Acting

Lawrence Makoare

Born 20 March 1968 · Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand · 58

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

Highlights

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003 · Film · Witchking / Gothmog

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001 · Film · Lurtz

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug2013 · Film · Bolg

Xena: Warrior Princess1995 · Series · Barbarian Leader

Die Another Day2002 · Film · Mr. Kil

Occupation: Rainfall2020 · Film · Garry the Alien

Filmography

Movies

15 films

Forgive Us All2025 · Film · Brooks

The Convert2024 · Film · Akatarewa

Occupation: Rainfall2020 · Film · Garry the Alien

Pearl in Paradise2018 · Film · Akamu

The Dead Lands2014 · Film · The Warrior

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug2013 · Film · Bolg

The Ferryman2007 · Film · Snake

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003 · Film · Witchking / Gothmog

Die Another Day2002 · Film · Mr. Kil

The Maori Merchant of Venice2002 · Film · Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001 · Film · Lurtz

Crooked Earth2001 · Film · Kahu Bastion

The Price of Milk2001 · Film · Nephew

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?1999 · Film · Grunt

Rapa Nui1994 · Film · Atta

Filmography

Series

2 shows

Young Hercules1998 · Series · Roadie

Xena: Warrior Princess1995 · Series · Barbarian Leader