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Lawrence Makoare

Acting
1968-03-20
Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
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 20 titles
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) subtitle poster
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 Movie
as Witchking / Gothmog
Subtitles The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) subtitle poster
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001 Movie
as Lurtz
Subtitles Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) subtitle poster
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995 TV
as Barbarian Leader
Subtitles Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) subtitle poster
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995 TV
as Maecenus
Subtitles The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) subtitle poster
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013 Movie
as Bolg
Subtitles Young Hercules (1998) subtitle poster
Young Hercules
1998 TV
as Roadie
Subtitles Die Another Day (2002) subtitle poster
Die Another Day
2002 Movie
as Mr. Kil
Subtitles The Making of 'The Return of the King' (2004) subtitle poster
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
2004 Movie
as Self
Subtitles Occupation: Rainfall (2020) subtitle poster
Occupation: Rainfall
2020 Movie
as Garry the Alien
Subtitles The Convert (2024) subtitle poster
The Convert
2024 Movie
as Akatarewa
Subtitles Rapa Nui (1994) subtitle poster
Rapa Nui
1994 Movie
as Atta
Subtitles Pearl in Paradise (2018) subtitle poster
Pearl in Paradise
2018 Movie
as Akamu
Subtitles Forgive Us All (2025) subtitle poster
Forgive Us All
2025 Movie
as Brooks
Subtitles What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) subtitle poster
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
1999 Movie
as Grunt
Subtitles The Ferryman (2007) subtitle poster
The Ferryman
2007 Movie
as Snake
Subtitles The Dead Lands (2014) subtitle poster
The Dead Lands
2014 Movie
as The Warrior
Subtitles The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' (2002) subtitle poster
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2002 Movie
as Self
Subtitles Crooked Earth (2001) subtitle poster
Crooked Earth
2001 Movie
as Kahu Bastion
Subtitles The Price of Milk (2000) subtitle poster
The Price of Milk
2000 Movie
as Nephew
Subtitles The Maori Merchant of Venice (2002) subtitle poster
The Maori Merchant of Venice
2002 Movie
as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
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