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Henry Yuk
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 Midw…
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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
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2023
Story Ave
Movie Old Man
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2023
Full Circle
TV show Edward Chung
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2022
Ronny Chieng Takes Chinatown
Movie Self
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2021
The Equalizer
TV show Eddie Cheung
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2020
Talking Sopranos
TV show Self
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2018
Where Is Kyra?
Movie Scott
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2017
Marvel's Iron Fist
TV show Hai-Qing Yang
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2016
Marvel's Luke Cage
TV show Hai-Qing Yang
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2016
The Tick
TV show Shaman
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2015
Tracers
Movie Chinese Man
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2010
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Movie Chinese Dragon Carrier
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2010
Meet Monica Velour
Movie Amandas Dad
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2009
A NY Thing
Movie Salesman
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2009
Nurse Jackie
TV show Lok-Kwan
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2006
The Departed
Movie Chinese Government Man
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2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
TV show Bradley
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2001
100 Centre Street
TV show
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2000
Deadline
TV show Vendor
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1999
Third Watch
TV show Driver
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1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV show Arthur Chang
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1999
A Fish in the Bathtub
Movie Chinese Baker
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1999
The Sopranos
TV show Sungyon Kim
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1998
Lulu on the Bridge
Movie Chinese Thug
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1998
Too Tired to Die
Movie Chinese Man #2
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1997
Kundun
Movie General Tan
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1995
Siao Yu
Movie Boss
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1995
Kiss of Death
Movie Chinese Restaurant Owner
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1994
Robot in the Family
Movie Massage Parlor Patron
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1990
Law & Order
TV show Lao
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1988
Sticky Fingers
Movie Joey
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1987
Radio Days
Movie Japanese
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1985
Murder: By Reason of Insanity
Movie Dr. Chang
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1984
The Pope of Greenwich Village
Movie Assistant Cook
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1981
Eyewitness
Movie Vietnamese Man #2
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1952
Guiding Light
TV show Nakamura
