Nelson Farber
Actor, director, writer, journalist, storyteller and co-founder of scene directing workshop in NYC. New Yorker, now living in Berlin.
Overview
NationalityUnited States of America, Germany
LanguagesEnglish – American (mother tongue)
BornBologna, Italy
Age range45 - 58
Height188 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe, Slavic/Eastern European, Southern European / Mediterranean (fair), West Asian / Middle Eastern
Place of residenceBerlin - Berlin (Germany)
Possible accommodationNew York (United States of America), Los Angeles (United States of America), Paris - Île de France (France), Zagreb - Grad Zagreb (Croatia), Munich - Bavaria (Germany)
Contact
Nelson Farber
Skills/Talents
Languages English – American (mother tongue)
Accents American (native accent), New York (native accent), American Midwest (very good), American Southern States (very good), American Western States (very good), Californian (very good), Canadian (very good), English (very good), New England (very good), London (good)
Dance Dance theatre (good), Funky (good), Interpretive dance (good), Classical (basic), Waltz (basic)
Singing. A Cappella (good), Art Song (good), Folk (good), Pop (good), Pop song (good), Rock (good)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Tenor
Sports Cycling (very good), American Football (good), Baseball (good), Basketball (good), Soccer (good), Swimming (good), Table Tennis (good)
Other Skills Director, Improvisation, Journalist, Narration, Storytelling, Workshop Director
Appearance
Age range 45 - 58
Height 188 cm
Build Slender
Weight 80 kg
Colour of eyes Brown
Colour of hair Brown
Twin No
Ethnic types Middle Europe, Slavic/Eastern European, Southern European / Mediterranean (fair), West Asian / Middle Eastern
Tattoo None
Piercing None
Training
World Theatre Training Institute
“The Actor In Superposition,” Dr. Jurij Alschitz, Instructor. Dr. Alschitz’s application of quantum physics principles to acting, such as existing in multiple states on stage and in total uncertainty, where the decision is made instantly, depending on the moment, without pre-set conditions.
World Theatre Training Institute
XV International Theatre Summer Academy: 'The Story, the Power of Imagination.' Intensive two week live theater workshop, held in Montecreto, Italy, for actors and directors, devoted to the investigation of storytelling , through extensive training exercises, improvisations and scene studies. Performed multiple scenes based around and inspired by Dostoyevsky's’ ‘White Nights,’ including two scenes for final demonstration. Dr. Jurij Alschitz and Christine Schmalor, Instructors.
World Theatre Training Institute
"Training as Method," Dr. Jurij Alschitz Instructor. Four day on-line session on training regime to create and reinforce artistic persona; work with individual and ensemble strategies and utilizations of borders and spaces in practical exercises.
World Theatre Training Institute
"The Art of Rehearsal, Directing Practice for Directors and Actors," Dr. Jurij Alschitz Instructor. Five day in-person intensive workshop held in October in Berlin. Focused on finding hidden meanings and empty spaces in the text as the basis for building dramaturgy and creating character.
World Theatre Training Institute
'Solo, The Devised Monologue, Development of Theme and Composition in solo performance, April-May, 2023 (Christine Schmalor, Instructor)
World Theatre Training Institute
XIII International Theatre Summer Academy: The Nature of Dialogue. Intensive two week live theater workshop, held in Montecreto, Italy, for actors and directors, devoted to the investigation of dialogical principles, through extensive training exercises, improvisations and scene studies. Performed two scenes as Solyony from Chekhov's 'Three Sisters' for final demonstration. Dr. Jurij Alschitz and Christine Schmalor, Instructors.
Michael Chekhov International Academy
'The Development of the Character of the Character' - 4 week in person training, Berlin, Germany. Prepared and performed monologue of "Mr. X" from Strindberg's 'Pariah.'
World Theatre Training Institute
'The Beauty of Dialogue,' Christine Schmalor, Instructor - Anaysis and training on various modalities of dialogue performance.
Michael Chekhov International Academy
Summer Acting Bootcamp, Chekhov Technique, Berlin, Ongoing. Stefan Lenz instructor.
Michael Chekhov International Academy
One Day Atmosphere Workshop, Berlin, Kathrin Heuer, instructor. Chekhov technique training of body and senses, immersion in the atmosphere of the figure, the location and the given situation.
Michael Chekhov International Academy
"Creating Atmosphere for Stage and Screen," Sarah Purcell, instructor. Weekend course held in Berlin, exploring use of atmosphere in Chekhov technique, culminating in delivery of monologue based on method.
Michael Chekhov School
"The Architecture of Psychological Gesture," Lenard Petit instructor. Six sessions (on-line) devoted to building character through gesture.
World Theatre Training Institute
'Mastery of Professional Directing,' Dr. Jurij Alschitz. 10 sessions/30 hr master class devoted to composition, analysis, acting and rehearsal strategies.
World Theatre Training Institute
"My System of Stanislavsky," Dr. Jurij Alschitz & Dr. Olga Lapina, Instructors. Year-long (via monthly zoom meetings) investigation into development of a personal artistic system, employing the teaching of Stanislavsky as a jumping-board. The course includes the preparation and presentation of monologues.
Michael Chekhov School
"The Image Incorporated," Lenard Petit instructor. Six sessions (on-line) devoted to creating character through physical and emotional effect brought about through imagination.
Michael Chekhov International Academy
Five-session on-line Master Class devoted to Imagination, Movement (both physical and mind bodies), psychological gestures, Stefan Lenz Instructor
World Theatre Training Institute
'Improvisation Beyond Acting,' Use of improvisation as collaborative tool for creating character and performance, Dr. Olga Lapina, Instructor
World Theatre Training Institute
'The Director Is Improvising' - master class in use of improvisation as a creative methodology to create themes, character, dramaturgy, with emphasis on Ludic principles, Dr. Olga Lapina, Instructor
Michael Chekhov International Academy
Weekly Training, Sarah Purcell and Kathrin Heur Instructors
Michael Chekhov International Academy
"Revealing the Character" - Sarah Purcell Instructor
Meisner International - Steven Ditmyer
Zoom workshops, topics included crafting relationships and emotional preparation
TATWERK | PERFORMATIVE FORSCHUNG
'Song of Myself,' Training in voice and movement, including Grotowski technique, including live audience performance/demonstration. Federico Schwindt, Instructor
TATWERK | PERFORMATIVE FORSCHUNG
Puxar Pele, Training in physical theater-body as malleable substance, including audience demonstration, Juliana Wähner, Instructor
TATWERK | PERFORMATIVE FORSCHUNG
Stripped Works Festival Workshop - physical theater, sensory work, concluding with live performance for audience, Chiara Rossini Instructor
Meisner International - Steven Ditmyer
Foundations of Meisner, Week Course
International People's Theatre Berlin
Weekly Trainings - Physical Theatre, Improvisation, Masks, Lecoq. Inka Charlotte, Instructor
TATWERK | PERFORMATIVE FORSCHUNG
"The Five Senses of the Actor, Teatro del Lemming's Method," Chiara Rossini Instructor
The New School for Drama
Coursework in directing actors and aesthetics of directing, Laura Morgan, Vladan Nikolic Instructors
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials CV - Other
CV - Television & Streaming
2023
Concordia
Network/Distributor: ZDF and others
Television series
Drama
Frank Doelger (Unit Director)
Directed by
Citizen of Concordia
Small Role
2019
Roxane Gay Profile
Thumbs Up! Christine Daum Film Produktion/Sixth Borough Productions
Network/Distributor: 3sat/Nano
Television film
Journalism, Other
Christine Daum-Farber & Nelson Farber
Directed by
Roxane's scrabble opponent
Small Role
2019
Book Profile: Lake Success
Christine Daum Film Produktion/Sixth Borough Productions
Network/Distributor: 3sat Kulturzeit
Television film
Absurd theatre, Journalism, Other
Christine Daum-Farber & Nelson Farber
Directed by
Cowboy on a Bus
Small Role
2018
1918 Spanish Influenza
Thumbs Up! Christine Daum Film Produktion/Sixth Borough Productions
Network/Distributor: 3sat/Nano
Television film
Experimental, Journalism, Period drama
Christine Daum-Farber & Nelson Farber
Directed by
1918 Influenza Victim
Small Role
2016
US Election Special 2016
Thumbs Up! Christine Daum Film Production/Sixth Borough Productions
Network/Distributor: 3sat/Nano
Television film
Absurd theatre, Journalism, Other
Christine Daum-Farber & Nelson Farber
Directed by
Card Dealer
Small Role
CV - Film
2025
In the Bloom of Dying Amber
Short film
Drama, Experimental
Tuva Björk & Natacha April Souyris
Directed by
Systems Analyst - A dance company putting on a production about climate change interviews experts, including a Systems Analyst, and then translates the technical information into movement.
Supporting Actor
2024
The Lost Dragonfly
PMD Films
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Experimental, Horror, Science fiction
Philipp Müller-Dorn
Directed by
Ezra - As if from another world, he appears at key moments to quash the Protagonist's possibilities and aspirations - the obstacle to be overcome.
Supporting Lead
2023
Poor Taste
Short film
Experimental, Horror, Satire
Kajsa Philipsson
Directed by
Zombie Mermaid - Living in the lake, appears on land, and rather dire consequences ensue.
Supporting Actor
2022
Warm Decembers
Short film
Experimental
Lucy Beech
Directed by
Mr. Trollope: Family friend of lead charachter, a meaningful exchange follows a chance encounter.
Supporting Actor
2022
Rope
Short film
Absurd theatre, Experimental
Eva Richardson McCrea
Directed by
Brandon. An experimental reimagining of the Hitchcock classic, this time featuring contemporary property developers hell-bent on creating the ultimate, gentrified "smart city." Filmed in a ruin in Frankfurt.
Ensemble Leading Part
2021
Möwen (Working Title)
Sixth Borough Productions
Short film
Absurd theatre, Drama, Erotic, Experimental, Fantasy
Christine Daum-Farber & Nelson Farber
Directed by
"Marco," a solitary traveller in Venice, who wanders the anciet calles, in search of secrets and self discovery.
Lead
2021
Andante con Viro, English Version
Schneider Film
Short film
Absurd theatre, Comedy, Drama, Experimental
Reinhard Schneider
Directed by
Speaker/narrator
2021
Perennials
Short film
Drama
Katharina Maunz
Directed by
Michael ( Struggling through early dementia)
Lead
2021
Smiling Through Gritted Teeth
Short film
Drama
Katharina Maunz
Directed by
William ('Indecent proposal' maker)
Supporting Actor
2021
Inside Out/Outside In
Sixth Borough Productions
Documentary
Absurd theatre, Comedy, Drama, Experimental, Other
Christine Daum-Farber & Nelson Farber
Directed by
Himself (Quarantined with Corona)
Other
2021
Shame
Short film
Drama
Helena Marinho
Directed by
Richard (father of coming-out daughter)
Supporting Actor
2018
Malsano Nomito Amo
Short film
Drama, Experimental, Other, Romance, Science fiction
Natalie MacMahon
Directed by
Therapist Karlo
Supporting Actor
2017
Copyright
Short film
Absurd theatre, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Experimental, Fantasy, Farce, Gangster, Horror, Mystery, Satire, Thriller
Maximilien Proctor
Directed by
Distraught Director
Lead
CV - Theatre
2025
Der Gott des Gemetzels by Yasmina Reza
Theaterforum Kreuzberg
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Stefan Lenz
Directed by
Alain - A battle of all against all unfurls as two seemingly civilized couples meet after their sons are engaged in a schoolyard brawl. Premiered at Theaterforum Kreuzberg, Oct. 9-11, 2025
Lead
2023
'Fractures'
The Bear - Berlin, Germany
Monologue
Drama, Experimental
Nelson Farber
Directed by
Premiere of one person documentary theater piece - A New Yorker living in Berlin returns home in 2016 to confront the breaking apart of his country, his family home, and his father's back.
Lead
CV - Commercials
2022
Tarifkommunikation Basketball Film
Amard Bird Films
Network/Distributor: On-line
Commercial
Mario Stahn
Directed by
Basketball Referee
Other
2018
Conichi Corporat Training Video
Fat Frog
Commercial
Max Langfeldt
Directed by
Driver
Bit Player
CV - Other
2018
BMW, Freunde von Freunden
Borbala Szelei
Directed by
Customer
Other
