Ben Platt is an award-winning actor, singer and songwriter. Follow his journey!
List of Ben Platt's featurings
Lin-Manuel Miranda & Ariana Grande
Ben Platt's age
Ben Platt is currently 30 years old.
Ben Platt's country of origin
Ben Platt is from United States.
Ben Platt's real name
Ben Platt's real name is Benjamin Schiff Platt.
The Success Story of Ben Platt
Who is Ben Platt?
Ben Platt is an American actor, singer and songwriter best known for his roles in the Broadway musicals Dear Evan Hansen and The Book of Mormon. He is also well known for his role in the Netflix original series The Politician. Platt has achieved multiple awards, including a Tony Award and Grammy Award, as well as two Drama Desk Awards and two Outer Critics Circle Awards.
Early Life and Career
Platt was born on September 24th, 1993 in Los Angeles, California. His parents, Marc Platt and Julie Platt, are both actors who have appeared in various films and television shows. Platt began studying piano at a young age and sang with the Los Angeles Children's Chorus from 2000 to 2007. He then attended Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, graduating in 2011.
Acting Career
Platt made his film debut in 2012 with a minor role in the comedy Pitch Perfect. The following year, he starred as the lead role in the musical adaptation of the novel The Book of Mormon, which received widespread critical acclaim. In 2016, he was cast in the lead role of Evan Hansen in the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen. He received critical praise for his performance and won various awards for his work on the show, including a Tony Award in 2017. Platt later reprised his role as Evan Hansen in a film adaptation of the musical which was released on Disney+ in 2021.
Music Career
In 2019, Platt released his debut solo album Sing to Me Instead which was met with positive reviews from critics. He has since collaborated with various artists such as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ariana Grande on various singles. In 2020, he won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album for The Book of Mormon (Original Broadway Cast Recording).
Personal Life
Platt is openly gay and has been dating director Elliott Mazar since 2019. He is also an advocate for mental health awareness and LGBTQ rights.