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| name=Lurtz | |||
| image=[[File:The Lord of the Rings (film series) - Lurtz the orc.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption="Lurtz" in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'' | |||
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| location=[[Isengard]], [[Anduin|banks of Anduin]], [[Amon Hen]] | |||
| affiliation=[[White Hand]]<br>[[Isengard|Isengard faction]] | |||
| language=[[Westron]] | |||
| birth={{TA|3019}} | |||
| birthlocation=[[Isengard]] | |||
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| death=[[26 February]] {{TA|3019}} | |||
| deathlocation=[[Amon Hen]] | |||
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| notablefor=Killing [[Boromir]] | |||
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| gender=Male | |||
| height=Tall | |||
| hair=Black | |||
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| weapons=Sword and bow | |||
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'''Lurtz''' was the first of the [[Uruk-hai]] bred by [[Saruman]]. Lurtz was invented by [[Warner Bros.]] for [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film series]], where he was portrayed by [[Lawrence Makoare]]. | |||
== | == History == | ||
Lurtz was the first of [[Saruman]] | Lurtz was the first of [[Saruman|Saruman's]] [[Uruk-hai]] to be bred, and led them into battle against the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] at [[Amon Hen]]. Lurtz also appeared to be the largest Uruk-hai, and his strength is highlighted when he strangles an Orc immediately after being spawned. In the book, [[Boromir]] is slain by an unnamed orc or orcs; he is described as having been "pierced by many arrows". In the film he is killed by Lurtz, who shot him three times. Before he could shoot a fourth arrow into Boromir, [[Aragorn]] intervened and a duel ensued. While Lurtz seemed to have the upper hand in the beginning due to his brute strength, he fell utterly short when it came to swordfighting; Aragorn quickly severed his opponent's sword arm and delivered a fatal thrust to the stomach. Lurtz tried to taunt Aragorn one last time, but was shortly after decapitated. | ||
After his death, leadership of the troop of Uruk-hai passed to [[Uglúk]], as was always the case in the books. | |||
==Etymology== | == Etymology == | ||
The name "Lurtz" may have been derived by [[Peter | The name "Lurtz" may have been derived by [[Peter Jackson]] and his co-writers from the style of Tolkien's [[Orkish]] language, specifically the name [[Barad-dûr#Etymology|Lugbúrz]]. | ||
Lurtz's name is never spoken aloud in the film, and is only known from the franchise and credits | Lurtz's name is never spoken aloud in the film, and is only known from the franchise and credits. | ||
[[Category: | == Other versions == | ||
In video games, Lurtz has been voiced by [[Isaac C. Singleton Jr.]]. | |||
Lurtz is one of the playable heroes of the Isengard Faction in ''[[EA's The Battle for Middle-earth Anthology]]''. | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:51, 20 October 2023
| "Lurtz" is a concept which has only appeared in an adaptation of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. |
| Lurtz | |
|---|---|
| Orc | |
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| "Lurtz" in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Isengard, banks of Anduin, Amon Hen |
| Affiliation | White Hand Isengard faction |
| Language | Westron |
| Birth | T.A. 3019 Isengard |
| Death | 26 February T.A. 3019 Amon Hen |
| Notable for | Killing Boromir |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | Tall |
| Hair color | Black |
| Weaponry | Sword and bow |
| Gallery | Images of Lurtz |
Lurtz was the first of the Uruk-hai bred by Saruman. Lurtz was invented by Warner Bros. for The Lord of the Rings film series, where he was portrayed by Lawrence Makoare.
History[edit | edit source]
Lurtz was the first of Saruman's Uruk-hai to be bred, and led them into battle against the Fellowship of the Ring at Amon Hen. Lurtz also appeared to be the largest Uruk-hai, and his strength is highlighted when he strangles an Orc immediately after being spawned. In the book, Boromir is slain by an unnamed orc or orcs; he is described as having been "pierced by many arrows". In the film he is killed by Lurtz, who shot him three times. Before he could shoot a fourth arrow into Boromir, Aragorn intervened and a duel ensued. While Lurtz seemed to have the upper hand in the beginning due to his brute strength, he fell utterly short when it came to swordfighting; Aragorn quickly severed his opponent's sword arm and delivered a fatal thrust to the stomach. Lurtz tried to taunt Aragorn one last time, but was shortly after decapitated.
After his death, leadership of the troop of Uruk-hai passed to Uglúk, as was always the case in the books.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name "Lurtz" may have been derived by Peter Jackson and his co-writers from the style of Tolkien's Orkish language, specifically the name Lugbúrz.
Lurtz's name is never spoken aloud in the film, and is only known from the franchise and credits.
Other versions[edit | edit source]
In video games, Lurtz has been voiced by Isaac C. Singleton Jr..
Lurtz is one of the playable heroes of the Isengard Faction in EA's The Battle for Middle-earth Anthology.
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