
Henry Yuk
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2023 ·Story Aveas Old Man
- 2023 ·Full Circleas Edward Chung
- 2022 ·Ronny Chieng Takes Chinatownas Self
- 2021 ·The Equalizeras Eddie Cheung
- 2020 ·Talking Sopranosas Self
- 2018 ·Where Is Kyra?as Scott
- 2017 ·Marvel's Iron Fistas Hai-Qing Yang
- 2016 ·Marvel's Luke Cageas Hai-Qing Yang
- 2016 ·The Tickas Shaman
- 2015 ·Tracersas Chinese Man
- 2010 ·The Sorcerer's Apprenticeas Chinese Dragon Carrier
- 2009 ·A NY Thingas Salesman
- 2006 ·The Departedas Chinese Government Man
- 2001 ·Law & Order: Criminal Intentas Bradley
- 2001 ·100 Centre Streetas
- 2000 ·Deadlineas Vendor
- 1999 ·Third Watchas Driver
- 1999 ·Law & Order: Special Victims Unitas Arthur Chang
- 1999 ·A Fish in the Bathtubas Chinese Baker
- 1999 ·The Sopranosas Sungyon Kim
- 1998 ·Lulu on the Bridgeas Chinese Thug
- 1997 ·Kundunas General Tan
- 1995 ·Kiss of Deathas Chinese Restaurant Owner
- 1994 ·Robot in the Familyas Massage Parlor Patron
- 1990 ·Law & Orderas Lao
- 1988 ·Sticky Fingersas Joey
- 1987 ·Radio Daysas Japanese
- 1985 ·Murder: By Reason of Insanityas Dr. Chang
- 1984 ·The Pope of Greenwich Villageas Assistant Cook
- 1981 ·Eyewitnessas Vietnamese Man #2
- 1952 ·Guiding Lightas Nakamura