Lawrence Makoare facts for kids
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Lawrence Makoare
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Makoare in 2003
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| Born | 20 March 1968 Bastion Point, Auckland, New Zealand
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| Occupation | Actor |
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Lawrence Makoare was born on March 20, 1968, in New Zealand. He is a talented actor known for playing strong and sometimes scary characters. You might recognize him from famous fantasy movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
He often plays villains or powerful warriors. For example, he played Lurtz the Uruk-Hai and the Witch-King of Angmar in The Lord of the Rings films.
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Lawrence Makoare's Acting Journey
Lawrence Makoare didn't start out as an actor. He used to build roads! One day, he went with a friend to a drama class. The teacher noticed how tall and strong he was and asked him to try acting. That's how his exciting journey into movies began.
He first worked as a stuntman, which means he did dangerous actions for other actors. Later, he started getting his own acting roles.
Famous Roles in Fantasy Movies
Lawrence Makoare is most famous for his parts in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. These are huge fantasy stories with lots of amazing creatures.
- In The Fellowship of the Ring, he played Lurtz. Lurtz was a powerful and scary leader of the Uruk-hai, a type of strong orc.
- In The Return of the King, he played two important characters. He was the Witch-king of Angmar, a very powerful and evil leader. He also played Gothmog, an Orc commander in a big battle.
- In The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, he played Bolg. Bolg was another strong Orc commander.
Lawrence Makoare also appeared in the popular TV show Xena: Warrior Princess. He played different characters in a couple of episodes. In 2002, he was in the James Bond movie Die Another Day, playing a character named Mr. Kil.
Other Movies and TV Shows
Lawrence Makoare has acted in many other films and TV series. He often plays tough or serious characters. Here are some of his other notable roles:
- 1994: Rapa Nui as Atta
- 1999: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? as Grunt
- 2001: Crooked Earth as Kahu Bastion
- 2002: The Maori Merchant of Venice as Pirihina o Morako
- 2014: The Dead Lands as The Warrior
- 2014: Marco Polo (TV series) as Za Bing
- 2021: Occupation: Rainfall as Gary
- 2023: The Convert as Akatarewa
- 2025: Forgive Us All as a supporting role
Lawrence Makoare continues to bring powerful characters to life on screen.
See also
In Spanish: Lawrence Makoare para niños
