8.4
Movie
Acting
Lawrence Makoare
- Born
- (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
- Credits
- 20 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.4
Movie
8.5
Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
7.6
Movie
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
6.0
Movie
Die Another Day
7.5
TV
Xena: Warrior Princess
6.2
Movie
Occupation: Rainfall
6.2
Movie
The Convert
6.4
Movie
Rapa Nui
6.1
Movie
The Dead Lands
5.8
Movie
Forgive Us All
6.1
Movie
Pearl in Paradise
6.6
Movie
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
5.8
TV
Young Hercules
4.7
Movie
The Ferryman
5.6
Movie
The Price of Milk
7.5
Movie
Crooked Earth
10.0
Movie
The Maori Merchant of Venice
Acting credits 20
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Forgive Us All Film | Brooks |
| 2024 | The Convert Film | Akatarewa |
| 2020 | Occupation: Rainfall Film | Garry the Alien |
| 2018 | Pearl in Paradise Film | Akamu |
| 2014 | The Dead Lands Film | The Warrior |
| 2013 | The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Film | Bolg |
| 2012 | Fundamental Film | J.T. |
| 2007 | The Ferryman Film | Snake |
| 2006 | The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' Film | Self |
| 2006 | The Making of 'The Return of the King' Film | Self |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Film | Witchking / Gothmog |
| 2002 | Die Another Day Film | Mr. Kil |
| 2002 | The Maori Merchant of Venice Film | Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco) |
| 2001 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Film | Lurtz |
| 2001 | Crooked Earth Film | Kahu Bastion |
| 2001 | The Price of Milk Film | Nephew |
| 1999 | What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? Film | Grunt |
| 1998 | Young Hercules TV | Roadie (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Xena: Warrior Princess TV | Barbarian Leader, Maecenus (1 ep) |
| 1994 | Rapa Nui Film | Atta |