About
Karl Urban is a New Zealand actor who has built a successful career in both his native country and Hollywood. He gained initial recognition for his roles in New Zealand films and television series, including *Xena: Warrior Princess*. Urban has since starred in numerous high-profile films, including *The Lord of the Rings* trilogy, the *Star Trek* reboot film series, and Marvel Studios' *Thor: Ragnarok*. He currently stars in the Amazon Prime Video series *The Boys*.
Career Timeline
Early NZ TV Roles
Began acting career in New Zealand television.
'Lord of the Rings' Role
Played Éomer, gaining international recognition.
'Star Trek' Success
Starred as Dr. McCoy in the reboot series.
'Dredd' Lead Role
Played the titular character in action film.
'Thor: Ragnarok' Appearance
Appeared in Marvel Cinematic Universe film.
'The Boys' Lead Role
Starred in the popular Amazon Prime series.
Established Actor
Remains a consistently working actor.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026