Portrait of Lawrence Makoare

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.

Born: March 20, 1968

Place of Birth: Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand

Filmography

2025
2024
The Convert

as Akatarewa

2020
Occupation: Rainfall

as Garry the Alien

2018
2014
The Dead Lands

as The Warrior

2007
The Ferryman

as Snake

2002
Die Another Day

as Mr. Kil

2002
The Maori Merchant of Venice

as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)

2001
Crooked Earth

as Kahu Bastion

2000
1995
Xena: Warrior Princess

as Barbarian Leader

1995
1994
Rapa Nui

as Atta