Karl Yune (born April 16, 1975) is an American actor.
Early life
Yune, a Korean American, was born and raised in Washington, D.C.. He studied business, literature, and philosophy before switching to a major in theater at Columbia University's School of Arts, New York, after winning the role of Romeo for a presentation of Romeo and Juliette. He also studied with the Groundlings Improv Group.
Career
Yune got his first lead role in a studio film as Tran, one of the guides in Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid. He has also appeared in Forbidden Warrior, and Memoirs of a Geisha, as well as in the short films Miracle Mile (which has received several awards), and Hold Up. He has also acted in various Off-Broadway plays, and done fashion modeling. Yune appears in the third season of Arrow as Maseo Yamashiro, the husband of Tatsu Yamashiro.
Karl Yune is sometimes credited as Carl Yune and Karl Hahn (as in Miracle Mile).
Personal life
He is the younger brother of actor Rick Yune. Yune currently resides in Los Angeles.
Filmography
- Forbidden Warrior (2004) - Locust
- Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) - Tran
- Miracle Mile (2004) - James Hudson
- Hold Up (2004) - Cashier
- Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) - Koichi
- Freezerburn (2005) - Alex the 2nd A.D.
- Ken (Short) - Ken (2006)
- Hers - K (2007)
- Speed Racer (2008) - Taejo Body Guard
- Slaughter (2008)
- Real Steel (2011) - Tak Mashido
- The Invitation (2015) - Choi
Television appearances
- One on One, episode Bright Lights, Big City (2004) - Emcee
- Knight Rider, episode Journey to the End of the Knight (2009)
- Arrow (2014-2015) - Maseo Yamashiro
Other credits
- Karl Yune has given voice to a character (Chinese Rig) in 50 Cent's video game 50 Cent: Bulletproof.
References
- ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (July 2, 2014). "Arrow Season 3 Scoop: Meet Oliver's Hong Kong Handler". TV line. Retrieved July 2, 2014.Â
External links
- Official site
- Karl Yune at the Internet Movie Database