Johann Urb (born 24 January 1977) is an Estonian-American actor and former model.

Early life and education

Johann Urb was born in

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to parents Tarmo and Maris Urb. His father is an Estonian musician and the brother of actor and singer Toomas Urb. At the age of ten, he moved to live in

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with his mother and her new Finnish husband, where he was raised primarily in

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. After turning 17, Urb moved to the United States, where his father lived, and began his career in modeling in

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, which led him later on to pursuing a career in acting. He studied drama at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

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 ''

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'' 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.New International Banner Artwork for Resident Evil: Retribution
/ref> He also played the part of U.S. Park Ranger Burt Moore, the boyfriend of Abby Sciuto in the series '' NCIS''. He is also a couples coach with his wife Rachel Pringle Urb.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Urb, Johann 1977 births Living people 21st-century American male actors 21st-century Estonian male actors American male film actors American male models American male television actors Estonian emigrants to the United States Estonian expatriates in Finland Estonian male film actors Estonian male models Estonian male television actors Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute alumni Male actors from Tallinn Male actors from Tampere