Karl Urban
Birth Name:
Karl-Heinz Urban
Birth Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Profession
Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Has served as an ambassador for the KidsCan organization, which aids disadvantaged children in New Zealand
- Won the Quantas Film and TV Award for his work in the film "Out of the Blue․"
- Got his start in acting at the age of eight, eventually getting his big break on the series "Shortland Street․"
- Studied at Wellington College and Victoria University of Wellington
- Often portrays characters who are involved in an adventure
- Performed in the Auckland Theatre Company's production of "Foreskin's Lament․"
- Was in contention for the role of James Bond in "Casino Royale․"
Awards
- 2000Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2001Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2003ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Winner
- 2003DVDX Award - Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD):Nominated
- 2003Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
- 2003NBR Award - Best Acting by an Ensemble:Winner
- 2004Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Winner
- 2004Critics Choice Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Winner
- 2004Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Winner
- 2004PFCS Award - Best Ensemble Acting:Nominated
- 2006Chainsaw Award - Bloodiest Beatdown:Nominated
- 2008Film Award - Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Film:Winner
- 2009BSFC Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
- 2009WAFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
- 2010DFCS Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Winner
- 2010Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
- 2019IGN Award - Best TV Ensemble:Nominated
- 2020IGN Award - Best TV Ensemble:Nominated
- 2021CCA Super Award - Best Actor in a Superhero Series:Nominated
- 2021HCA Award - Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama:Nominated