Karl-Heinz Urban, born on June 7, 1972, in Wellington, New Zealand, is a New Zealand actor known for his roles in The Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Dredd, and The Boys.

     Urban developed an early interest in acting, influenced by his mother, who worked in the film industry. His first acting role came at age eight in the television series Pioneer Woman. He attended Wellington College and later enrolled at Victoria University of Wellington, but left after a year to pursue acting.

     His career began with appearances in New Zealand films and television series, including Xena: Warrior Princess. His first Hollywood role was in Ghost Ship (2002), followed by his portrayal of Éomer in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) and The Return of the King (2003). He later starred as Vaako in The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), Kirill in The Bourne Supremacy (2004), and Judge Dredd in Dredd (2012).

     Urban gained further recognition as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy in Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), and Star Trek Beyond (2016). He also played Skurge in Thor: Ragnarok (2017) and currently stars as Billy Butcher in The Boys (2019–present).

     Urban was married to Natalie Wihongi from 2004 to 2014, and they have two children. He enjoys horseback riding, a skill he showcased in The Chronicles of Riddick.