Karl Urban
Known for
Acting
Born
June 7, 1972 (age 54)
Birthplace
Wellington, New Zealand
Biography
Karl-Heinz Urban (born 7 June 1972) is a New Zealand actor. His career began with appearances in New Zealand films and TV series such as Xena: Warrior Princess. His first Hollywood role was in the 2002 horror film Ghost Ship. Since then, he has starred in many high-profile movies, including as Éomer in the second and third instalments of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Vaako in the second and third instalments of the Riddick film series, Leonard McCoy in the Star Trek reboot film series, Kirill in The Bourne Supremacy (2004), John "Reaper" Grimm in Doom (2005), Judge Dredd in Dredd (2012), Gavin Magary in Pete's Dragon (2016), and Skurge in Marvel Studios' Thor: Ragnarok (2017). In 2013, he s...
Best known work
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002
Thor: Ragnarok
2017
The Boys
2019
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
Star Trek
2009
Star Trek Into Darkness
2013
The Bourne Supremacy
2004
RED
2010
Star Trek Beyond
2016Filmography
2026
I, Objectas Frank, Producer
2026
Mortal Kombat IIas Johnny Cage
2026
The Bluffas Captain Connor
2024
2023
2022
The Sea Beastas Jacob Holland (voice)
2020
DC Showcase - Batman: Death in the Familyas Sergeant Rock (voice)
2020
2020
2019
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalkeras Stormtrooper (uncredited)
2019
2019
DC Showcase: Sgt. Rockas Sgt. Rock (voice)
2018
Bentas Danny Gallagher
2017
Hangmanas Detective Ruiney
2017
Acts of Vengeanceas Strode
2017
Thor: Ragnarokas Skurge
2016
For the Love of Spockas Self
2016
Building Star Trekas Himself
2016
50 Years of Star Trekas Self
2016
Pete's Dragonas Gavin
2016
Star Trek Beyondas Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy
2015
2014
The Loftas Vincent Stevens
2014
2014