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2011–present. Michael David Faist ( / faɪst /; [1] born January 5, 1992) [2] is an American actor. An alumnus of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Faist is the recipient of a Grammy and a Daytime Emmy Award, with nominations for a Tony and a British Academy Film Award . Faist began his acting career in 2011 originating the role of ...
Mike Faist is a Columbus, Ohio native who moved to New York to pursue acting. He is known for his roles in Dear Evan Hansen, West Side Story, and The Atlantic City Story.
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Dec 27, 2021 · In Steven Spielberg’s remake with a screenplay by Tony Kushner, the role of Riff is played by Mike Faist, a 29-year-old veteran of the New York stage. Faist earned a Tony Award nomination in ...
Dec 10, 2021 · Mike Faist was a ‘blue-collar working theater actor.’ Now, he’s ‘West Side Story’s’ standout. By Thomas Floyd. December 10, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. EST.
Apr 26, 2024 · Meet the Challengers and West Side Story star. Mike Faist is one of the lead trio in the new tennis drama Challengers. There's an epic new cinematic love triangle on the block in the new film ...
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Dec 15, 2021 · The Broadway veteran talks about his breakout role as Riff, the leader of the Jets, in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, and how he coped with the pandemic and his personal life. He also shares his experience of working with Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner, and Ariana DeBose, and his views on acting and the craft of film.
Mike Faist was already a known star of the stage before teaming up with Zendaya in the upcoming movie Challengers. Faist, 32, got his start in Broadway musicals before branching out into film and TV.
