Lawrence Makoare

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.

Known For

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

as Lurtz

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

as Witchking / Gothmog

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

as Bolg

Die Another Day

as Mr. Kil

Xena: Warrior Princess

as Barbarian Leader

Occupation: Rainfall

as Garry the Alien

Rapa Nui

as Atta

The Convert

as Akatarewa

The Dead Lands

as The Warrior

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

as Grunt