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Karl Urban was born on June 7, 1972 in Wellington, New Zealand. Karl Urban is credited as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. That works out to 54 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Wellington College. Credited works include The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Chronicles of Riddick and Star Trek.
My Take
Karl Urban might be the most reliably underrated actor of his generation, and I mean that as high praise. From Wellington stages to Éomer in The Lord of the Rings, a pitch-perfect Dr. McCoy in Star Trek, the helmeted stoicism of Dredd, and the gleeful menace of Billy Butcher in The Boys, he disappears into wildly different franchises without ever demanding the spotlight. What I value is his craftsman's temperament: no scandal, no vanity, just thorough preparation and total commitment. Directors trust him with beloved characters because he honors the material. To me, he is the quiet engine that keeps blockbusters believable.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Karl Urban
- Name (Japanese)
- カール・アーバン
- Reading
- かーる・あーばん
- Born
- June 7, 1972 (age 54)
- Origin
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rat
2. Background
- University
- Wellington College
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
| Notable work | The Chronicles of Riddick |
| Notable work | Star Trek |
| Notable work | Dredd |
| Notable work | The Boys |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Karl Urban born?
Karl Urban was born on June 7, 1972 and is 54 years old.
Where is Karl Urban from?
Karl Urban is from Wellington, New Zealand.
What does Karl Urban do?
Karl Urban works as actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor.
Where did Karl Urban study?
Karl Urban attended Wellington College.
What is Karl Urban known for?
Karl Urban's notable works include The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Chronicles of Riddick, Star Trek.
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