Karl Urban quotes

Karl Urban is a New Zealand actor known for his roles in both Hollywood blockbusters and television series. His performances in franchises like "The Lord of the Rings," "Star Trek," and "The Boys" have earned global recognition. He continues to captivate audiences with his versatile acting talent. Here are 15 of his quotes:

Nothing beats a great smile. (Karl Urban)
I don't believe I could work as effectively at what I do without the support of my wife. View quote
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My philosophy is whatever you do, you've got to invest in yourself. If you don't, there are a lot of people out there who will get the job because they're more prepared than you. View quote
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It was always something I knew I was capable of and from an early age my mother was involved in the film industry. She used to work at a production company. So I was exposed to a renaissance period of films in New Zealand back in the early 80's. View quote
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When you work so hard on making a film, it's all worthwhile when you get to experience seeing that film with an audience who thoroughly enjoy it and react to the movie. View quote
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There's only so much you can do until you get on set and see the aesthetics of what you're dealing with. Then you see what the other players are giving to you. It's all about the transfer of energy between different actors. View quote
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That's always an interesting concept when you try to make your dream into a reality and you come up against the facts of exactly what it is you're attempting to do. View quote
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If I read a script and find it engaging and I start making choices in my mind on how to approach the work, than that's a good indication that it is something worth pursuing. View quote
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When I work, I try to eat as much vegetarian as possible. When I do Cupid, I eat vegetarian because I need the energy. I've got those wings on my back. View quote
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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. View quote
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I love fishing and surfing, and I work out every day. (Karl Urban)
I never envisioned when I was reading that comic as a 17-year-old that I would have the opportunity to actually play the character. View quote
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I did a little theatre work after that and the following year I got another part in a television series. Then it was almost to the end of the year before I got more work. That was coming to terms with the reality of the vocation I had chosen. View quote
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That is a big danger, losing your inspiration. When I work in film and television I try to do each take a little differently. I never want to do the same thing twice, because then you're not being spontaneous, you're just recreating something. View quote
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I like the timeframe involved in being an actor. View quote
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Karl Urban

Karl Urban - Image
Photo: Daniel Benavides from Austin, TX, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: New Zealander Actor
Born: June 7, 1972
Quotes count: 15