Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
as
Lurtz
2001
Crooked Earth
as
Kahu Bastion
2001
The Price of Milk
as
Nephew
2000
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
as
Grunt
1999
Rapa Nui
as
Atta
1994
