Gene Farber was born on November 14th in the city of Minsk, Belarus, which was then part of the former Soviet Union, marking the beginning of his remarkable journey. As an accomplished actor, he has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, with notable roles in X-Men: First Class (2011),Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010),and Virtuality (2009).
At a young age, Farber emigrated to Queens, New York, where he would go on to attend the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center in New York City. During his time at LaGuardia, he received the esteemed 1st level Prize from the National Foundation For the Advancement in the Arts (NFAA/ ARTS week),a testament to his exceptional talent.
Farber's academic pursuits continued at Boston University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Acting. Additionally, he honed his craft at the renowned London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Upon graduating from Boston University, he was awarded the prestigious Albert and Esther B. Kahn award, a recognition of his outstanding achievement in the field of acting.
Throughout his career, Farber has successfully navigated the worlds of television, film, and theatre, appearing in productions at some of New York City's most esteemed institutions, including Manhattan Theatre Club, Second Stage, Classic Stage Company, and others.