Faris Khan

Faris Khan is a Chicago-based actor, writer, and creative professional with a background that spans the stage, screen, and classroom. Faris began his performing arts training as a theater major, where he developed a strong foundation in script analysis, character work, and ensemble performance. During that time, he appeared in multiple collegiate stage productions and wrote an original script that was selected for a full theatrical production. His most significant screen credit is Promise Land (IMDb: imdb.com/title/tt2180497), a feature film he co-wrote and co-produced. The film explores the experiences of South Asian immigrants in Chicago, a story drawn from deep cultural familiarity and personal resonance. Working on both sides of the camera gave Faris an insider understanding of production that informs every performance he brings to set. Beyond film, Faris has continued building on-camera presence through scripted content creation, developing an instinct for performance that is precise, intentional, and emotionally grounded. Off camera, Faris brings an unusually rich range of lived experience to his roles. He spent over a decade as a university professor before transitioning into the technology sector, where he held a senior research role at a major video entertainment platform. That range -- intellectual, authoritative, culturally specific, and genuinely warm -- translates directly into character depth. Faris is at his strongest with scripted material: give him a script, time to prepare, and a story worth telling, and he will deliver. He is based in the Chicago area and is available for film, television, commercial, and print projects.