Urs Althaus

Biography

Urs Althaus is a Swiss actor and businessman, best known for his roles in "The Name of the Rose" (1986) and "Warrior of the Lost World" (1983). Born on February 25, 1956, in Herrliberg, Switzerland, he began modeling at age 16 before transitioning to acting. His notable career highlights include these early film appearances and a stint as one of the world's first black top models.