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.