Mike Faist - Actor
Age: 34
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Actor
Mike Faist is an American actor born on January 5, 1992, in Gahanna, Ohio. He is an alumnus of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
He is well-known for his work in both theatre and film, having received a Grammy and a Daytime Emmy Award, with nominations for a Tony Award and a British Academy Film Award (BAFTA).
Career Highlights
Theatre: He originated the roles of Morris Delancey in the Broadway musical Newsies and Connor Murphy in the critically acclaimed musical Dear Evan Hansen. His performance as Connor Murphy earned him a Tony Award nomination.
Film: He is recognized for his major film roles, including:
Riff in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story (2021), a role which earned him a BAFTA nomination.
Art Donaldson in the romantic sports film Challengers (2024), where he starred opposite Zendaya and Josh O'Connor.
Danny Lyon in The Bikeriders (2023).
Faist also starred as Jack Twist in the 2023 West End theatre production of Brokeback Mountain.