List of all Karl Urban Movies and TV Shows
Summary
Karl Urban is a New Zealand actor who has appeared in a variety of film and television roles. He was born on June 7, 1972, in Wellington, New Zealand.
RELATED: List of all Marilyn Monroe Movies
Table of Contents
Urban began his acting career in the early 1990s, and his early work included roles in New Zealand films and television shows. He gained international recognition for his roles in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, in which he played Eomer, and in the science fiction series “The Chronicles of Riddick,” in which he played Vaako.
Urban has also appeared in a number of other high-profile films, including “The Bourne Supremacy,” “Star Trek” and its sequels, “Dredd,” and “Thor: Ragnarok.” He has also had roles on television shows such as “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys,” “Xena: Warrior Princess,” and “The Boys.”
Urban is known for his versatility as an actor and for his ability to portray a wide range of characters. He has received critical acclaim for his performances and has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career.
Early life
Karl Urban was born on June 7, 1972, in Wellington, New Zealand. He was raised in the city’s Hataitai neighborhood and attended St. Mark’s Church School, where he participated in drama classes and school plays.
Urban’s father was a leather worker, and his mother worked for the New Zealand government. He has described his childhood as happy and has credited his parents with instilling in him a strong work ethic and a love of adventure.
As a teenager, Urban became interested in acting and began performing in local theater productions. After graduating from Wellington College, he enrolled at Victoria University of Wellington to study English and history. However, he dropped out after a year to pursue his acting career full-time.
Career
Karl Urban began his acting career in New Zealand in the early 1990s, appearing in a number of local television shows and films. One of his early roles was in the New Zealand soap opera “Shortland Street,” where he played the character of Paramedic Jamie Forrest.
Urban’s breakthrough role came in the 2002 film “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,” in which he played Eomer, a Rohan warrior. He went on to reprise the role in the final installment of the trilogy, “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.”
After his success in “The Lord of the Rings,” Urban went on to appear in a number of other high-profile films, including “The Bourne Supremacy” (2004), “Doom” (2005), “Star Trek” (2009), “RED” (2010), and “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017). He also played the lead role in the 2012 film “Dredd,” based on the comic book character Judge Dredd.
In addition to his film work, Urban has had several notable television roles. He appeared in the popular New Zealand series “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” and “Xena: Warrior Princess” in the 1990s. He also played John Kennex in the 2013 science fiction series “Almost Human,” and currently stars as Billy Butcher in the Amazon Prime series “The Boys.”
Throughout his career, Urban has received critical acclaim for his performances and has been nominated for numerous awards, including several Saturn Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Personal life
Karl Urban is a relatively private person when it comes to his personal life, but some information is available. He is married to Natalie Wihongi, a makeup artist, and they have two children together.
Urban is known for his love of motorcycles and often rides to work on his Harley-Davidson. He is also a fan of sports, particularly rugby, and supports the New Zealand All Blacks.
In his free time, Urban enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and listening to music. He is also a fan of science fiction and fantasy and has described himself as a “geek” in interviews.
Despite his success in Hollywood, Urban has maintained strong ties to his native New Zealand and frequently returns home to visit family and friends. He has also been involved in charity work, including supporting the Starship Foundation, which raises funds for the Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland.
Philanthropy
Karl Urban has been involved in a number of philanthropic efforts throughout his career. One of the causes he has supported is the Starship Foundation, which raises funds for the Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand. Urban has been a spokesperson for the organization and has participated in fundraising events for the hospital.
Urban has also been involved with the KidsCan charity, which provides clothing, food, and other essentials to children living in poverty in New Zealand. He has helped to raise awareness of the organization and has encouraged others to support its mission.
In addition, Urban has supported the National Breast Cancer Foundation in the United States, and has participated in fundraising events for the organization.
Overall, Urban has used his platform as a successful actor to bring attention to a variety of charitable causes and has encouraged his fans and followers to support these efforts as well.
List of all Karl Urban Movies and TV Shows
Here is a list of some of the notable movies and TV shows in which Karl Urban has appeared:
Movies:
- 1992 – Chunuk Bair
- 1998 – Heaven
- 2000 – The Price of Milk
- 2002 – Ghost Ship
- 2002 – The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
- 2003 – The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- 2004 – The Bourne Supremacy
- 2005 – Doom
- 2006 – Out of the Blue
- 2009 – Star Trek
- 2010 – RED
- 2011 – Priest
- 2012 – Dredd
- 2013 – Riddick
- 2015 – The Loft
- 2016 – Pete’s Dragon
- 2017 – Thor: Ragnarok
- 2019 – The Boys in the Band
- 2019 – The Chronicles of Riddick: Furya (pre-production)
TV Shows:
- 1993-1994 – Shortland Street
- 1996-2001 – Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
- 1998-2000 – Xena: Warrior Princess
- 2004-2005 – Comanche Moon
- 2013 – Almost Human
- 2019-present – The Boys
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Shark in the Park | Rohann Murdoch | 6 episodes |
| 1992 | Homeward Bound | Tim Johnstone | Unknown episodes |
| 1993 | White Fang | David | Episode: “Tough Kid” |
| 1993–1994 | Shortland Street | Paramedic Jamie Forrest | Recurring |
| 1995 | Riding High | James Westwood | Unknown episodes |
| 1996 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Cupid | Episode: “The Green-Eyed Monster” |
| 1996–2001 | Xena: Warrior Princess | Mael | Episode: “Altared States” (season 1) |
| Julius Caesar | 8 episodes (season 2–4, 6) | ||
| Cupid | 2 episodes (season 2) | ||
| Kor | Episode: “Lifeblood” (season 5) | ||
| 1997 | Amazon High | Kor | Television film |
| 1998 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Julius Caesar | Episode: “Render Unto Caesar” |
| 2000 | The Privateers | Capt. Aran Dravyk | Television film |
| 2008 | Comanche Moon[48] | Woodrow F. Call | Miniseries |
| 2013 | Almost Human | John Kennex | 13 episodes |
| 2014 | Short Poppies | Alex Turnbull | Episode: “Mary Ledbetter” |
| 2019–present | The Boys | William “Billy” Butcher | Lead role, 24 episodes. Also producer. Nominated—Best Actor in a Superhero Series, Critics’ Choice Super Awards Nominated—Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama, Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards |
| 2022 | Ark: The Animated Series | Bob | Voice role[49] |
