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.
Xena: Warrior Princess
Series • 1995
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Movie • 2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Movie • 2003
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Movie • 2013
Young Hercules
Series • 1998
Die Another Day
Movie • 2002
Forgive Us All
Movie • 2025
Occupation: Rainfall
Movie • 2020
The Convert
Movie • 2024
Rapa Nui
Movie • 1994
The Dead Lands
Movie • 2014
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
Movie • 1999
Pearl in Paradise
Movie • 2018
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
Movie • 2006
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
The Ferryman
Movie • 2007
The Price of Milk
Crooked Earth