Johann Urb was born in Tallinn, Estonia in 24 January 1977 into family of Tarmo and Maris. When Johann was ten he moved to Finland with his mother and her new husband. They lived in several small towns until they finally settled in Tampere. At the age of 17 Johann moved to his father in New York where he soon started a modeling career. In 2001 he landed into small part in movie _Zoolander which brought him critical recognition. At the moment Johann has two romantic comedies in work.
Moved to Finland when he was 10 years old.
Moved to New York City when he was 17 years old.
Son of musician and actor Tarmo Urb. Tom Urb is his uncle.
Has had a successful modeling career.
Good friends with film director and fellow Estonian Brad Jurjens.
(October 2004) Relocated from Los Angeles to Vancouver, Canada to film his television series "The Mountain." He lives with castmates Tommy Dewey and Penn Badgley.
