[81], Platt was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award, a Drama League Distinguished Performance Award, and won[110] the Obie Award[111] for Distinguished Performance by an Actor and Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical for Dear Evan Hansen's Off-Broadway run in 2016. Obviously my familys traditions are beautiful and I loved growing up in my family, but until I went to camp, everything was just what I was taught by the family, which is wonderful, but there comes a time when you need to figure out for yourself what is going to mean the most to you, and what will keep you connected to your Judaism, Ben has said. He runs a campaign to become student president at his high school and all sorts of drama ensues. [19] Platt described Hector as "pretty abrasive and obnoxious at times, but, I hope, he has a way of growing on you. "I painted my dressing room pink so that it's a very bright and warm and joyful place to be, so . Much of the buzz on Tuesday, however, focused on Platt's hair, which appears to have been, um, upgraded for the movie. Oliver Platt and Ben Platt are not related. Oliver was raised in the U.S., as well as internationally for his father's job. Still, Platt's age isn't sitting. Just the right use of a pronoun can just change the whole vernacular. Ben and Beanie are best friends who go all the way back to middle school. "[4] According to Platt, drama departments gave his childhood some stability, "It was something of a survival mechanism, in that it gave me a little subculture to plug into wherever I ended up. The Platt siblings were raised in a Conservative Jewish family in Los Angeles. Steven Simione / Getty Images. Noah Galvin is in a relationship with Platt. He stood there on stage alone before the curtain went up, and he held this audience utterly rapt. [18] In a 1999 interview, he explained that he had chosen to focus on film and television rather than theater because of his family. [16] Platt later reprised his role as Elder Cunningham on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre from January 7, 2014, to January 6, 2015.[17]. He told his family when he was thirteen years old, and publicly came out in 2019, before the release of his song "Ease My Mind". Adam resides in Greenwich Village with his wife and two daughters. 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[23][24][25] For his performance, 23-year-old Platt won numerous awards including the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, becoming the youngest solo winner in the category. Also, theWinnie the Poohcostumes run in the family: Its not just the three brothers; they have two sisters, Hannah and Sam. 0:04. Ben Platt is marshaling his talents and tools to crack Leo Frank open so we can see Leo's defenses, fears, despair, growth, evolution, hopes, and humanity. Were I not to do the movie, it probably wouldnt get made, he continued. Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming, This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 23:17. Ben Goodrich: Doctor Dolittle: 1998: Dr. Mark Weller: Bulworth: 1998: Dennis Murphy: The Impostors: 1998: Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. He really leans into this part, throwing himself out there with the abandonment of youth". [12], Platt majored in drama at Tufts University, where he met and became close friends with Hank Azaria. And he's loveable. [62][63][64], On May 17, 2022, it was announced that Platt would play Leo Frank in New York City Center's production of Parade as the gala production of its 2022/2023 season after playing the role in a workshop conducted by Roundabout Theatre Company in 2018. Is Dr Charles a psychopath? Ben Platt, Molly Gordon, Noah Galvin, Amy Sedaris, Alan S. Kim, Patti Harrison, Owen Thiele, Jimmy Tatro, Ayo Edebiri, Caroline Aaron and Nathan Lee Graham will star in the musical comedy. He is, unfortunately, not on Snapchat but he does post to his Instagram story regularly and almost every picture is iconic. But I actually think that when you are from a small town, the necessity to stand up and be counted is even stronger, she recalls. USA TODAY. Read all about Oliver Platt with TV Guide's exclusive biography including their list of awards, celeb facts and more at TV Guide. And so if my thing is something that I cant control at all which is my age then bring it on. Born in Windsor, Ontario, to American parents. Since 2019, he has starred in the Netflix comedy-drama series The Politician, for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor Television Series Musical or Comedy. All five siblings (well get to the sisters later) attended Camp Ramah in California, and went to Ramah Israel Seminar, a six-week trip to Israel for rising high school seniors. [40], On August 29, 2019, it was announced that Platt would be starring in Richard Linklater's film adaptation of Merrily We Roll Along alongside Beanie Feldstein and Blake Jenner. The limited engagement sold out its entire run with Platt playing his last performance on May 26, 2016. He then trained at Shakespeare & Co. with Kristin Linklater. [14] The production was well received and closed on October 6, 2013. It premiered as the Opening Night Gala Presentation of the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2021, followed by a release in theaters on September 24, 2021, in time for Platt's 28th birthday. In winning at the age of 23, for his work in Dear Evan Hansen, Platt became the youngest winner in the award's history. [16] He received an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of no-nonsense White House Counsel Oliver Babish,[16] brought in during season two to compile a defense for President Bartlet and others who covered up his non-disclosure of multiple sclerosis. He also served in Canada, China, Hong Kong and Japan. With fan-favorite and Broadway star Ben Platt reprising his role as Evan Hansen, the movie is expected to be a hit. The shoot will take place over the next 20 years and will also star Beanie Feldstein and Blake Jenner. [71], On June 9, 2022, it was announced that Platt would produce and star in the musical comedy film Theater Camp, inspired by the 2020 short film of the same name co-written with Noah Galvin, Molly Gordon, and Nick Lieberman. His casting was announced on July 8, 2021, along with Amazon Studios being confirmed to produce the film. 19 images [16] Shining City's director said, "There is one word to describe Oliver. He provided the voice of Wiser the Owl in the 2013 animated film Dorothy of Oz. Ben's mother, Julie Platt, is a Jewish communal leader and philanthropist. [113] On June 11, at the 71st Tony Awards, 23-year-old Platt won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical becoming the youngest actor to win this award solo. [21], In 2016, Platt once again originated the role of Evan Hansen at Second Stage Theatre. [36] However, Platt was unable to return to the Tufts campus,[36] and the 2008 award was instead given to Jeff Kindler, chief executive of pharmaceutical company Pfizer.[36]. [5], Platt signed with Atlantic Records in 2017 and released his debut studio album, Sing to Me Instead, in March 2019. [25], In 2007, Platt played the part of Yankees owner George Steinbrenner in the ESPN mini-series The Bronx Is Burning. Additional TV. Congratulations are in order for Ben Platt and his boyfriend, Noah Galvin, who are getting married. Ben grew up in a pretty musical family. In 1997, he made a TV debut in an episode of The Equalizer and in a year, Platt gained his first movie role in Married to the Mob. Critics hailed his work, calling it "historic" and "one of the greatest leading male performances [I've] ever seen in a musical". Oliver is married to Camilla Campbell, with whom he has three children. [16][22], In 2005, Platt acted in Harold Ramis's film The Ice Harvest as an unhappy businessman with a trophy wife and two stepchildren who becomes involved with a friend who has stolen $2 million from a Mafia boss. As well as appearing in the first two Pitch Perfect movies, Ben has also appeared in Ricki & The Flash alongside Meryl Streep, Run This Town, Drunk Parents, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk and The Female Brain. Ben is set to take on a role in Richard Linklaters adaption of the musical Merrily We Roll Along. Ben Platt addressed "antisemitic" protests occurring outside the Broadway musical "Parade," saying they underscored the importance of the revival. In 2012, Platt was cast as Elder Arnold Cunningham in the Chicago production of The Book of Mormon. [16] Platt's work was nominated for two Emmy awards and a Golden Globe. Oliver Platt (born January 12, 1960) is a Canadian-born American actor. Marc Platt, Ben Platts father, is a well-known and highly successful Hollywood film producer. The 27-year-old singer and actor performed his song "I Wanna Love You But I Don't" during Monday's episode of the NBC late . He's a contradictory human being with flaws and strengths. 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Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. The official subreddit for any and everything related to Ben Platt, the award-winning American actor, singer and songwriter Ben's latest album REVERIE is out now Created Mar 14, 2018 874 Platties 7 Platties Singing Filter by flair Credit artworks appropriately! He's got that everyman quality. [59] On August 8, 2021, the criticism against the casting went even further, with emerging claims that nepotism was involved in the decision. [9], He attended the Adderley School for Performing Arts in Pacific Palisades, performing in productions like Bye Bye Birdie and Into the Woods. The complete song was released on April 23, 2021, followed by a remix by Dutch electronic producer Tisto on May 28, 2021. [42], Platt currently stars as Payton Hobart on the Netflix comedy-drama series The Politician, which tells the story of a very driven teen convinced that he's destined to become President of the United States. Ben Platt Speaks Out After First Broadway Performance of Parade Was Met with Antisemitic Protesters "If there is any remaining doubt out there about the urgency of telling this story in this.

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