BIOGRAPHY:
My name is Umar Faraz. I’m an actor, writer, painter, and storyteller. An artist that’s deeply invested in the creative community here in NYC. I took time away from the industry to grow into the kind of artist who doesn’t just perform—but moves people. To sharpen my craft, to heal, and to return with a deeper emotional toolkit. Now, I’m stepping into the arena—grounded, trained through The William Esper Studio, and hungry to tell stories that matter. Bringing stories to life with honesty, vulnerability, and cultural perspective that’s still underrepresented on screen. Ready to work at the highest level, professionally and purposefully.
EDUCATION / TRAINING:
- WILLIAM ESPER STUDIO ’24
BRUCE MCCARTY | ACTING
NANCY MAYANS | VOICE & SPEECH
DAVID KAPLIN | SCRIPT ANALYSIS
- AUDITION THEORY ’24
LEIGH KILTON SMITH
- DONNA BELEJAC ACTORS STUDIO ‘22
JILL WADSWORTH
- WADDELL’S SCHOOL OF MUSIC ‘20
VOCAL TRAINING
- POINT PARK UNIVERSITY ’18
ACTING