Is Karl Urban A-List?
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No — Karl Urban is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2009
'Star Trek' Success
Lost A-list status in 2012
Dropped to B tier — 'Dredd' Lead Role
Ranking Timeline
1993D$0.01M
Early NZ TV Roles
Began acting career in New Zealand television.
2002B▲▲$0.5M+$0.49M
'Lord of the Rings' Role
Played Éomer, gaining international recognition.
2009A▲$2M+$1.5M
'Star Trek' Success
Starred as Dr. McCoy in the reboot series.
2012B▼$5M+$3M
'Dredd' Lead Role
Played the titular character in action film.
2017B$10M+$5M
'Thor: Ragnarok' Appearance
Appeared in Marvel Cinematic Universe film.
2019A▲$15M+$5M
'The Boys' Lead Role
Starred in the popular Amazon Prime series.
2026B▼$20M+$5M
Established Actor
Remains a consistently working actor.
Last updated: February 25, 2026