About Karl Urban
Karl-Heinz Urban, born on June 7, 1972, is a renowned New Zealand actor whose impressive career has spanned across both local and international film industries. He first captivated audiences with his performances in New Zealand television series and films, notably his role in the cult classic Xena: Warrior Princess. Urban made his Hollywood debut in 2002 with the horror flick Ghost Ship, paving the way for a series of high-profile roles.
He gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Éomer in Peter Jackson's acclaimed The Lord of the Rings trilogy and later played Vaako in the Riddick franchise. Urban has also brought to life iconic characters such as Leonard McCoy in the Star Trek reboot series, Kirill in The Bourne Supremacy, and John "Reaper" Grimm in Doom. His role as Judge Dredd in the gritty reboot Dredd showcased his versatility, and his performances in Pete's Dragon and Thor: Ragnarok as Gavin Magary and Skurge, respectively, further solidified his status in Hollywood.
In television, Urban starred in the critically acclaimed sci-fi series Almost Human in 2013 and has been captivating audiences as Billy Butcher in Amazon's hit superhero series The Boys since 2019.
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Movie Credits
Karl Urban has appeared in 47 movies.
TV Credits
Karl Urban has appeared in 13 shows.
These include The Boys, Reunited Apart, Almost Human, ARK: The Animated Series, Prime Rewind: Inside The Boys, White Fang, Comanche Moon, Shortland Street, Gen V, Xena: Warrior Princess, Honest Trailers, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.