Karl Urban - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	June 07, 1972
Age	53
Birthplace	Wellington, New Zealand
Zodiac Sign	Gemini - (see also Karl Urban's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rat
Generation	Generation X
Known For	Playing Éomer in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, Dr. Leonard McCoy in 'Star Trek' reboot films, and Billy Butcher in 'The Boys'.

Intro

Karl Urban is a New Zealand actor best known for his roles in major film and television franchises, including Éomer in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy in the 'Star Trek' reboot films, and Billy Butcher in the Amazon Prime series 'The Boys.'

Early Life & Background

Karl Urban was born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand. His mother worked for Film Facilities in Wellington, which exposed him to the world of cinema from a young age, fostering his interest in acting. He attended St Mark's Church School and later Wellington College.

Career Highlights

• Breakthrough role as Éomer in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' (2002) and 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' (2003)
• Starred as Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy in 'Star Trek' (2009), 'Star Trek Into Darkness' (2013), and 'Star Trek Beyond' (2016)
• Played Billy Butcher in Amazon Prime's acclaimed TV series 'The Boys' (2019–present)
• Appeared as Vaako in 'The Chronicles of Riddick' (2004) and Judge Dredd in 'Dredd' (2012)
• Featured in TV series 'Xena: Warrior Princess', 'Hercules: The Legendary Journeys' early in his career

Trivia

• Urban performed many of his own stunts in his films, particularly in 'Dredd' and 'The Boys'.
• He is an advocate for New Zealand's film industry and has supported local charities.
• Urban is known for interacting closely with fans at conventions and on social media.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Urban
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0881631/