Actor / Actress
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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.
Lawrence Makoare is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 20 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Forgive Us All (2025), The Convert (2024), Occupation: Rainfall (2020), The Dead Lands (2014), Fundamental (2012), The Ferryman (2007), The Maori Merchant of Venice (2002), Crooked Earth (2001). The recorded credits span 1994 to 2025, including 18 movies and 2 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies18
TV shows2
Active years represented1994–2025
Place of birthBaston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
Known for
MovieForgive Us All
MovieThe Convert
MovieOccupation: Rainfall
MovieThe Dead Lands
MovieFundamental
MovieThe Ferryman
MovieThe Maori Merchant of Venice
MovieCrooked Earth
MovieThe Price of Milk
MovieWhat Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
TV ShowXena: Warrior Princess
MovieThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
MovieThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
MovieThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
TV ShowYoung Hercules
MovieDie Another Day
MovieRapa Nui
MovieThe Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
MoviePearl in Paradise
MovieThe Making of 'The Return of the King'