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BIO

Benjamin Platt is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He made his Broadway debut in The Book of Mormon and later starred in Dear Evan Hansen, receiving multiple accolades for his performance as the title character, including the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.


Platt's film credits include Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2, Ricki and the Flash, Run This Town, and Drunk Parents. Since 2019, he has starred in the Netflix comedy-drama series The Politician, for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy.

In 2017, Platt signed with Atlantic Records and released his album, Sing to Me Instead. In May 2020, a concert film, titled Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall, debuted on Netflix.
Platt reprise his role as Evan Hansen in the film adaptation of Dear Evan Hanson. It will be released on September 24, 2021.

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STAGE CREDITS

Ben Platt Live at the Palace Ben Platt Live at the Palace
[Broadway]
Broadway Concert Residency, 2024
Performer
Parade Parade
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Leo Frank
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Evan Hansen
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Original Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Evan Hansen
The Secret Garden The Secret Garden
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2016
Dickon
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Arena Stage World Premiere Production, 2015
Evan
The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon
[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 2012
Elder Cunningham
The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Elder Cunningham [Replacement]

Movies

Red Riding Hood
[ 2006 ] Boy Scout #1
Pitch Perfect
[ 2012 ] Benji
Pitch Perfect 2
[ 2015 ] Benji
Ricki and the Flash
[ 2015 ] Daniel
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
[ 2016 ] Josh
The Female Brain
[ 2017 ] Joel
Run This Town
[ 2019 ] Bram
Drunk Parents
[ 2019 ] Jon Johnson
Dear Evan Hansen
[ 2021 ] Evan Hansen
Broken Diamonds
[ 2021 ] Scott
The People We Hate at the Wedding
[ 2022 ] Paul

TV Shows

The Politician
Payton Hobart

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Ben Platt, Parade


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical

Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen


winner
Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen


winner
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical

Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen


winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen

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Ben Platt and Noah Galvin are married! The couple tied the knot in New York City over Labor Day weekend. Notable guests featured in the photos include Beanie Feldstein, Cynthia Erivo, Kathryn Gallagher, Nick Lieberman, and more. See the photos and Instagram post from inside the wedding now!
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Colman Domingo and More Join WARRIORS Album From Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis

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Tony and Grammy Award-winning artists Heather Headley and Ben Platt will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut on October 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ben Platt been in?

Ben Platt has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Ben Platt been in?

Ben Platt has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ben Platt been nominated for?

Ben Platt has received several nominations for his performances, including: - Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Parade - Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical (The Lortels) for Dear Evan Hansen - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen.

What awards has Ben Platt won?

Ben Platt has won several prestigious awards, including Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Dear Evan Hansen. He also received the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for his role in Dear Evan Hansen. Additionally, he won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical at The Lortels for Dear Evan Hansen, and the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his performance in Dear Evan Hansen.

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