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Lawrence Makoare

Actor • Born 1968

Lawrence Makoare

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About

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

Xena: Warrior Princess posterXena: Warrior PrincessSeries • 1995The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring posterThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingMovie • 2001The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King posterThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingMovie • 2003The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug posterThe Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugMovie • 2013Die Another Day posterDie Another DayMovie • 2002Young Hercules posterYoung HerculesSeries • 1998Occupation: Rainfall posterOccupation: RainfallMovie • 2020Forgive Us All posterForgive Us AllMovie • 2025The Convert posterThe ConvertMovie • 2024Rapa Nui posterRapa NuiMovie • 1994The Dead Lands posterThe Dead LandsMovie • 2014What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? posterWhat Becomes of the Broken Hearted?Movie • 1999Pearl in Paradise posterPearl in ParadiseMovie • 2018The Ferryman posterThe FerrymanMovie • 2007The Price of Milk posterThe Price of MilkMovie • 2001