Mike Faist

Mike Faist Basic Information

Field Name	Field Value
Full Name:	Michael David Faist
Gender:	Male
Parents:	Father Name: Kurt Faist and Mother Name: Julia
Birthdate:	January 5, 1992
Age:	34 Years
Birthplace:	Gahanna, Ohio, United States
Relationship Status:	Single
Eye Color:	Light blue
Hair Color:	Light brown
Height:	5'11" (5 feet 11 inches)
Education:	Mike Faist attended the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts in Winona, Minnesota, where he developed his acting and performing skills
Known For:	Mike Faist is known for his roles in Dear Evan Hansen (Broadway), West Side Story (2021 film), and The Locusts
Net Worth:	$5 Million (2025)
Zodiac Sign:	Capricorn
Movies:	The Last Five Years (2014), Straight Outta Oz (2016), The Locusts (2017), West Side Story (2021), and The Tender Bar (2021)
Songs:	I Wish I Were You, Requiem, Disappear, Jet Song, America, and Cool
TV Shows:	You (2019), Panic, and American Football

Field Name

Field Value

Full Name:

Michael David Faist

Gender:

Male

Parents:

Father Name: Kurt Faist and Mother Name: Julia

Birthdate:

January 5, 1992

Age:

34 Years

Birthplace:

Gahanna, Ohio, United States

Relationship Status:

Single

Eye Color:

Light blue

Hair Color:

Light brown

Height:

5'11" (5 feet 11 inches)

Education:

Mike Faist attended the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts in Winona, Minnesota, where he developed his acting and performing skills

Known For:

Mike Faist is known for his roles in Dear Evan Hansen (Broadway), West Side Story (2021 film), and The Locusts

Net Worth:

$5 Million (2025)

Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn

Movies:

The Last Five Years (2014), Straight Outta Oz (2016), The Locusts (2017), West Side Story (2021), and The Tender Bar (2021)

Songs:

I Wish I Were You, Requiem, Disappear, Jet Song, America, and Cool

TV Shows:

You (2019), Panic, and American Football

Mike Faist – Awards & Recognition

Award	Year	Category	Mike’s Achievement
Tony Awards	2017	Best Actor	Recognized for her stunning performance in *(Movie) “Dear Evan Hansen”* (Nomination)**
Broadway.com Audience Awards	2017	Outstanding Performer	Acknowledged for her role in *(Movie) “Dear Evan Hansen”* (Nomination)**
Broadway.com Audience Awards	2017	Star of the Year	Crowned as Outstanding Performer for the *(Movie) “Dear Evan Hansen”* (Won)**
Grammy Awards	2018	Fans Favorite Actor	Role in *(Movie) “Dear Evan Hansen”* (Won)**
Daytime Emmy Awards	2018	Best Supporting Actor	*“You Will Be Found” from Dear Evan Hansen* on The Today Show (Won)**
Portland Critics Association Awards	2021	Best Character Transformation	Praised for her hilarious role in *(Movie) “West Side Story”* (Nomination)**
Chicago Film Critics Association	2021	Breakthrough Performer	Lauded role in *(Movie) “West Side Story”* (Nomination)**
Phoenix Critics Circle	2021	Supporting Role	Part of the remarkable ensemble for *(Movie) “West Side Story”* (Won)**
British Academy Film Awards	2022	Special Recognition	Awarded for promoting diversity in *(Movie) “West Side Story”* (Nomination)**
Dorian Awards	2022	Best Newcomer	Empowering work in *(TV Show) “Panic”* (Nomination)**
Online Film & Television Association	2022	Icon of the Year	Role in (Movie) “West Side Story” (Won)

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