Trivia

His brother is actor Rick Yune.

Karl's maternal grandfather is Japanese of Mongolian descent.

Attended Columbia University in New York City before pursuing theatre full time.

Was offered a five-year contract role on the daytime Soap, All My Children (1970). He passed and shortly after, landed his lead film roles.

Has been practicing Shaolin Kung Fu since he was 7 years old. He also started wrestling at 8 and was an undefeated wrestler growing up in Washington, D.C.

Named his puppy Kato (after Bruce Lee's character in the television show El avispón verde (1966)).

While in school, Karl made ends meet by modeling and picking up campaigns from L'Oreal to Phat Farm clothing.

Karl has done two films for DreamWorks Studios. In both films his characters were native Japanese.