Essam Ferris is a multilingual Actor. He was born on the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria then He moved to America at a young age on his own accord. He did many different jobs, gaining much experience to which he attributes now in his acting career. After finishing his intensive studies at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2013, he landed his first role on the NBC series Community, Co-Starring as Captain Cook and He also landed the role of Jesus in the Resurrection Day Play. He speaks Arabic fluently and basic Spanish and German.
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Lioness (2023)
Guest starring as Alashka
- Episode 1x05: Truth is the Shrewdest Lie (Aug 13, 2023) [Co-Star]
MacGyver (2016)
Guest starring as Guard With Vera
- Episode 2x03: Roulette Wheel + Wire (Oct 13, 2017) [Co-Star]
NCIS: New Orleans (2014)
Guest starring as Ansel Warshak
- Episode 3x22: Knockout (May 2, 2017) [Co-Star]
Community (2009)
Guest starring as Ishaq Malouf
- Episode 5x13: Basic Sandwich (Apr 17, 2014) [Co-Star]
True Blood (2008)
Guest starring as Moroccan Citizen
- Episode 7x01: Jesus Gonna Be Here (Jun 22, 2014) [Uncredited]
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Guest starring as Yaran Sharifi
- Episode 25x06: Carousel (Feb 29, 2024) [Co-Star]