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Known for Acting
Born 1968-03-20 in Baston 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.
Forgive Us All (2025) — Brooks
The Convert (2024) — Akatarewa
Occupation: Rainfall (2020) — Garry the Alien
Pearl in Paradise (2018) — Akamu
The Dead Lands (2014) — The Warrior
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) — Bolg
Fundamental (2012) — J.T.
The Ferryman (2007) — Snake
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' (2006) — Self
The Making of 'The Return of the King' (2006) — Self
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) — Witchking / Gothmog
Die Another Day (2002) — Mr. Kil
The Maori Merchant of Venice (2002) — Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) — Lurtz
Crooked Earth (2001) — Kahu Bastion
The Price of Milk (2001) — Nephew
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) — Grunt
Young Hercules (1998) — Roadie · 1 episode
Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) — Barbarian Leader · 1 episode
Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) — Maecenus · 1 episode
Rapa Nui (1994) — Atta