Karl Urban

format_quote I don't see a benefit in accepting every single little morsel of work that comes along because I think in essence what you're doing is you're raping yourself really.

stars  Primary school classmate of Jack Yan.

stars  His character of Cupid was originally written into the "Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) Season 5 finale episode "Motherhood", but Urban was unavailable because he was filming "The Lord of the Rings" elsewhere in New Zealand. As compensation, Robert G. Tapert wrote the Season 6 episode "When Fates Collide" specifically for him, this time for his more popular character of Julius Caesar. Tapert also used this episode as an opportunity to bid farewell to two other fan favorite recurring characters; Alti and Brutus, portrayed by Claire Stansfield and David Franklin. "When Fates Collide" became one of the most popular episodes of the entire series.

stars  Appears in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), which was previously made as an animated film with the voice of John Huston. Urban later appeared in "Comanche Moon" (2008) (mini), a prequel to "Lonesome Dove" (1989) (mini), which featured Anjelica Huston.

stars  Of German descent on his father's side.

stars  Has played the younger versions of iconic characters in two "prequels." He plays Woodrow Call in the "Lonesome Dove" (1989) (mini) prequel "Comanche Moon" (2008) (mini) and Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy in Star Trek (2009).