
Lawrence Makoare
Born: 1968-03-20
Place of birth: 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.
Filmography

The Maori Merchant of Venice
2002

The Making of 'The Return of the King'
2004

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2002

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013

Xena: Warrior Princess
1995

Crooked Earth
2001

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
1999

Rapa Nui
1994

Occupation: Rainfall
2020

The Convert
2024

The Dead Lands
2014

Pearl in Paradise
2018

Die Another Day
2002

Young Hercules
1998

The Price of Milk
2000

Forgive Us All
2025