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.

Known For

Xena: Warrior Princess

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Die Another Day

Young Hercules

Occupation: Rainfall

All Movies (18)

Forgive Us All2025 · as Brooks
The Convert2024 · as Akatarewa
Occupation: Rainfall2020 · as Garry the Alien
Pearl in Paradise2018 · as Akamu
The Dead Lands2014 · as The Warrior
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug2013 · as Bolg
Fundamental2012 · as J.T.
The Ferryman2007 · as Snake
The Making of 'The Return of the King'2004 · as Self
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003 · as Witchking / Gothmog
Die Another Day2002 · as Mr. Kil
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'2002 · as Self
The Maori Merchant of Venice2002 · as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001 · as Lurtz
Crooked Earth2001 · as Kahu Bastion
The Price of Milk2001 · as Nephew
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?1999 · as Grunt
Rapa Nui1994 · as Atta

All TV Shows (3)

Young Hercules1998 · as Roadie
Xena: Warrior Princess1995 · as Barbarian Leader
Xena: Warrior Princess1995 · as Maecenus