KARL URBAN
Caesar, Cupid


Height
6' 1"

Mini biography

Originally from Wellington, New Zealand, Karl Urban now lives in Auckland. Born on June 7, 1972, he is the son of a leather goods manufacturer (who had hoped that Karl would follow in his footsteps). His first acting role was when he was 8-he had a line on a television show. However, he did not act again until after high school. He was offered a role in the NZ drama, "Shortland Street" (1992), as he was preparing to attend Victoria University. After appearing on the show for the 1993-1994 season he attended university for one year, then left to pursue his acting career. Over the next few years, he landed several theater roles in the Wellington area. Eventually, he moved to Auckland where a number of guest roles in NZ television followed. One of his first roles was that of a heroin addict in the drama, "Shark In the Park" (1989). He was in a movie as well, entitled "Once in Chunuck Bay" (AKA "Chunuk Bair" (1992)). Other television roles followed, including a guest starring role in the series, "White Fang" (1993). Karl's biggest role yet is Éomer in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.


Actor - filmography

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) .... Éomer
... aka Return of the King, The (2003) (USA: short title)
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002) .... Éomér
... aka Two Towers, The (2002) (USA: short title)
Ghost Ship (2002) .... Munder
"Privateers, The" (2000) TV Series .... Captain Aran Dravyk
Price of Milk, The (2000) .... Rob
Irrefutable Truth About Demons, The (2000) .... Harry Ballard
... aka Truth About Demons (2001) (USA)
Amazon High (1999) .... Kor
Via Satellite (1998) .... Paul - Chrissy's boyfriend
Heaven (1998) .... Sweeper
"Shortland Street" (1992) TV Series .... Paramedic Jamie Forrest (1993-1994)
Chunuk Bair (1992) .... Wellington soldier
"Homeward Bound" (1992) TV Series .... Tim Johnstone


Notable TV Guest Appearances

"Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) playing "Caesar" in episode: "When Fates Collide" (episode # 6.18) 7 May 2001
"Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) playing "Kor" in episode: "Lifeblood" (episode # 5.16) 18 March 2000
"Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) playing "Julius Caesar" in episode: "Ides of March" (episode # 4.21) 10 May 1999
"Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) playing "Julius Caesar" in episode: "Endgame" (episode # 4.20) 3 May 1999
"Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995) playing "Caius Julius Caesar" in episode: "Render Unto Caesar" (episode # 5.5) 26 October 1998
"Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) playing "Caesar" in episode: "A Good Day" (episode # 4.5) 26 October 1998
"Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) playing "Caesar" in episode: "When in Rome..." (episode # 3.16) 2 March 1998
"Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) playing "Caesar" in episode: "The Bitter Suite" (episode # 3.12) 2 February 1998
"Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) playing "Caesar" (uncredited, archive footage) in episode: "Debt, The: Part 1" (episode # 3.6) 3 November 1997
"Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) playing "Caesar" in episode: "The Deliverer" (episode # 3.4) 20 October 1997
"Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) playing "Cupid" in episode: "A Comedy of Eros" (episode # 2.22) 12 May 1997
"Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) playing "Cupid" in episode: "For Him the Bell Tolls" (episode # 2.16) 24 February 1997
"Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) playing "Julius Caesar" in episode: "Destiny" (episode # 2.12) 27 January 1997
"Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995) playing "Cupid" in episode: "The Green-Eyed Monster" (episode # 3.7) 11 November 1996
"Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) playing "Maell" in episode: "Altared States" (episode # 1.19) 2 April 1996