Mykhailo Farmiga is well known as the father of renowned actresses Vera Farmiga and Taissa Farmiga. He used to work as a computer systems analyst in America and then turned into a landscaper. Vera Farmiga is a famous American actress, producer, and director. Vera encouraged her sister, Taissa, to pursue a career in acting, and she began her acting career with Vera’s directorial debut drama film, Higher Ground (2011). She now enjoys a successful acting career and is known for her roles in several television series and films. Vera made her acting debut through the adventure series named Roar (1997).
About Mykhailo Farmiga
Name: Mykhailo Farmiga
Birthplace: Ukraine
Date of Birth: January 10, 1942
Age: 80 years
Occupation: Computer System Analyst-turned Landscaper
Popularly known for: Celebrity Father
Wife: Lubomyra Spas “Luba”
Children: Taissa, Vera, Victor, Nadia, Stephan, Laryssa, and Alexander
Personal Life
The 80-year-old celebrity father is a Ukrainian living in the United States with mixed ethnicity and follows Christianity. Details about his parents and other family members are not available. Mykhailo has also not revealed any information regarding his educational background.
Mykhailo Farmiga’s Professional Life
Mykhailo Farmiga used to work as a computer systems analyst, and later in his career, he switched his profession to landscaping. He rose to popularity as the father of renowned American actresses Vera Farmiga and Taissa Farmiga.
Vera Farmiga began her acting career in 1996 on stage with the play ‘Taking Sides.’ She is best known for her role as paranormal investigator Lorraine Warren in the Conjuring movie series: The Conjuring, The Conjuring 2, Annabelle Comes Home, and The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do it. Vera made her Television debut through a fantasy adventure series named Roar in 1997. She made her debut in feature film through the action thriller movie Return to Paradise in 1998. She was also nominated for the Academy Awards for the best-supporting actress for her role in the comedy drama, “Up in the Air (2009).”
Taissa Farmiga, her other renowned actress daughter, was encouraged to pursue an acting career by her sister Vera Farmiga. Taissa made her acting debut in her sister’s directorial debut movie Higher Ground in 2011. She became popular for her lead role in the anthology American Horror Story series in seasons Murder House, Coven, Roanoke, and Apocalypse. Her other works include roles in At Middletown (2013), The Bling Ring (2013), Mindscape (2013), The Final Girls (2015), Share (2015), 6 years (2015), Rules Don’t Apply (2016), Justice League vs. Teen Titans (2016), The Long Dumb Road (2018), Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020).
Mykhailo Farmiga’s Family
He is married to Lubomyra Spas “Luba”, a school teacher. The couple has seven children, namely Victor, Vera, Alexander, Taissa, Nadia, Stephan, and Laryssa. Laryssa was born with spina bifida. The Farmiga family was converted from Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church to Pentecostalism. The family moved to Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, from Irvington in 1985. His daughters Taissa and Vera Farmiga are well-known personalities in the entertainment industry.
Mykhailo Farmiga’s Earning and Net Worth
With his wife and seven children, Mykhailo enjoys a happy life. The net worth of the Farmiga family is estimated to be about $2-3 million.