Johann Urb
Biography
Johann Urb, born on January 24, 1977, in Tallinn, then part of the Estonian SSR of the USSR (now Harju County, Estonia), is an Estonian‑American actor and former model. He is the son of Tarmo and Maris Urb; his father, an Estonian musician, is the brother of actor and singer Toomas Urb. At ten years old he relocated to Finland with his mother and her Finnish husband, spending his formative years in Tampere. After turning seventeen he moved to the United States, where his father resided, and began a modeling career in New York City that transitioned into acting. Urb studied drama at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and has accumulated over fifty acting credits.
Career overview
Johann Urb began his acting career after moving to the United States from Finland. He started by studying drama at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Urb's background in modeling likely provided him with valuable experience and exposure, which he leveraged to pursue a career in acting.
Urb has appeared in numerous projects, with a total of 52 known credits. His acting career has spanned various roles, although specific details about his performances are not provided. As an Estonian-American actor, Urb's diverse background likely brings a unique perspective to his work.
Throughout his acting career, Urb has demonstrated a commitment to his craft, honing his skills through formal training and real-world experience. His transition from modeling to acting showcases his adaptability and willingness to explore different aspects of the entertainment industry. As a result, Johann Urb has established himself as a versatile and accomplished actor with a significant body of work.
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- Child Machine (2023) as Marlon
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2022) as Jan Rilz
- American Siege (2022) as Toby Cavendish
- The Deep Ones (2021) as Petri
- Breach (2020) as Shady
- Pandora (2019) as Captain Jaworski
- Chasing Unicorns (2019) as Tom Marcusson
- Wedding Swingers (2018) as Zeus
- Fire Lily (2018) as Kaarel
- Hollywood Dirt (2017) as Cole Masten
- Lord of Shanghai (2017) as Jensen
- The Perfect Daughter (2016) as Nick
- The Last Rescue (2015) as Feldgendarm Hans Graf
- Scorpion (2014) as Eerik
- Beautiful Girl (2014) as Cannon Balls
- Beautiful Girl (2014) Producer
- Rusty Steel (2014) as Rusty
- Dorfman in Love (2013) as Jay Cleary
- Arrow (2012) as Vincent Sobel / Vigilante
- Resident Evil: Retribution (2012) as Leon S. Kennedy
- Back from the Afterlife: Making 'Resident Evil: Retribution' (2012) as Self
- A Little Bit of Heaven (2011) as Doug
- Strictly Sexual The Series (2011) as Joe
- The Glades (2010) as Kyle Wheeler
- 100 Questions (2010) as Cade
- The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective (2010) as Self
- 2012: Roland Emmerich - Master of the Modern Epic (2010) as Self
- 2012 (2009) as Sasha
- Eastwick (2009) as Will St. David
- Hired Gun (2009) as Ryan Decker
- Knight Rider (2008)
- The Hottie & The Nottie (2008) as Johann Wulrich
- A Gunfighter's Pledge (2008) as Lars Andersen
- Toxic (2008) as Greg
- Strictly Sexual (2008) as Joe
- Californication (2007) as Robbie Mac
- Dirt (2007) as Johnny Gage
- 1408 (2007) as Surfer Dude
- Hidden Palms (2007) as Steve
- The Bank Job (2007) as Brandon
- 'Til Death (2006) as Greg
- All In (2006) as Jake
- Love's Long Journey (2005) as Fyn Anders
- Entourage (2004) as Ken
- The Mountain (2004) as Travis Thorson
- NCIS (2003) as Burt Moore
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Nick
- Miss Match (2003) as Dave
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Brad Tustin
- Zoolander (2001) as Mugatu Bodyguard
- Family Guy (1999) as (voice)
- Let It Kill You as Deputy Harry Ross
- Stay with Me as Josh