
Henry Yuk
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.
Acting (18 movies)

The Pope of Greenwich Village
1984

Ronny Chieng Takes Chinatown
2022

Lulu on the Bridge
1998

Kundun
1997

Murder: By Reason of Insanity
1985

The Departed
2006

Tracers
2015

Kiss of Death
1995

Where Is Kyra?
2018

Eyewitness
1981

Radio Days
1987

A Fish in the Bathtub
1999

The Sorcerer's Apprentice
2010

Sticky Fingers
1988

Robot in the Family
1994

A NY Thing
2009

Story Ave
2023

Too Tired to Die
1998
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