Lurtz
| 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" from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Affiliation | Saruman, Sauron |
| Birth | Isengard |
| Death | 26 February T.A. 3019 Amon Hen |
| Notable for | Killing Boromir |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | Tall |
| Hair color | Black |
| Weaponry | Sword, Bow |
| Gallery | Images of Lurtz |
Lurtz is a character created specifically for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. He was played by New Zealand actor Lawrence Makoare. In video games, he is voiced by Isaac C. Singleton Jr.
[edit] Role
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 movie he is killed by Lurtz, who shoots him three times. Aragorn then intervenes, and after a brief fight stabs Lurtz and then removes his head.
The character of Lurtz is one of the playable heroes of the Isengard Faction in EA's The Battle for Middle-earth Anthology.
[edit] Etymology
The name "Lurtz" may have been derived by 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.