Henry Yuk
Born
9 November 1950 (75)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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 i...
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 (20)
Story Ave
2023
Ronny Chieng Takes Chinatown
2022
Where Is Kyra?
2018
Tracers
2015
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
2010
Meet Monica Velour
2010
A NY Thing
2009
The Departed
2006
A Fish in the Bathtub
1999
Lulu on the Bridge
1998
Too Tired to Die
1998
Kundun
1997
Siao Yu
1995
Kiss of Death
1995
Robot in the Family
1994
Sticky Fingers
1988
Radio Days
1987
Murder: By Reason of Insanity
1985
The Pope of Greenwich Village
1984
Eyewitness
1981