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.
As actor 20
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
Forgive Us All
2025
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
Young Hercules
1998
Die Another Day
2002
The Convert
2024
Occupation: Rainfall
2020
Rapa Nui
1994
The Dead Lands
2014
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
2006
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
1999
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2006
Pearl in Paradise
2018
Crooked Earth
2001
The Maori Merchant of Venice
2002
The Ferryman
2007
Fundamental
2012
The Price of Milk
2001