Johann Urb
Johann Urb (born 24 January 1977) is an Estonian-American actor, film producer and former model.
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Born | |
Nationality | Estonian, American |
Occupation | Actor, producer |
Years active | 2001–present |
Spouse(s) | Erin Axtell (m. 2007–2010)Rachel Emma Pringle (m. 2018) |
Early life and education
Johann Urb was born in Tallinn as the son of Tarmo Urb, a musician, and Maris Urb. At the age of ten he moved to live in Finland with his mother and her new Finnish husband. Mostly they stayed in Tampere. When he turned 17, he moved to the United States where his father lived as he started his career in modeling in New York, which led him later on to pursuing a career in acting.[1] He studied in the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.[2]
Career
In 2001, Urb landed a small part in the film Zoolander. Later, he made an appearance in the short film Fear of Feathers and had a role in one episode of CSI: Miami. In 2004, Urb appeared in the short-running television series The Mountain. Following that, he guest starred in several television shows and made smaller film roles.
In 2005, Urb played a tall, Scandinavian-vintage worker, an awkward yet loyal ranch hand for Willie and Missie LeHay in "Love's Long Journey," the third installment in the 8-episode Hallmark television series "Love Comes Softly."
Urb would then get his first major film role in The Hottie and the Nottie in 2008. The next year, Urb made a short appearance in Roland Emmerich's disaster epic 2012 as a heroic pilot and he played a journalist in the fantasy TV series Eastwick. He also played the part of Leon S. Kennedy in Resident Evil: Retribution, which was released in 2012.[3] He also played the part of U.S. Park Ranger Burt Moore, the boyfriend of Abby Sciuto in the series NCIS.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001 | Zoolander | Mugatu bodyguard | |
2003 | Fear of Feathers | Hunk | Short film |
2006 | All In | Jake |
2005 Love's Long Journey, 3rd of 8 in Hallmark Love Comes Softly Series. Urb plays a hired hand in the 3rd of series "Love's Long Journey." |
2006 | Life Happens | Jason | Short film |
2007 | The Bank Job | Brandon | Direct-to-video |
2007 | 1408 | Surfer dude | |
2008 | The Hottie and the Nottie | Johann Wulrich | |
2008 | Strictly Sexual | Joe Brandon | |
2009 | Hired Gun | Ryan Decker | |
2009 | 2012 | Sasha Hoho | |
2010 | Toxic | Greg | |
2010 | Hard Breakers | Zack | |
2011 | A Little Bit of Heaven | Doug | Uncredited |
2011 | Hot Dog Water | Sexy guy | Short film |
2011 | Small Gods | Owen Young | Short film |
2011 | Dorfman in Love | Jay Cleary | |
2012 | Resident Evil: Retribution | Leon S. Kennedy | |
2014 | Rusty Steel | Rusty | Direct-to-video |
2014 | Beautiful Girl | Cannon Balls | Also producer |
2014 | Faith | Arseni | Short film |
2015 | Check, Please! | Vincent Chase | Short film |
2015 | The Last Rescue | Feldgendarm Hans Graf | |
2016 | The Perfect Daughter | Nick | |
2016 | Lord of Shanghai | Jensen | |
2016 | Happy Hour | Marcus | Short film |
2017 | Hollywood Dirt | Cole | Passionflix original |
2018 | Tuliliilia ("Fire Lily") | Kaarel | Estonian feature film |
2018 | Straight Talk Express | Lance Evver | Short film |
2018 | Can't Have You | Zeus | |
2019 | Ükssarvik ("Chasing Unicorns") | Tom Marcusson | Estonian feature film |
2019 | Stay with Me | Josh | |
2020 | Anti-Life | Shady | post-production |
2021 | Drain Away: Is Pure Longing a Sin? | pre-production | |
2021 | Happy Suicide | Jay | pre-production |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Miss Match | David | Episode: "Who's Your Daddy?" |
2004 | CSI: Miami | Brad Tustin | Episode: "Stalkerazzi" |
2004 | The Mountain | Travis Thorson | Main cast; 13 episodes |
2005 | Love's Long Journey | Fyn Anders | Television film |
2006 | Entourage | Ken | Episode: "Vegas Baby, Vegas!" |
2006 | The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman | Doug | 2 episodes |
2006 | 'Til Death | Greg | Episode: "The Wood Pile" |
2007 | Dirt | Johnny Gage | 5 episodes |
2007 | Hidden Palms | Steve | Episode: "Dangerous Liaisons" |
2008 | One Tree Hill | Nick | Episode: "4 Years, 6 Months, 2 Days" |
2008 | A Gunfighter's Pledge | Lars Anderson | Television film |
2008 | Knight Rider | Skyler Rand | Episode: "Knight of the Iguana" |
2009 | Eastwick | Will St. David | Main cast; 10 episodes |
2011 | Strictly Sexual: The Series | Joe | Main cast; 6 episodes |
2010 | 100 Questions | Cade | Episode: "Have You Ever Had a One-Night Stand?" |
2011 | The Glades | Kyle Wheeler | Episode: "Beached" |
2013 | CSI: NY | Grant Holliston | Episode: "Nine Thirteen" |
2013 | Californication | Robbie Mac | 3 episodes |
2013 | Family Guy | N/A | Voice; episode: "12 and a Half Angry Men" |
2014 | NCIS | Burt Moore | 2 episodes |
2015 | Agent X | Dante Kane | Episode: "Angels & Demons" |
2016 | Royal Pains | Dr. Hans deGroot | Episode: "Doubt of Africa" |
2017 | Arrow | Vincent Sobel / Vigilante | 5 episodes |
References
- "Enesetäiustamise ihalus viis eesti mehe Hollywoodi" (in Estonian). Postimees. Archived from the original on 8 October 2009. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
- "Kõige urbaniseerunum Urb" (in Estonian). Eesti Ekspress. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
- New International Banner Artwork for Resident Evil: Retribution
External links
- Johann Urb at IMDb