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Daniel Platzman

Known For
Acting
Born
September 28, 1986 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Active Years
1974–2024 (51 Years)
Total Credits
40 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 28, 1986 Atlanta, Georgia, USA 40 credits
40
Total Credits
1974–2024
51 Years Career Span
14
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Daniel Platzman (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use only provided facts. No invented details. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count target: 90-130 words.
[1] TMDB: Daniel James Platzman, American musician, songwriter, record producer, composer. Drummer for Imagine Dragons. Known for acting. 39 known credits. Gender: Male. Birthday: September 28, 1986. Place of birth: Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Also known as Daniel 'Z' Platzman or Daniel James Platzman.
[2] IMDb: Film composer. Plays drums for Grammy award winning band Imagine Dragons. Born September 28, 1986. Degree in film scoring from Berklee School of Music. Invited by Ben McKee to play drums for Imagine Dragons.
[3] TMDB: American musician, songwriter, record producer, composer. Drummer for pop rock band Imagine Dragons.
[4] Wikipedia: Daniel James Platzman (born September 28, 1986) is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and composer. Best known as the former drummer for the pop rock band Imagine Dragons.
[5] Personal Site: Mentions upcoming film and TV music composition projects.
[6] AllMovie: Lists genres (Documentary, Music, Fantasy, etc.) but doesn't link them specifically to him as an actor, just lists genres available on the site/for his work.
Name: Daniel James Platzman (also known as Daniel 'Z' Platzman).
Birth: September 28, 1986, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Profession: American musician, songwriter, record producer, composer, and film composer.
Band: Drummer for the pop rock band Imagine Dragons (noted as former drummer in one source).
Education: Degree in film scoring from Berklee School of Music.
Acting: Known for acting with 39 known

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Daniel Platzman (specifically focusing on acting/film context as requested, though the sources focus more on his music/composition).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Length 180-260 words.
Constraint 6: 2-3 short paragraphs.
[1] TMDB: Daniel James Platzman. Known for Acting. Known credits: 39. Gender: Male. Birthday: September 28, 1986. Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Also known as: Daniel 'Z' Platzman, Daniel James Platzman.
[2] IMDb: Film composer. Plays drums for Grammy award winning band Imagine Dragons. Born September 28, 1986. Degree in film scoring from Berklee School of Music. Invited by Ben McKee to play drums for Imagine Dragons.
[3] TMDB: American musician, songwriter, record producer, and composer. Drummer for pop rock band Imagine Dragons.
[4] Wikipedia: Daniel James Platzman (born September 28, 1986). American musician, songwriter, record producer, and composer. Former drummer for pop rock band Imagine Dragons.
[5] Personal Site: Mentions upcoming film and TV music composition projects.
[6] AllMovie: Lists genres: Documentary, Music, Fantasy, Action-Adventure, Drama, Family, Science Fiction, Animation, Biography, Comedy, Mystery-Suspense, Thriller.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Music Background.
Daniel James Platzman, also known as Daniel 'Z' Platzman, is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and composer born on September 28, 1986, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is recognized as the drummer for the pop rock band Imagine Dragons, having been invited to join the group by Ben McKee. He holds a degree in film scoring from the Berklee School of Music. While some sources identify him as the former drummer for the band, he is also described as a film composer.
Paragraph 2: Film and Acting Credits.
In the realm of film and television, Platzman is noted for his work in acting, with 39 known credits listed on The Movie Database. His professional involvement spans various genres, including documentary, music, fantasy, action-adventure, drama, family, science fiction, animation, biography, comedy, mystery-suspense, and thriller. He is currently involved in upcoming film and television music composition projects.
Word Count Check:
P1: ~75 words.
P2: ~65 words.
Total: ~140 words.
Problem: The requirement is 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
Expansion Strategy:
Include more details about his identity, his musical roles, and the specific genres mentioned. I must be careful not to add fluff that isn't in the text.
Draft 2:
Daniel James Platzman, who is also known as Daniel 'Z' Platzman, is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and composer. Born on September 28, 1986, in Atlanta, Georgia, he is recognized for his role as the drummer for the pop rock band Imagine Dragons. He was invited to play drums for the Grammy award winning band by his future band mate, Ben McKee. His musical background includes obtaining a degree in film scoring from the Berklee School of Music. While some records describe him as the former drummer for Imagine

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Career timeline

Imagine Dragons au château de Chambord
Imagine Dragons: Live in VegasImagine Dragons Lollapalooza Berlin
Arcane: Bridging the RiftImagine Dragons - Live from the Tyler Robinson Foundation 2022 RISE UP Gala
Arcane · Theme Song PerformanceImagine Dragons - Live from the Bunker
Imagine Dragons - Rock in Rio
Ralph Breaks the InternetThe Aquabats! Saturday Morning!Best F(r)iends: Volume 2 · Original Music ComposerImagine Dragons Live At Lollapalooza Brazil 2018Imagine Dragons - Live from the ORIGINS Experience
Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 · Original Music ComposerBelieverImagine Dragons: Live Nation Concert Series
Imagine Dragons: Smoke + Mirrors Live
Project AlmanacTaylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
Late Night with Seth MeyersTransformers: Age of Extinction · Additional MusicThe Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the BeatlesEvolution Within ExtinctionImagine Dragons Night Visions Live
Imagine Dragons - Live from the Artists Den
Eagles Are Turning People Into Horses · Original Music Composer
BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge
Live from the Artists Den
Jimmy Kimmel Live!The Ellen DeGeneres Show
NRJ Music Awards
MTV Europe Music Awards
Saturday Night Live
American Music Awards

Full Filmography

40 titles
  • Imagine Dragons au château de Chambord (2024) as Self
  • Imagine Dragons: Live in Vegas (2023) as Self
  • Imagine Dragons Lollapalooza Berlin (2023) as Himself
  • Arcane: Bridging the Rift (2022) as Self
  • Imagine Dragons - Live from the Tyler Robinson Foundation 2022 RISE UP Gala (2022) as Self
  • Arcane (2021) Theme Song Performance
  • Imagine Dragons - Live from the Bunker (2021) as Self
  • Imagine Dragons - Rock in Rio (2019) as Himself
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  • Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) as Daniel (voice)
  • The Aquabats! Saturday Morning! (2018) as Self
  • Best F(r)iends: Volume 2 (2018) Original Music Composer
  • Imagine Dragons Live At Lollapalooza Brazil 2018 (2018) as Self
  • Imagine Dragons - Live from the ORIGINS Experience (2018) as Self
  • Imagine Dragons: Live at Lollapalooza Berlin (2018) as Self
  • Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 (2017) Original Music Composer
  • Believer (2017) as Self
  • Imagine Dragons: Live Nation Concert Series (2017)
  • Imagine Dragons: Smoke + Mirrors Live (2016) as Himself
  • Project Almanac (2015) as Imagine Dragons
  • Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
  • Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) Additional Music
  • The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014) as Self
  • Evolution Within Extinction (2014) as Self
  • Imagine Dragons Night Visions Live (2014) as Himself
  • Imagine Dragons - Live at The Moody Theater (2014) as Self
  • Imagine Dragons: The Making of Night Visions (2014) as Himself
  • Imagine Dragons: The Making of Night Visions (2014) Music
  • Imagine Dragons - iTunes Festival SXSW 2014 (2014) as Himself
  • Imagine Dragons - Live from the Artists Den (2013)
  • Eagles Are Turning People Into Horses (2011) Original Music Composer
  • BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge (2010) as Self
  • Live from the Artists Den (2009) as Self
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Imagine Dragons
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
  • NRJ Music Awards (2000) as Self - Nominated
  • MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
  • American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Musical Guest as Imagine Dragons
  • Forbidden Sky Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Daniel Platzman best known for?

Daniel Platzman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Arcane (2021), Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018), I Am a Hero (2016), Best F(r)iends: Volume 2 (2018).

When and where was Daniel Platzman born?

Daniel Platzman was born on September 28, 1986 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

How many credits does Daniel Platzman have?

Daniel Platzman has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2024.

What is Daniel Platzman's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Daniel Platzman (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided facts. No invented details. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Word count target: 90-130 words. [1] TMDB: Daniel James Platzman, Ame...

Daniel Platzman by the numbers

40credits
28films
12TV series
1974–2024active years

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