Lawrence Makoare

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Acting

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.

Filmography

• Forgive Us All (2025)
• The Convert (2024)
• Occupation: Rainfall (2020)
• Pearl in Paradise (2018)
• The Dead Lands (2014)
• The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
• Fundamental (2012)
• The Ferryman (2007)
• The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring (2006)
• The Making of The Return of the King (2006)
• The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
• Die Another Day (2002)
• The Maori Merchant of Venice (2002)
• The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
• Crooked Earth (2001)
• The Price of Milk (2001)
• What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999)
• Rapa Nui (1994)