Guide Note:

Karl Urban is a New Zealand born actor who has starred in such films as The Bourne Supremacy and has been cast as Leonard McCoy in the 2009 Star Trek film.

Fast Facts:

1. Birth date: June 7, 1972
2. Birth place: Wellington, New Zealand
3. Was rumored to be a James Bond candidate before Daniel Craig was given the role

Life and Career

Karl Urban was born in Wellington, New Zealand. He dropped out after his first year of college at Victoria University of Wellington to pursue a career in acting. He soon got his break on the TV show Shortland Street, which led to more work in films and TV.

His big break into Hollywood came when he starred as Eomer in The Lord of the Rings film series and as Kirill in The Bourne Supremacy.

He is currently set to play Leonard McCoy in the 2009 Star Trek film.

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