Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1968-03-20 (57 years)
- Place of BirthBaston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
- Also Known As-
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.
Acting Career
- 2025
Forgive Us All
As: Brooks
- 2024
The Convert
As: Akatarewa
- 2020
Occupation: Rainfall
As: Garry the Alien
- 2018
Pearl in Paradise
As: Akamu
- 2014
The Dead Lands
As: The Warrior
- 2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
As: Bolg
- 2007
The Ferryman
As: Snake
- 2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
As: Witchking / Gothmog
- 2002
Die Another Day
As: Mr. Kil
2002The Maori Merchant of Venice
As: Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
- 2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
As: Lurtz
2001Crooked Earth
As: Kahu Bastion
2000The Price of Milk
As: Nephew
1999What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
As: Grunt
1995Xena: Warrior Princess
As: Barbarian Leader
1994Rapa Nui
As: Atta