Lawrence Makoare
Known for
Lawrence Makoare is a New Zealand actor in the front rank of the profession whose most-seen work travels far past its home market. Among the rest of the work, 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' carries the most weight. Big projects and smaller ones sit side by side on the filmography. In cinemas, 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' is the work that carried the name worldwide, as Lurtz.
Lawrence Makoare
14 Movies
2 Series
Lawrence Makoare is a New Zealand actor in the front rank of the profession whose most-seen work travels far past its home market. Among the rest of the work, 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' carries the most weight. Big projects and smaller ones sit side by side on the filmography. In cinemas, 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' is the work that carried the name worldwide, as Lurtz.
Movies
Plays Witchking / Gothmog
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
Plays Lurtz
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
Plays Brooks
Forgive Us All
2025
Plays Bolg
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
Plays Mr. Kil
Die Another Day
2002
Plays Akatarewa
The Convert
2024
Plays Garry the Alien
Occupation: Rainfall
2020
Plays Atta
Rapa Nui
1994
Plays The Warrior
The Dead Lands
2014
Plays Grunt
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
1999
Plays Kahu Bastion
Crooked Earth
2001
Plays Snake
The Ferryman
2007
Plays Nephew
The Price of Milk
2001
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Forgive Us All
Full Filmography
Forgive Us All
Brooks
2025
Film
The Convert
Akatarewa
2024
Film
Occupation: Rainfall
Garry the Alien
2020
Film
The Dead Lands
The Warrior
2014
Film
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Bolg
2013
Film
The Ferryman
Snake
2007
Film
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Witchking / Gothmog
2003
Film
Die Another Day
Mr. Kil
2002
Film
The Maori Merchant of Venice
Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
2002
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lawrence Makoare and where are they from?
Lawrence Makoare is 58 years old, born on March 20, 1968 in Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand.
What are the most famous roles of Lawrence Makoare?
Lawrence Makoare is best known for roles in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
How many movies has Lawrence Makoare been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1994), Lawrence Makoare has appeared in 14 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Lawrence Makoare's first movie?
The career of Lawrence Makoare began with Rapa Nui (1994).
What is Lawrence Makoare's most recent movie or series?
Lawrence Makoare's most recent release is Forgive Us All, which premiered on May 8, 2025.
What TV shows has Lawrence Makoare appeared in?
On television, Lawrence Makoare has appeared in Xena: Warrior Princess, Young Hercules.
Lawrence Makoare
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.