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karl Yune Profile |
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Birth Date: April 16, 1975
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Birth Place: Washington D.C., USA
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Birth Name: karl Yune
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Height: 6'1"
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Biography |
Karl Yune (born April 16, 1975) is a Korean American actor,
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.
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.
Karl Yune is sometimes credited as Carl Yune and Karl Hahn
(as in Miracle Mile).
He is the younger brother of actor Rick Yune.
Yune currently resides in Los Angeles. |
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Other Information |
His brother is actor Rick Yune.
Named his puppy Kato (after Bruce Lee's character in the
television show "The Green Hornet" (1966)).
While in school, Karl made ends meet by modeling and picking
up campaigns from L'Oreal to Phat Farm clothing.
Was offered a five-year contract role on the daytime Soap,
"All My Children" (1970). He passed and shortly after,
landed his lead film roles.
Attended Columbia University in New York City before
pursuing theatre full time. |
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