Adam Karst

Adam Karst

46 · Born: Apr 1, 1979

Personal Details

BornApr 1, 1979 Southampton, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Adam Karst is widely recognized for his captivating portrayal as the antagonist in the 2018 action-thriller film, The Equalizer 2, opposite Hollywood legends Denzel Washington, Bill Pullman, and Melissa Leo, under the direction of renowned filmmaker Antoine Fuqua.

In recent years, Karst co-starred alongside Bollywood superstar John Abraham and the stunning Manushi Chhillar in the action-packed thriller Tehran (2025),produced by Maddock Films. The film's production took the team to Scotland, India, and Abu Dhabi, offering a unique blend of international locations and cinematic flair.

Karst's impressive filmography also includes his lead villainous role as Soli in the 2010 Jean-Claude Van Damme film, The Eagle Path. His television appearances are equally impressive, with notable guest spots on CBS Network's The Rookie (2018) and NCIS: Hawai'i (2021).

Karst's television career began with a guest appearance on Body Language, followed by a recurring role on the hit HBO series Entourage (2004). He has also made notable appearances on the FX series Snowfall (2017),which was created by the late John Singleton, as well as Transparent (2014) on Amazon.

Prior to his recent projects, Karst spent three seasons filming the Netflix series Fauda (2015),which delves into the human stories on both sides of the Israel-Palestine conflict, shot on location throughout Israel.

Career

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2024
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2020
Embattled
Embattled as Rami Elbahri
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2018
The Equalizer 2
The Equalizer 2 as Turkish Father
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2017
Snowfall
Snowfall as Muir
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2008
Cloverfield
Cloverfield as New Yorker (uncredited)
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Body Language
Body Language as Eduardo