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Lawrence Makoare

58 yearsMarch 20, 1968Baston Point, Auckland, New ZealandPopularity 2.4

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.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King poster
8.5
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
as Witchking / Gothmog
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug poster
7.6
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
as Bolg

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.

Career

Filmography

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug poster
7.6
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
as Bolg
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King poster
8.5
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
as Witchking / Gothmog
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