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Mike Faist is an American actor and singer, recognized for originating the role of Connor Murphy in the Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen,” earning him a Tony Award nomination. He portrayed Riff in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of “West Side Story.”

In theater, Faist’s debut was in “Newsies,” leading to his breakthrough role in “Dear Evan Hansen.” His film career is marked by his performance in “West Side Story.” On television, Faist has appeared in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”

Faist has worked with notable individuals including Ben Platt and Laura Dreyfuss in “Dear Evan Hansen,” under the direction of Michael Greif. His collaboration with Steven Spielberg for “West Side Story” involved working alongside actors such as Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, and David Alvarez.