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Lawrence Makoare
Born
March 20, 1968
Age 57
Place of Birth
Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
18
Movies
2
TV Shows
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Lawrence Makoare
Acting
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.
Movies
18
TV Shows
2
5.1
Forgive Us All
as
Brooks
2025
6.2
The Convert
as
Akatarewa
2024
6.2
Occupation: Rainfall
as
Garry the Alien
2020
6.0
Pearl in Paradise
as
Akamu
2018
6.1
The Dead Lands
as
The Warrior
2014
7.6
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
as
Bolg
2013
0
Fundamental
as
J.T.
2012
4.6
The Ferryman
as
Snake
2007
8.8
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
as
Self
2004
8.5
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
as
Witchking / Gothmog
2003
6.0
Die Another Day
as
Mr. Kil
2002
8.8
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
as
Self
2002
0
The Maori Merchant of Venice
as
Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
2002
8.4
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
as
Lurtz
2001
6.2
Crooked Earth
as
Kahu Bastion
2001
5.5
The Price of Milk
as
Nephew
2000
6.6
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
as
Grunt
1999
6.4
Rapa Nui
as
Atta
1994
0
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