[79][80] They announced their engagement on November 25, 2022. As Reese began to get closer to him it was, . Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. They returned to the United States when Platt . [31] He appeared in Miramax's 2016 supernatural thriller, The 9th Life of Louis Drax. Oliver Platt . In 2019, he shared her prom photos. [27] The production closed on June 14, 2009, after 113 performances.[28]. Ben Platt and Noah Galvin announced their engagement on November 25, 2022 with a series of sweet photos from the intimate proposal. [13][14][15] He spent three years working in theatre in Boston, Massachusetts, which he said had a "wealth of serious amateur theatre at that timeI played many roles, and it was the best training I could have had. Oliver Platt grew up in the USA, since his family moved to Washington shortly after his birth. 9th great-grandfather Reinold Marvin (c1594 - 1662) Great Migration Immigrant 1640. ". Born in Windsor, Ontario, to American parents. Oliver's brother, Adam Platt, is a New York Magazine restaurant critic. This coveted collection of accolades representing top honours in TV (Emmy), music (Grammy), film (Oscar) and theatre (Tony) has only ever been . [70] On the night of the show's first preview, members of the neo-Nazi group National Socialist Movement protested against the production outside the theater. 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. This isnt exactly the best look for someone who is trying to lean on his foundational talent. [18] Tucci and Platt developed the characters while working on a play at Yale University in 1988, with Tucci later completing the screenplay and directing the film. 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Ben Platt has shared a message with fans after the first preview of his Broadway musical Parade was attended by antisemitic protesters. Ben reprised the role in 2021 movie adaption of the musical. She grew up in Wichita, Kansas in a small Jewish community. [24], A Broadway production named Shining City was Platt's Broadway debut in 2006. [112], On May 19, 2017, at the 83rd annual Drama League Awards, it was announced that Platt had won the organization's Distinguished Performance Award. [31] Platt starred opposite Damian Lewis, Nina Dobrev, and Mena Massoud in the Rob Ford historical fiction thriller Run This Town. "[16] Platt visited Dublin to prepare for the role and ensure his performance was authentic. [16] After Married to the Mob, he appeared in Working Girl (1988), Flatliners (1990), Beethoven (1992), The Three Musketeers (1993), A Time to Kill (1996), Executive Decision (1996), and Bulworth (1998). [38] Platt released a new single "Rain" on August 23, 2019, followed by a music video on September 10, 2019. [18] In 2015, Platt reprised his role as Benji Applebaum in the sequel, Pitch Perfect 2, followed by appearances in the films Ricki and the Flash and Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk. Like, CHORAL BEYONC?! and his son, George, was born in 1997. Ben Platt (born Benjamin Schiff Platt on September 24, 1993) is an American actor and singer known for originating the role of the title character in the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, a performance for which he has won numerous awards, including the 2017 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. This image released by DKC/O&M shows Ben Platt, left, and Micaela Diamond, in character as Leo and Lucille Frank from the Broadway musical "Parade." Emilio Madrid - handout one time use, DKC/O&M This image released by DKC/O&M shows Ben Platt in character as Leo Frank from the Broadway musical "Parade." In August 2010, he was cast in the role of "The Man in Black" in 2011's X-Men spin-off, X-Men: First Class, directed by Matthew Vaughn. 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 . Children of Oliver James Platt and Mary Camilla Bonsal Campbell. Home; Tools; Free Music Download; He's got an estimated net worth of $ 0.9 million. Oliver James Platt (born January 12, 1960) is an American screen and stage actor. [11] Platt is also a fan of the Boston Red Sox. [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. He earned nominations for Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Awards. [18] In a 1999 interview, he explained that he had chosen to focus on film and television rather than theater because of his family. On a great day, we were 1,000 people. [16] Platt attributes his breakthrough to appearing at the Punch Line Theater. @ParadeBway. Oliver Platt began his career with some small roles on television and in theater, and would get his first big break in movies with 1988's "Married to the Mob." It turns out the reason he got. He is known for his starring roles in many films such as Flatliners (1990), Beethoven (1992), Indecent Proposal, The Three Musketeers (both 1993), Executive Decision, A Time to Kill (both 1996), Dangerous Beauty, Bulworth, The Impostors, Dr. Dolittle (all 1998), Ready to Rumble, Gun Shy (both 2000), Don't Say a Word (2001 . I certainly did. [56][57][58] Upon the release of the film's first trailer on May 18, 2021, the casting of Platt as Evan Hansen and the appearance of the film's version of the character received substantial criticism, with viewers commenting that he, at age 27, was too old to play a high schooler. Ben Platt has a new boyfriend - his longtime friend Noah Galvin! Also, theWinnie the Poohcostumes run in the family: Its not just the three brothers; they have two sisters, Hannah and Sam. Yes, Scream VI Marketing Is Behind the Creepy Ghostface Sightings Causing Scares Across the U.S. David Oyelowo, Taylor Sheridan's 'Bass Reeves' Series at Paramount+ Casts King Richard Star Demi Singleton (EXCLUSIVE), Star Trek: Discovery to End With Season 5, Paramount+ Pushes Premiere to 2024. His last performance as Evan was in November 2017, where he was replaced by Noah Galvin. They have three children: Lily (born 1995), George (born 1997), and Clare (born 1999). I originally saw Russell as a blond stud, but when I saw what Oliver could do, I realized how much better, richer, and less predictable he was than my idea of the character Oliver is very committed to the idea that story and dialogue be character-driven and unique". Platt's film credits include the Pitch Perfect film series, Ricki and the Flash (2015), and Run This Town (2019). Platt freely uses male pronouns throughout the album. [19] By 2015, the musical, titled Dear Evan Hansen, had begun production in Washington, D.C. at the Arena Stage with Platt originating the titular role. . The show premiered at the Bank of America Theatre on December 19, 2012, after a week of previews. With fan-favorite and Broadway star Ben Platt reprising his role as Evan Hansen, the movie is expected to be a hit. [27] On January 28, 2018, he performed Leonard Bernstein's "Somewhere" live at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards accompanied by Justin Goldner and Adele Stein and arranged by Alex Lacamoire. Ben Platt and Lin-Manuel Miranda have teamed up on the new song "Found/Tonight" - a mash-up of the messages in the songs "The Story of Tonight" from "Hamilton" and "You Will Be Found" from "Dear Evan Hansen." However, I don't see anywhere on Ticketmaster or on Sweeney's website any dates that . Oliver Platt Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018 Oliver James Platt is an American screen and stage actor. Sources of all info and statistics are newspapers, books, resumes or social media. And to try . [3] Platt played his final performance on November 19, 2017. He has also appeared in numerous television series, including The West Wing, The Big C, and Fargo. [53] The tour was later postponed due to the COVID pandemic and rescheduled to begin on September 3, 2022, in Seattle, Washington before concluding in Hollywood, Florida on October 7, 2022, for a total of 20 stops.[54]. [50][51] In July, he announced on Twitter that his second studio album, Reverie, for which "Imagine" was released as its first single, will be released on August 13, 2021. It wasnt out of a sense of peril; it was a feeling of ldor vdor, that I was a link in the chain., Marc and Julie raised their kids with a traditional Jewish upbringing to protect them from Marcs world, to teach them to be committed to a community larger than themselves and to live a grounded life.. In 2012, Platt had a supporting role in the musical comedy Pitch Perfect, loosely based on the non-fiction book Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory. Platt appeared in the first two Pitch Perfect films as a magic-loving outcast, and his first major TV role will be in Ryan Murphy's Netflix comedy, The Politician, slated for Sept. 27. I got to watch all of these incredible singers warming up to Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles and exposed myself to that whole world, said Platt. Platt was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada,[2] to American parents Sheila Maynard, a clinical social worker, and Nicholas Platt, a career diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Pakistan, Zambia, and the Philippines. [21], In 2016, Platt once again originated the role of Evan Hansen at Second Stage Theatre. The two have three kids: Lily, George, and Clare. Im glad its not about the performance or my voice or anything that actually matters.. Platt was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, to American parents Sheila Maynard, a clinical social worker who worked in Islamabad, and Nicholas Platt, a career . And it was a young Morgan Freeman. Ben Platt, soon to perform at Stanford, says 'Reverie' was born out of his 'childhood bedroom' Ben Platt's second album "Reverie" will be heard across the country as he prepares for an. They ended up attending the same high school, starring in several musicals together and eventually becoming BFFs. Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Having made up his mind to become an actor at the age of 9, Oliver Platt started his career with various theatre roles. [16], Platt makes his decisions about accepting acting roles based on the role being "different from what I just didI do have to be interested in the role". Platt, who is reprising the title role in the film version of the Broadway smash . Even if you can't immediately place the name, you're sure to know Oliver Platt's face. The limited engagement sold out its entire run with Platt playing his last performance on May 26, 2016. [30] Platt donated a portion of the proceeds to support the March for Our Lives anti-gun-violence initiative, and also performed on stage with Miranda at the rally in Washington, D.C., on March 24, 2018. ", Ben plays the role of Payton Hobart in Ryan Murphy's new Netflix series The Politician. [2] At 23, Platt became the youngest solo recipient of the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. While they look like they could be brothers, former Pitch Perfect co-stars Ben and Skylar are not related. While this may put Platt in good company, there is more to the casting controversy than age. Key Facts about the Family of Actor Oliver Platt. Oliver James Platt (born January 12, 1960) is an American screen and stage actor. Actor Ben Platt took to Twitter to reveal that he suffered through a bout of COVID-19 early this year in March. After all, the theme and undercurrent of the musical focus on the struggles of adolescence. The criticism and accompanying jokes were well-documented on Twitterand beyond. He was born on September 24, 1993 in Los Angeles, California. [76], Platt is openly gay. [32] The casting of Platt caused minor controversy, over allegations that the filmmakers were appropriating the story of female reporter Robyn Doolittle. 9th great-grandfather . Camilla is a director of admissions for Grace Church School in New York. [19] Platt described Hector as "pretty abrasive and obnoxious at times, but, I hope, he has a way of growing on you. Theater Producer Marc Platt Marc Platt is one of the most successful theater producers in the world. [55] On June 18, 2020, Platt confirmed that he was set to reprise his role as Evan Hansen in the film, which would be directed by Stephen Chbosky from a screenplay by Levenson. Noah confirmed the news while being interviewed for the latest episode of the podcast Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine. George and Margaret Pratt's nephew Herbert Pratt, son of Percival Pratt, is found in the 1880 census living nearby with his wife Clara Harmon and a one year old son who is listed simply as "baby." Clara Harmon is the sister of Mellen Harmon, son-in-law of George and Margaret Pratt. They also ended up starting their careers on Broadway at the same time too. Though seemingly a stretch for a high schooler, it certainly seemed more appropriate than his reprise of the role for the feature film at the age of 27. [41] On January 10, 2023, it was announced that Jenner would be replaced by Paul Mescal. [7] Platt is also a great-great-grandson of General Robert Shaw Oliver (through his mother). [22], In December 2016, Platt originated the title role in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre. The musical tells the . I already bought my tickets and took time off work to go this month and I'm not available the rescheduled date. [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. He/him. 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also writer and producer, Lead role (15 episodes); also executive producer.