Omar Najam

Career overview

Omar Najam is a writer, director, actor, and improviser originally from San Jose, California. He studied Film and Media at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where his creative work involved writing and directing across various genres, with a particular focus on comedy and genre storytelling. After completing his education, he relocated to Los Angeles to pursue his career. In Los Angeles, he performed improv with the Upright Citizens Brigade and worked across multiple media formats, contributing to commercials, music videos, short films, and web-based content.

In addition to his work in traditional media, Omar Najam has contributed to several tabletop roleplaying game shows. His involvement in this space includes work on Dimension 20's A Court of Fey & Flowers, PowerPlayRPG, Banesbreak, and Saving Throw Show. He also made an appearance in The Legend of Zelda One-Shot: Lookout. His broader professional portfolio spans writing credits for projects such as Daredevil: Born Again, The Red Shirt Diaries, and Here/after, establishing a diverse background across television, digital platforms, and live-streamed gaming content.