Biography
Who is Ben Platt?
Early life and family
Benjamin Schiff Platt was born in Los Angeles, California. He is the fourth of five children born to Julie and Marc Platt. His mother served as the chair of the Board of Trustees for the Jewish Federations of North America. His father works as a prominent producer in theater and film, with credits including Wicked, La La Land, and Mary Poppins Returns.
Career beginnings and stage success
Ben began performing in musical theater at a young age. He played the character Winthrop Paroo in a Hollywood Bowl production of The Music Man at age nine. Later, he took on roles in national tours and local theater projects, including Les Misérables. His professional breakthrough arrived when he joined the cast of The Book of Mormon. He played Elder Arnold Cunningham in the Chicago production starting in 2012, before moving to the Broadway run in 2014.
Film and television roles
Beyond the stage, Ben has appeared in several film projects. He played the character Benji Applebaum in the Pitch Perfect movie series starting in 2012. He also performed in Ricki and the Flash in 2015 and the historical thriller Run This Town in 2019. In 2023, he starred in and co-wrote the film Theater Camp. He also reprised his lead role in the 2021 film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen.
Music and discography
Ben signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records in 2017. He released his debut studio album, Sing to Me Instead, in March 2019. Following the release, he started on his first North American concert tour. He later released his second studio album, titled Reverie, in August 2021.
Birthday and age
Ben Platt was born on September 24, 1993, which makes Ben 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Ben shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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