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.
Witchking / Gothmog
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Lurtz
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Mr. Kil
Die Another Day
Kahu Bastion
Crooked Earth
Akatarewa
The Convert
Snake
The Ferryman
J.T.
Fundamental
The Warrior
The Dead Lands
Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
The Maori Merchant of Venice
Grunt
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
Bolg
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Nephew
The Price of Milk
Atta
Rapa Nui
Self
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring
Garry the Alien
Occupation: Rainfall
Self
The Making of the Return of the King
Brooks
Forgive Us All
Akamu
Pearl in Paradise
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
18
Gender
Male
Birthday
1968-03-20
Place of Birth
Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
Also Known As