Essam Ferris
- Actor
- Stunts
- Producer
Essam Ferris is a multilingual actor known for his intense screen presence and international background. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, he moved to the United States at a young age doing many different jobs so he can move to Hollywood to study acting. He also served 3 years in the military with Special Forces - an experience that profoundly shaped his perspective and depth as a performer.
Essam is best known for his role as Mubarak, opposite Jared Leto, in the Apple TV+ limited series WeCrashed (2022), where his performance brought grounded authenticity to a high-stakes story of ambition and downfall.
His television credits include notable guest star roles on NCIS: New Orleans, SEAL Team, Law & Order: SVU, MacGyver, S.W.A.T., and The Rookie: Feds. He began his screen career with a co-starring role on NBC's Community as Captain Cook.
Essam also starred as the Supreme Leader - the lead villain - in the Netflix action trilogy Rogue Warfare (2018-2020). His film work includes The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus, American Terrorist, and Islamophobia.
Fluent in Arabic and conversational in Spanish and German, Essam brings a global sensibility and emotional truth to every role.
Essam is best known for his role as Mubarak, opposite Jared Leto, in the Apple TV+ limited series WeCrashed (2022), where his performance brought grounded authenticity to a high-stakes story of ambition and downfall.
His television credits include notable guest star roles on NCIS: New Orleans, SEAL Team, Law & Order: SVU, MacGyver, S.W.A.T., and The Rookie: Feds. He began his screen career with a co-starring role on NBC's Community as Captain Cook.
Essam also starred as the Supreme Leader - the lead villain - in the Netflix action trilogy Rogue Warfare (2018-2020). His film work includes The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus, American Terrorist, and Islamophobia.
Fluent in Arabic and conversational in Spanish and German, Essam brings a global sensibility and emotional truth to every role.
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