1950-11-09 ( 74 years old ) in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Henry Yuk was born and raised in Brooklyn, graduating from Brooklyn College with a degree in English and Education. His introduction to theater came when his drama teacher at Midwood High School got him involved in “Sing,” a NYC high school performance program. However his early career was in education and child care, first teaching at three Brooklyn public schools & subsequently directing a Chinatown day care center for 6 years.
His interest in theater did not wane, and opportunity presented itself later when he was invited to join the Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Company. During this time he perfomed in numerous productions, including “Yellow Fever,” where he played the role of Chuck Chan.
Meanwhile, he also was developing experience in film. His first SAG job was in the movie “Eyewitness." This led to a number of small roles in other films, until he landed a more significant role in “The Last Dragon” which has since become a cult classic. Roles since then have included General Tan in Martin Scorsese’s “Kundun,” and Sung Yon Kim in the “Sopranos."
Henry has a warm personality with a keen sense of humor, which can be subtle and cerebral or antic and physical. At the same time he is quite adept at dramatic and more sensitive roles. Henry speaks Cantonese and Toisanese dialect. While he speaks perfect American English, he has also played roles with Asian accents. His credits include voiceovers and narration.
The son of immigrants from Guangdong Province, Henry lives in Brooklyn with his wife Holly Hyans, a partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They have two daughters.
Movies
Story Ave
2023-09-29
Ronny Chieng Takes Chinatown
2022-02-01
Where Is Kyra?
2018-04-06
Tracers
2015-01-15
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
2010-07-13
A NY Thing
2009-09-19
The Departed
2006-10-04
A Fish in the Bathtub
1999-03-01
Lulu on the Bridge
1998-09-06
Kundun
1997-12-25
Kiss of Death
1995-04-21
Robot in the Family
1994-03-02
Sticky Fingers
1988-05-06
Radio Days
1987-01-30
Murder: By Reason of Insanity
1985-10-01
The Pope of Greenwich Village
1984-06-22
Eyewitness
1981-02-13
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