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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.
Filmography12 titles
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003as Witchking / Gothmog
2003as Witchking / Gothmog
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001as Lurtz
2001as Lurtz
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013as Bolg
2013as Bolg
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995as Barbarian Leader
1995as Barbarian Leader
Crooked Earth
2001as Kahu Bastion
2001as Kahu Bastion
Rapa Nui
1994as Atta
1994as Atta
Occupation: Rainfall
2020as Garry the Alien
2020as Garry the Alien
The Convert
2023as Akatarewa
2023as Akatarewa
The Dead Lands
2014as The Warrior
2014as The Warrior
Pearl in Paradise
2018as Akamu
2018as Akamu
Die Another Day
2002as Mr. Kil
2002as Mr. Kil
Forgive Us All
2025as Brooks
2025as Brooks