Karl Urban Bio | Wiki
Karl Urban is a popular New Zealand actor who started his career with appearances in New Zealand films and TV series such as Xena: Warrior Princess. Karl’s first Hollywood role was in the 2002 horror film Ghost Ship. In 2013, Karl starred in the sci-fi series Almost Human. Since 2019, Karl has appeared as Billy Butcher in Amazon’s superhero streaming television series The Boys.
He played John “Reaper” Grimm in Universal Pictures’ Doom (based on the first-person shooter video game Doom), which became released on 21 October 2005. In 2007, Karl appeared in the Viking adventure Pathfinder. A longtime fan of Westerns, Karl appeared as Woodrow Call in Comanche Moon, a television miniseries that aired in early 2008 as a prequel to the Lonesome Dove miniseries based on Larry McMurtry’s book series of the same name.
He also starred as CIA agent William Cooper in Red, adapted from the graphic novel of the same name and co-starring Bruce Willis and Helen Mirren. In addition, Karl portrayed Black Hat, a villainous priest-turned-vampire, in the film adaption of the Korean manhwa Priest, released in 3-D in 2011.
Karl Urban Age
Karl was born on June 7, 1972, in Wellington, New Zealand. He is 51 years old. Karl celebrates his birthday on June 7, every year.
Karl Urban Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Karl stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in ( Approx. 1.88m ).
Karl Urban Family
He was born in Wellington, New Zealand. Karl’s father, a German immigrant, owned a leather goods store, while his mother once served for Film Facilities in Wellington. Via his mother, Karl was exposed to classic New Zealand cinema and developed an interest in the film industry.
Karl Urban Wife
Karl was married to his longtime partner, Natalie Wihongi, who was his makeup artist for the 2000 television film The Privateers. The pair married in September 2004. The couple has two sons; Hunter and Indiana. Karl and Natalie announced their separation in June 2014, selling their home for NZ$6.65 million in December 2014. From 2014 until 2018, Karl was in a relationship with actress Katee Sackhoff.
Karl Urban Education
He went to St Mark’s Church School, where Karl showed an early love for public performance. Later on, Karl attended Wellington College in 1986–1990. Karl afterward enrolled at Victoria University of Wellington in the Bachelor of Arts program but left after one year to pursue a career in acting. Over the next few years, Karl starred in several local TV commercials in addition to theater roles in the Wellington area.
Karl Urban Lord Of The Rings
He starred as Éomer in the 2002 epic fantasy adventure film The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers directed by Peter Jackson. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers became financed and distributed by the American studio New Line Cinema, but was filmed and edited entirely in Jackson’s native New Zealand, concurrently with the other two parts of the trilogy.
Karl Urban Movies And Tv Shows
– Chunuk Bair (1992) as Wellington Soldier
– The Irrefutable Truth about Demons (2000) as Harry Ballard
– The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) as Éomer
– The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) as Siberius Vaako
– Doom (2005) as John “Reaper” Grimm
– Star Trek (2009) as Leonard McCoy
– Dredd (2012) as Judge Dredd
– Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) as Stormtrooper
– Butcher: A Short Film (2020) as William “Billy” Butcher
– The Sea Beast (2022) as Jacob Holland
– Shark in the Park (1990) as Rohann Murdoch
– Xena: Warrior Princess (1996-2001) as Julius Caesar
– Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1998) as Julius Caesar
– The Boys (2019-present) as William “Billy” Butcher
– Ark: The Animated Series (2022) as Bob
Karl Urban Thor
In 2017, Karl played Skurge in Thor: Ragnarok a 2017 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Thor, produced by Marvel Studios as well as distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Thor: Ragnarok is the sequel to Thor (2011) and Thor: The Dark World (2013), and is the 17th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Karl Urban Star Trek
In 2009, Karl played Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy, a role originated by DeForest Kelley in the original Star Trek TV series. A fan of the Star Trek franchise since childhood, Karl actively pursued a role in the film. Karl’s performance was widely embraced by the Star Trek fan community for its faithfulness to the spirit of Kelley’s McCoy.
Karl Urban Dredd
In 2012, Karl appeared as the law-enforcing comic book character Judge Dredd in the film Dredd. During an interview with Shave magazine, Karl described it as a “high-octane, action-fueled film… about the day in the life of Dredd”. The movie became directed by Pete Travis, with a script by Alex Garland. Though it underperformed at the box office, Dredd became well-received by critics.
Karl Urban Net Worth
Karl gets his wealth from his work as an actor who started his career with appearances in New Zealand films and TV series such as Xena: Warrior Princess. Therefore, Karl has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Karl’s estimated net worth is $20 million.
How Tall Is Karl Urban
Karl is a man of above-average stature who stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in ( Approx. 1.88m ).
How Old Is Karl Urban
Karl is a 51-year-old who was born on June 7, 1972, in Wellington, New Zealand.
Who Is Karl Urban
Karl is an actor who started his career with appearances in New Zealand films and TV series such as Xena: Warrior Princess. Karl’s first Hollywood role was in the 2002 horror film Ghost Ship. In 2013, Karl starred in the sci-fi series Almost Human. Since 2019, Karl has appeared as Billy Butcher in Amazon’s superhero streaming television series The Boys.
Karl Urban Social Media Handles
Twitter – @KarlUrban
Instagram – karlurban