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.
2023
as Edward Chung
2022
2021
as Eddie Cheung
2018
as Scott
2017
as Hai-Qing Yang
2016
as Hai-Qing Yang
2016
as Shaman
2015
as Chinese Man
2010
as Chinese Dragon Carrier
2006
as Chinese Government Man
2001
as Bradley
2001
2000
as Vendor
1999
as Driver
1999
as Arthur Chang
1999
as Chinese Baker
1999
as Sungyon Kim
1998
as Chinese Thug
1997
as General Tan
1995
as Chinese Restaurant Owner
1994
as Massage Parlor Patron
1990
as Lao
1988
as Joey
1987
as Japanese
1985
as Dr. Chang
1984
as Assistant Cook
1981
as Vietnamese Man #2
1952
as Nakamura