Rachel Platten
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 20, 1981 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA
- Active Years
- 1992–2023 (32 Years)
- Total Credits
- 14 credits in database
Biography
Rachel Ashley Platten is an American singer-songwriter, author, music artist, and actress born on May 20, 1981, in Newton, Massachusetts. She grew up in Newton, Massachusetts, though some sources note she was born in New York. After releasing two independent albums in 2003 and 2011, she signed with Columbia Records in 2015 and released her mainstream debut single, Fight Song. The song achieved international success and peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. She won a Daytime Emmy Award for a live performance of the song on Good Morning America. Her major-label debut studio album, Wildfire, was released in 2016 and certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. As an actress, she is known for her work on Rachel Platten: Fight Song, Annie, and The Kissing Booth.
Career overview
Rachel Ashley Platten is an American singer-songwriter, author, music artist, and actress born on May 20, 1981, in Newton, Massachusetts. Early in her career, she released two albums independently in 2003 and 2011. In 2015, she signed with Columbia Records and released her mainstream debut single, "Fight Song". The single achieved significant success, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, topping charts in the United Kingdom, and reaching the top ten of multiple charts worldwide, with success also noted in Australia and Canada. Her live performance of the song on Good Morning America earned her a Daytime Emmy Award.
Following her mainstream debut, Platten released her major-label debut studio album titled Wildfire in 2016. The Recording Industry Association of America certified the album gold, and it featured the follow-up singles "Stand by You" and "Better Place". In addition to her musical accomplishments, Platten's acting and music credits include work recognized in film and television projects such as Annie in 2014, Rachel Platten: Fight Song in 2015, and The Kissing Booth in 2018.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
14 titles- The Imaginary (2023) Theme Song Performance
- I Can See Your Voice (2020)
- Today with Jenna & Sheinelle (2019) as Self - Musical Guest
- American Idol (2018) as Self - Special Guest
- LadyGang (2018) as Self
- My Little Pony: The Movie (2017) Songs
- To Tell the Truth (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Greatest Hits (2016)
- Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
- Trailblazer Honors (2014) as Self - Performer
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self - Presenter
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self - Musical Guest
- Morgenmagazin (1992) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rachel Platten best known for?
Rachel Platten is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Can See Your Voice (2020), Today with Jenna & Sheinelle (2019), Tibetan Dog (2011), My Little Pony: The Movie (2017).
When and where was Rachel Platten born?
Rachel Platten was born on May 20, 1981 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
How many credits does Rachel Platten have?
Rachel Platten has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2023.
What is Rachel Platten's background in cinema and television?
Rachel Ashley Platten is an American singer-songwriter, author, music artist, and actress born on May 20, 1981, in Newton, Massachusetts. She grew up in Newton, Massachusetts, though some sources note she was born in New York. After releasing two independent albums in 2003 and 2011, she signed with Columbia Records in ...
Rachel Platten by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self — aged about 32
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self - Presenter — aged about 32
- Trailblazer Honors (2014) as Self - Performer — aged about 33
- American Idol (2018) as Self - Special Guest — aged about 37
- I Can See Your Voice (2020) — aged about 39
- To Tell the Truth (2016) as Self - Panelist — aged about 35
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