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Lawrence Makoare

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

Lawrence Makoare, born on March 20, 1968, in Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand, is a renowned actor known for his roles in the epic fantasy film series, The Lord of the Rings. He began his acting career with a significant role in the third installment of the trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" (2003), portraying the formidable Witch-king of Angmar and Gothmog, the Lord of the Balrogs.

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Lawrence Makoare, born on March 20, 1968, in Baston Point, Auckland, New Zealand, is a renowned actor known for his roles in the epic fantasy film series, The Lord of the Rings. He began his acting career with a significant role in the third installment of the trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" (2003), portraying the formidable Witch-king of Angmar and Gothmog, the Lord of the Balrogs. Makoare's menacing presence and powerful performance brought depth and realism to these iconic characters, contributing to the film's widespread acclaim and success.

Makoare reprised his role as an antagonist in Peter Jackson's prequel series, "The Hobbit," appearing in "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" (2013) as Bolg, the leader of the Orcs. His ability to portray complex and inti…

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