Mike Faist


Michael D. Faist is an American actor, best known for originating the role of Connor Murphy in the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, a performance for which he was nominated for a Tony Award. Faist also originated the role of Morris Delancey in Disney's Newsies.

Early life

Faist was born and raised in Gahanna, Ohio. He was adopted at birth. His parents own their own real estate business; his birth mother is a pilot. Faist graduated a year early from Gahanna Lincoln High School in 2009. He left for New York soon after graduating and went to study at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy; he dropped out after two semesters in order to start auditioning for shows.

Theatre credits

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations