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Henry Yuk
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Henry Yuk
Homepage
http://www.henryyuk.com
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1950-11-09,Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Gender
Male
Biography
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.

Filmography

The Pope of Greenwich Village

6.3

The Pope of Greenwich Village
1984-06-22

Ronny Chieng Takes Chinatown

8

Ronny Chieng Takes Chinatown
2022-02-01

Lulu on the Bridge

5.9

Lulu on the Bridge
1998-09-06

6.8

Kundun
1997-12-25

Murder: By Reason of Insanity

3.5

Murder: By Reason of Insanity
1985-10-01

8.159

The Departed
2006-10-04

6

Tracers
2015-01-15

5.7

Kiss of Death
1995-04-21

5.6

Where Is Kyra?
2018-04-06

5.584

Eyewitness
1981-02-13

7.041

Radio Days
1987-01-30

A Fish in the Bathtub

6.9

A Fish in the Bathtub
1999-03-01

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

6.1

The Sorcerer's Apprentice
2010-07-13

6.4

Sticky Fingers
1988-05-06

Robot in the Family

1.7

Robot in the Family
1994-03-02

2.7

A NY Thing
2009-09-19

6.1

Story Ave
2023-09-29

Marvel's Luke Cage

6.925

Marvel's Luke Cage
2016-09-30

Marvel's Iron Fist

6.5

Marvel's Iron Fist
2017-03-17

6.5

Full Circle
2023-07-13

6.981

The Tick
2016-08-19

7.4

Law & Order
1990-09-13

8.7

The Sopranos
1999-01-10

7.5

The Equalizer
2021-02-07

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

7.9

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999-09-20

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

7.6

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001-09-30

0

Deadline
2000-10-02

5.5

Guiding Light
1952-06-30

100 Centre Street

7.7

100 Centre Street
2001-01-15

7.9

Third Watch
1999-09-23

Talking Sopranos

0

Talking Sopranos
2020-04-07