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Adam Karst is an American/ Canadian/ Israeli actor and executive producer known for his work in television and film. He has been involved in the entertainment industry for several years, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

Early Life
Adam Karst stumbled into the world of acting in New York at the age of 26 as a form of psychological treatment. He quickly developed a passion for storytelling, which led him to pursue a career in the film industry.[3](https://filmfreeway.com/adamkarst)

Career
Karst's breakthrough role came as the antagonist in The Equalizer 2 (2018), where he starred opposite Denzel Washington, Bill Pullman, and Melissa Leo under the direction of Antoine Fuqua.[2](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676231/) This role garnered him significant attention and opened doors for various other opportunities in the film and television industry.

He is known for his portrayal of Muir in the critically acclaimed television series Snowfall, appearing in seasons 1–3 and 5.[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676231/bio/) Karst has also made appearances in several other prominent TV series, including Entourage and Transparent.[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676231/)

In 2024, Karst starred in The Tattooist of Auschwitz, a six-part historical drama series based on the book of the same name by Heather Morris.[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676231/bio/) Additionally, he lent his voice to the English version of the Israeli series Fauda.[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676231/)

Karst's versatility as an actor is evident in his ability to perform a wide range of roles, from intense dramatic characters to more nuanced and complex figures. His filmography includes notable performances in Embattled (2020) as Rami Elbahri, and Tehran as Tamir (2022–2023).[3](https://filmfreeway.com/adamkarst)

In addition to his acting career, Adam Karst serves as the executive producer at Optimist Pictures, where he oversees the development, production, and distribution of documentaries, films, and series exploring a variety of topics.[6](https://www.crawfordtalents.com/adamkarst)

Filmography

 * The Equalizer 2 as Ibrahim - Turkish Father (2018)[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676231/bio/)
 * Embattled as Rami Elbahri (2020)[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676231/bio/)
 * Snowfall as Muir (seasons 1–3, 5)[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676231/bio/)
 * Angie Tribeca as Claude Merlot (2018)[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676231/bio/)
 * Miguel as Zohar (2018)[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676231/bio/)
 * The Grave as Adam (2019)[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676231/bio/)
 * Tehran as Tamir (2022–2023)[3](https://filmfreeway.com/adamkarst)
 * The Eagle Path as Soli (2010)[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676231/bio/)
 * The Tattooist of Auschwitz (2024)[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676231/bio/)
 * Entourage[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676231/bio/)
 * Transparent[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676231/bio/)
 * Fauda (English voice)[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2676231/bio/)

Personal Life
Adam Karst has a background that includes a transition from acting as therapy to a professional career in the entertainment industry.[3](https://filmfreeway.com/adamkarst)