Lawrence Makoare
Acting1968Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
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
Acting History
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
2012
Fundamental
as J.T.
2007
The Ferryman
as Snake
2004
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
as Witchking / Gothmog
2002
Die Another Day
as Mr. Kil
The Maori Merchant of Venice
as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
2001
Crooked Earth
as Kahu Bastion
2000
The Price of Milk
as Nephew
1999
1998
Xena: Warrior Princess
TVas Maecenus• 1 eps
Young Hercules
TVas Roadie• 1 eps
1994
Rapa Nui
as Atta