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Karl Urban as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy and Chris Pine in J.J. Abram's "Star Trek" (2009)
Karl Urban as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy and Chris Pine in J.J. Abram's "Star Trek" (2009) - © Paramount Pictures
Karl Urban stars as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy in J.J. Abram's movie, "Star Trek" (2009). Karl Urban has also been cast in "TRON 2.0."

Karl Urban is best known for his dynamic role as the Rohan warrior Eomer in the second and third installments of Peter Jackson's award-winning trilogy: "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." Jackson cast Karl Urban after viewing him in a rough cut of the critically acclaimed independent film "The Price of Milk," which garnered Urban a Best Actor nomination at the New Zealand Film Awards.

Born in Wellington, New Zealand, Karl Urban first appeared on television as a child actor. Throughout his school years, Karl Urban wrote, directed and starred in many film and stage productions. As a young adult, Karl Urban postponed his university studies to further pursue his acting career, training and working throughout Australasia in theater and film.

Karl Urban starred in the action/sci-fi feature "Doom" for director Andrzej Bartkowiak; "The Bourne Supremacy" starring opposite Matt Damon; and in "The Chronicles of Riddick" with Vin Diesel and Dame Judi Dench. Other feature credits for Karl Urban include "Via Satellite" and "Ghost Ship," in which he starred opposite Gabriel Byrne and Julianna Margulies.

Karl Urban stars in the television film "Comanche Moon," based on the Larry McMurtry novel.






KARL URBAN: FACTS

How tall is Karl Urban? How old is Karl Urban? Where was Karl Urban born? Find out here.

Age: 37 years old
Birthday: June 7, 1972
Height: 6' 1"
Full Name / Real Name: Karl-Heinz Urban
Birthplace: Wellington, New Zealand



KARL URBAN: NEWS


Karl Urban as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy and Chris Pine in J.J. Abram's "Star Trek" (2009)Stars Come Out for 'Scream 2009'Premiering on October 27, the awards ceremony will show an exclusive preview from Martin Scorsese's "Shutter Island," unveil footage from "New Moon" and include appearances by Taylor Lautner, Megan Fox, Tobey Maguire, Hugh Jackman, Liv Tyler, Eliza Dushku, Elijah Wood, Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder and many more. Read more...

 
 
 
 
KARL URBAN: TWEETS

Forgot that Karl Urban is in the new Star Trek movie. An unexpected treat.
less than an hour ago
Forgot how good the new Star Trek was. Karl Urban was great. Look forward to the sequel.
1 hour ago
My mom agrees: Karl Urban is HOT. Still voting him as Duncan Idaho. Hottest Tleilaxu ghola in the Universe.
1 hour ago
@PembrokeWKorgi Karl Urban was a FANTASTIC McCoy. I love the scene where they introduce him.
1 hour ago
I don't know why there's so much hate for Doom, the movie. I know it was campy but I enjoyed it. In fact, Karl Urban was in it. /awe
3 hours ago
Watched part of the new Star Trek movie on DVD. Forget Kirk and Spock, that Karl Urban is a really great McCoy.
4 hours ago
@wendilynnmakeup pack of cards, guitar, swiss army knife, solar generated light and Karl Urban :)
4 hours ago
karl urban nudity you say? i'm intrigued.
5 hours ago
Bones to Spock: "Are you out of your Vulcan mind!?!" totally love Bones Karl Urban is so hot!
5 hours ago
@lifebehindadesk One of my first questions was, of course, "HAVE YOU MET KARL URBAN?" the answer was sadly no. He has met Simon Pegg, tho!
7 hours ago
@Sileiwa yep Karl Urban is awesome, I keep forgetting he's in this movie until I see him again, haha.
21 hours ago
Planning to watch Star Trek (with Chris Pine and Karl Urban!! Squee! LOVE!) tonight.Netflix may not get this disc back until I buy a copy...
1 day ago
@himynamelssteph it's true though, karl urban is so dreamy. i've been missing out, i could have been a fan back when the two towers came out
1 day ago
walked past Kristin Dunst this afternoon and Karl Urban yesterday at work, gotta love working at a studio
1 day ago
I want to see Karl Urban nude!
1 day ago
matt just admitted to me that he has a man crush on captain fine and karl urban. now we have something in common, except for the man part.
1 day ago