Urs Althaus Biography: Model, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Age, Wife, Movies, Awards

Urs Althaus, born February 25, 1956, in Herrliberg, Switzerland, is a Swiss actor, former top model, and entrepreneur.

He gained international recognition through his work in film, including a prominent role in The Name of the Rose, and through his earlier career in fashion.

Profile

• Full Name: Urs Althaus
• Stage Name: Urs Althaus
• Born: February 25, 1956
• Age: 69 years
• Birthplace: Herrliberg, Switzerland
• Nationality: Swiss
• Occupation: Actor, Former Model, Entrepreneur
• Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
• Parents: Mr Althaus (father), Irma Althaus (mother)
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship Status: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million to $5 million

Early Life and Education

Urs Althaus was born on February 25, 1956, in Herrliberg, Switzerland. He is 69 years old.

He grew up with his mother, Irma Althaus. His father was a Nigerian medical student whom he never met.

Information about his siblings is not available.

He is of Swiss ethnicity and he practices christianity.

Urs completed a business-management apprenticeship at a travel agency and also had early ambitions as a footballer, playing for the reserve team of FC Zürich until an injury ended his sporting career.

Career

Urs first achieved fame as a fashion model, walking for top designers including Calvin Klein, Valentino, Armani, Kenzo, and Yves Saint Laurent.

He became one of the first Black male models to appear on the cover of GQ in 1977.

In 1978, he co-founded a modeling agency in New York, marking his shift into entrepreneurship.

Transitioning to acting, he appeared in films such as Arrapaho and L’Allenatore nel pallone.

His international breakthrough came in 1986 with a role in The Name of the Rose.

Over the years, Althaus balanced acting with business.

Between 1992 and 2000 he co-owned a Swiss modeling agency and continued acting across Europe in film and television productions.

He also authored an autobiographical book recounting his journey from modeling to acting and entrepreneurship.

Awards and Nominations

• Winner, GrandeFantasista del Cinema (Italy) for his role as Aristoteles in L’Allenatore nel pallone
• Nomination, Swiss Diversity Award Lifetime Recognition

Personal Life

Switzerland, is a Swiss actor, former top model, and entrepreneur Urs Althaus is currently not yet married and there is no information about any of his previous or current romantic relationship, he keeps his personal life private.

Regarding his height, Urs Althaus stands at 6 feet and 1 inches tall which is approximately 1.86cm.

Filmography

• Arrapaho (1984) — Lead Role
• L’Allenatore nel pallone (1984) — Role: Aristoteles
• Warbus (1985) — Role: Ben
• The Name of the Rose (1986) — Role: Venantius
• L’Allenatore nel pallone 2 (2008) — Role: Aristoteles (reprise)

Net Worth

Urs Althaus’s estimated net worth is between $2 million and $5 million.

This includes earnings from his successful modeling career, acting in international films, entrepreneurial ventures such as founding a modeling agency, and residuals from decades of work in fashion and entertainment.

His diversified career has provided financial stability and a lasting presence in European media and culture.