Acting

Lawrence Makoare

Born 1968

Known for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

8 linked movie credits shown

Born03/20/1968

Age58 years old

BirthplaceBaston Point, Auckland, New Zealand

DepartmentActing

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.

Movie Credits

Forgive Us All (2025)

As Brooks

Western, Horror, Thriller, Action

The Convert (2024)

As Akatarewa

Drama, Action

The Price of Milk (2001)

As Nephew

Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy

Occupation: Rainfall (2020)

As Garry the Alien

Science Fiction, Action

Rapa Nui (1994)

As Atta

Adventure

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring poster

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

As Lurtz

Adventure, Fantasy, Action

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King poster

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

As Witchking / Gothmog

Adventure, Fantasy, Action

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug poster

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

As Bolg

Fantasy, Adventure, Action