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Lawrence Makoare
Acting
Born: March 20, 1968
Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand
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

The Convert
as Akatarewa

Die Another Day
as Mr. Kil

Occupation: Rainfall
as Garry the Alien

The Dead Lands
as The Warrior

Rapa Nui
as Atta

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
as Grunt

The Making of the Return of the King
as Self