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.
Movies & TV Shows
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) — Lurtz
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) — Witchking / Gothmog
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) — Bolg
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Die Another Day (2002) — Mr. Kil
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Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) — Barbarian Leader
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Occupation: Rainfall (2020) — Garry the Alien
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The Convert (2024) — Akatarewa
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Rapa Nui (1994) — Atta
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The Dead Lands (2014) — The Warrior
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Pearl in Paradise (2018) — Akamu
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What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) — Grunt
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Young Hercules (1998) — Roadie
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Forgive Us All (2025) — Brooks
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The Ferryman (2007) — Snake
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The Price of Milk (2001) — Nephew
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The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' (2006) — Self
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The Making of 'The Return of the King' (2006) — Self
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Crooked Earth (2001) — Kahu Bastion
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The Maori Merchant of Venice (2002) — Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
- Fundamental (2012) — J.T.