Henry Yuk
Born: 1950-11-09 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known For: Acting
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
2023
- Full Circle as Edward Chung
- Story Ave as Old Man
2022
- Ronny Chieng Takes Chinatown as Self
2021
- The Equalizer as Eddie Cheung
2020
- Talking Sopranos as Self
2018
- Where Is Kyra? as Scott
2017
- Marvel's Iron Fist as Hai-Qing Yang
2016
- Marvel's Luke Cage as Hai-Qing Yang
- The Tick as Shaman
2015
- Tracers as Chinese Man
2010
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice as Chinese Dragon Carrier
2009
- A NY Thing as Salesman
2006
- The Departed as Chinese Government Man
2001
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Bradley
- 100 Centre Street
2000
- Deadline as Vendor
1999
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Arthur Chang
- The Sopranos as Sungyon Kim
- Third Watch as Driver
- A Fish in the Bathtub as Chinese Baker
1998
- Lulu on the Bridge as Chinese Thug
- Too Tired to Die as Chinese Man #2
1997
- Kundun as General Tan
1995
- Kiss of Death as Chinese Restaurant Owner
1994
- Robot in the Family as Massage Parlor Patron
1990
- Law & Order as Lao
1988
- Sticky Fingers as Joey
1987
- Radio Days as Japanese
1985
- Murder: By Reason of Insanity as Dr. Chang
1984
- The Pope of Greenwich Village as Assistant Cook
1981
- Eyewitness as Vietnamese Man #2
1952
- Guiding Light as Nakamura