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Mike Faist
Mike Faist, born in Gahanna, Ohio, in 1992, is an American actor who moved from the Broadway stage to leading Hollywood roles in barely a decade. He earned a Tony nomination for originating Connor Murphy in the musical Dear Evan Hansen (2016) and drew critical raves as Riff in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story (2021). He then held his own opposite Zendaya and Josh O’Connor in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers (2024), confirming his emergence as a leading man. He tends to look for coiled, physically intelligent characters carried by his dance and musical theatre background.
Mike Faist
13 Movies
3 Series
Mike Faist, born in Gahanna, Ohio, in 1992, is an American actor who moved from the Broadway stage to leading Hollywood roles in barely a decade. He earned a Tony nomination for originating Connor Murphy in the musical Dear Evan Hansen (2016) and drew critical raves as Riff in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story (2021). He then held his own opposite Zendaya and Josh O’Connor in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers (2024), confirming his emergence as a leading man. He tends to look for coiled, physically intelligent characters carried by his dance and musical theatre background.
Movies
Plays Art Donaldson
Challengers
2024
Plays Danny
The Bikeriders
2024
Plays Riff
West Side Story
2021
Plays Lawrence
Wildling
2018
Plays Roger Sharpe
Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game
2023
Plays Tony (Matthew's friend)
The Unspeakable Act
2013
Plays Additional Psych Ward Patient
Touched with Fire
2016
Plays Ben
I Can I Will I Did
2017
Plays Gordie Joiner
The Grief of Others
2015
Plays Skip
Yellow
2015
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The Bikeriders
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East of Eden
Charles Trask · 7 episodes
2026–
TV
The Bikeriders
Danny
2024
Film
Challengers
Art Donaldson
2024
Film
Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game
Roger Sharpe
2023
Film
West Side Story
Riff
2021
Film
Panic
Dodge Mason · 10 episodes
2021–
TV
The Atlantic City Story
Arthur
2020
Film
Wildling
Lawrence
2018
Film
Deception
Mekka · 1 episode
2018–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mike Faist and where are they from?
Mike Faist is 34 years old, born on January 5, 1992 in Gahanna, Ohio, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Mike Faist?
Mike Faist is best known for roles in Challengers, West Side Story, The Bikeriders.
How many movies has Mike Faist been in?
Over a 13-year career (since 2013), Mike Faist has appeared in 13 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Mike Faist's first movie?
The career of Mike Faist began with The Unspeakable Act (2013).
What is Mike Faist's most recent movie or series?
Mike Faist's most recent release is East of Eden, which premiered on October 1, 2026.
What TV shows has Mike Faist appeared in?
On television, Mike Faist has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Panic, Deception, East of Eden.
Mike Faist
1992-01-05 · Gahanna, Ohio, USA
Michael David Faist (born January 5, 1992) is an American actor, dancer, and singer. He is known for starring in the original Broadway productions of Newsies and Dear Evan Hansen, and in movies such as West Side Story (2021), Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game (2022), and Challengers (2024).