Ben Platt
Biography
Ben Platt is an American actor and singer. He was born on September 24, 1993, in Los Angeles, California. Platt began his acting career in musical theatre as a child, appearing in productions such as The Sound of Music and The Book of Mormon. He rose to prominence for originating the title role in the Broadway coming-of-age musical Dear Evan Hansen. Platt's performance in Dear Evan Hansen earned him multiple accolades, including a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, a Daytime Emmy, and a Grammy Award. Platt has been involved in 53 acting credits, and his work has been recognized in various countries, including the United States, the Czech Republic, and the United Kingdom.
Career overview
Ben Platt is an American actor and singer. He began his acting career in musical theatre as a child, appearing in productions of The Sound of Music and The Book of Mormon. Platt's performance in a coming-of-age musical, for which he originated the title role, earned him multiple accolades.
Platt's portrayal of the title character in the Broadway musical earned him the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, making him the youngest solo recipient of the award at the time. He also received a Daytime Emmy and a Grammy Award for his performance.
Platt's acting credits include a range of musical theatre productions and other roles. He has been recognized for his work in the entertainment industry, with multiple awards and accolades to his name. Platt's early start in musical theatre and his subsequent success in the industry have established him as a notable figure in the world of acting and music.
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Full Filmography
65 titles- The Beauty (2026) as Manny
- Trisha Paytas' Big Broadway Dream (2025) as Self - Guest Star
- Therapuss (2024) as Self
- Chow (2024) as Mike
- Theater Camp (2023) as Amos Klobuchar
- Theater Camp (2023) Producer
- Theater Camp (2023) Writer
- Theater Camp (2023) Songs
- Theater Camp (2023) Original Film Writer
- Cynthia Erivo & Friends: A New Year's Eve Celebration (2023) as Self
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- The People We Hate at the Wedding (2022) as Paul
- The Premise (2021) as Ethan Streiber
- Dear Evan Hansen (2021) as Evan Hansen
- Broken Diamonds (2021) as Scott
- 25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love (2021)
- The Drew Barrymore Show (2020) as Self
- The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo (2020) as Self
- One World: Together at Home (2020) as Self
- The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II (2020) as Self
- Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish) (2020) as Georgie
- Run This Town (2020) as Bram
- Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall (2020) as Self
- Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall (2020) Executive Producer
- Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 (2020) as Self - Musical Guest
- Theater Camp (2020) as Angelo Bassett
- Theater Camp (2020) Writer
- Theater Camp (2020) Producer
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- The Other Two (2019) as Ben Platt
- The Politician (2019) as Payton Hobart
- The Politician (2019) Executive Producer
- Songland (2019) as Self
- Drunk Parents (2019) as Jason Johnson
- American Idol (2018) as Self - Performer
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017) as Self
- Will & Grace (2017) as Blake
- The Female Brain (2017) as Joel
- Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016) as Josh
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Guest
- Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) as Benji Applebaum
- Ricki and the Flash (2015) as Daniel
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) as Self - Guest Judge
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED (2012) as Self - Guest Judge
- Pitch Perfect (2012) as Benji Applebaum
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Red Riding Hood (2006) as Boy Scout #1
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest Host
- Big Brother (2000) as Self - Celebrity Guest
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Simpsons (1989) as Blake (voice)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- Last Dance
- Last Dance Songs
- Merrily We Roll Along as Charley Kringas
- I Am Not Your Mother as Ollie
- The Technique
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ben Platt best known for?
Ben Platt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Beauty (2026), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Dear Evan Hansen (2021), The Drew Barrymore Show (2020).
When and where was Ben Platt born?
Ben Platt was born on September 24, 1993 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Ben Platt have?
Ben Platt has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2026.
What is Ben Platt's background in cinema and television?
Ben Platt is an American actor and singer. He was born on September 24, 1993, in Los Angeles, California. Platt began his acting career in musical theatre as a child, appearing in productions such as The Sound of Music and The Book of Mormon. He rose to prominence for originating the title role in the Broadway coming-o...