Karl Urban


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Originally from Wellington, New Zealand, Karl Urban now lives in Auckland. Born on June 7, 1972, he is the son of a leather-goods manufacturer (who had hoped that Karl would follow in his footsteps). His first acting role was when he was 8 -- he had a line on a television series. However, he did not act again until after high school. He was ... See full bio »

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  Untitled Star Trek Sequel (announced)
Doctor 'Bones' McCoy (rumored)
 2022 ARK: The Animated Series (TV Series) (filming)
Bob (voice)
 2019-2021 The Boys (TV Series)
Billy Butcher
- Episode #3.2 (2021) ... Billy Butcher
- Payback (2021) ... Billy Butcher
- What I Know (2020) ... Billy Butcher
- Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker (2020) ... Billy Butcher
- The Bloody Doors Off (2020) ... Billy Butcher
 2020 Butcher: a Short Film (Short)
Billy Butcher
 2019 Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker
Stormtrooper (uncredited)
 2019 Sgt. Rock (Video short)
Sgt. Rock (voice)
 2018/I Bent
Danny Gallagher
 2017/II Hangman
Det. Will Ruiney
 2017 Acts of Vengeance
Strode
 2017 Thor: Ragnarok
Skurge
 2016 Pete's Dragon
Gavin
 2016 Star Trek Beyond
Doctor 'Bones' McCoy
 2014 The Loft
Vincent Stevens
 2014 Short Poppies (TV Series)
Alex the Hair Dresser
- David Farrier (2014) ... Alex the Hair Dresser
- Mary Ledbetter (2014) ... Alex the Hair Dresser
 2013-2014 Almost Human (TV Series)
Detective John Kennex
- Straw Man (2014) ... Detective John Kennex
- Beholder (2014) ... Detective John Kennex
- Disrupt (2014) ... Detective John Kennex
- Perception (2014) ... Detective John Kennex
- Unbound (2014) ... Detective John Kennex
 2013 Walking with Dinosaurs 3D
Uncle Zack
 2013 Riddick
Vaako
 2013 Riddick: Blindsided (Short)
Vaako (voice)
 2013 Star Trek (Video Game)
Bones (voice)
 2012 Dredd
Judge Dredd
 2011 Priest
Black Hat
 2010 And Soon the Darkness
Michael
 2010 RED
William Cooper
 2009 Black Water Transit
Earl Pike
 2009 Star Trek
Bones
 2008 Comanche Moon (TV Mini-Series)
Woodrow F. Call
- Episode #1.3 (2008) ... Woodrow F. Call
- Episode #1.2 (2008) ... Woodrow F. Call
- Episode #1.1 (2008) ... Woodrow F. Call
 2007 Pathfinder
Ghost
 2006/I Out of the Blue
Nick Harvey
 2005 Doom
John Grimm
 2004 The Bourne Supremacy
Kirill
 2002 Ghost Ship
Munder
 1996-2001 Xena: Warrior Princess (TV Series)
Julius Caesar / Caesar / Cupid / ...
- When Fates Collide (2001) ... Julius Caesar
- Lifeblood (2000) ... Kor
- The Ides of March (1999) ... Julius Caesar
- Endgame (1999) ... Julius Caesar
- A Good Day (1998) ... Julius Caesar
 2000 The Privateers (TV Movie)
Capt. Aran Dravyk
 2000 The Price of Milk
Rob
 2000 Truth About Demons
Harry Ballard
 1996-1998 Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (TV Series)
Julius Caesar / Cupid
- Render Unto Caesar (1998) ... Julius Caesar
- The Green-Eyed Monster (1996) ... Cupid
 1998 Via Satellite
Paul
 1998 Heaven
Sweeper
 1997 Amazon High (TV Movie)
Kor
 1996 Cover Story (TV Series)
Damien Marshall
- The Cult (1996) ... Damien Marshall
 1995 Riding High (TV Series)
James Westwood
 1993 White Fang (TV Series)
David
- Tough Kid (1993) ... David
 1992 Chunuk Bair
Wellington Soldier
 1992 Homeward Bound (TV Series)
Tim Johnstone
 1992 Shortland Street (TV Series)
Paramedic Jamie Forrest (1993-1994)
 1991 Shark in the Park (TV Series)
Rohann Murdoch
- Nothing But the Truth (1991) ... Rohann Murdoch
- A Sensitive Family Matter (1991) ... Rohann Murdoch
- Give a Dog a Bad Name (1991) ... Rohann Murdoch
- Et Tu, Brute (1991) ... Rohann Murdoch
- Thicker Than Water (1991) ... Rohann Murdoch
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Other Works:

(February/March 1998) Stage: He appeared in "The Herbal Bed" at the Maidment Theatre in Auckland, New Zealand (as the character Jett Lane). See more »

Publicity Listings:

4 Interviews | 2 Articles | 2 Pictorials | See more »

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Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Personal Quote:

It's such a small industry here, you inevitably end up working with the same people over and over again. There are only so many actors to go around, which is good for us. See more »

Trivia:

Had a beret and coat to perform self-written Frank Spencer skits at ages 11 and 12 as school assembly entertainment. See more »

Trademark:

Deep commanding voice See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini

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