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Lawrence Makoare was born on March 20, 1968 in Bastion Point, New Zealand. Public records list Lawrence Makoare as a film actor and carver. That works out to 58 years old in 2026. Credited works include The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogy.
My Take
Lawrence Makoare is proof that great villains are as essential as any hero. As Lurtz the Uruk-Hai and the Witch-King of Angmar in The Lord of the Rings, he poured menace into Middle-earth without ever needing top billing, and that takes a commanding physical presence. What fascinates me is that this New Zealand actor is also a carver, suggesting a deep tie between Maori craft and the art of embodying a story. I have always rooted for the character actors who quietly hold films together, and Makoare is exactly the kind of memorable supporting force I want to applaud.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lawrence Makoare
- Name (Japanese)
- ローレンス・マコール
- Reading
- ろーれんす・まこーる
- Born
- March 20, 1968 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Monkey
- Origin
- Bastion Point, New Zealand
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / carver
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Lord of the Rings | — | |
| Notable work | The Hobbit trilogy | — |
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.lawrencemakoare.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence%20Makoare
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q737607
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lawrence Makoare born?
Born March 20, 1968 (age 58).
Where is Lawrence Makoare from?
Lawrence Makoare is from Bastion Point, New Zealand.
What does Lawrence Makoare do?
Lawrence Makoare works as actor, film actor, carver.
What is Lawrence Makoare known for?
Notable works include The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit trilogy.
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