Lawrence Makoare
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 20, 1968 in Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
- Active Years
- 1994–2025 (32 Years)
- Total Credits
- 21 credits in database
Biography
Lawrence Makoare works in acting. Born March 20, 1968 in Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand. Archytele tracks 21 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
21 titles- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Barbarian Leader
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Maecenus
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) as Witchking / Gothmog
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) as Lurtz
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) as Bolg
- Die Another Day (2002) as Mr. Kil
- Young Hercules (1998) as Roadie
- Occupation: Rainfall (2020) as Garry the Alien
- Rapa Nui (1994) as Atta
- The Convert (2024) as Akatarewa
- Forgive Us All (2025) as Brooks
- The Dead Lands (2014) as The Warrior
- Pearl in Paradise (2018) as Akamu
- What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) as Grunt
- The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' (2002) as Self
- The Making of 'The Return of the King' (2004) as Self
- Crooked Earth (2001) as Kahu Bastion
- The Ferryman (2007) as Snake
- The Price of Milk (2001) as Nephew
- The Maori Merchant of Venice (2002) as Pirihina o Morako (Prince of Morocco)
- Fundamental (2012) as J.T.
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lawrence Makoare best known for?
Lawrence Makoare is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Xena: Warrior Princess (1995), Xena: Warrior Princess (1995), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).
When and where was Lawrence Makoare born?
Lawrence Makoare was born on March 20, 1968 in Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand.
How many credits does Lawrence Makoare have?
Lawrence Makoare has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2025.
What is Lawrence Makoare's background in cinema and television?
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.
Lawrence Makoare by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) as Witchking / Gothmog — aged about 35
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) as Lurtz — aged about 33
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) as Bolg — aged about 45
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Barbarian Leader — aged about 27
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Maecenus — aged about 27
- What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) as Grunt — aged about 31
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