Ben Platt
Actors/Actresses
BirthdaySeptember 24, 1993
Birth SignLibra
Height5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
About
Ben Platt is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He rose to fame for his role as Evan Hansen in the Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen," for which he won a Tony Award. Platt has also appeared in films and television shows, showcasing his versatile talent.
Broadway Star Gavin Creel Passes Away at 48: Reactions from Lin-Manuel Miranda & More
The theater community mourns the loss of Broadway veteran Gavin Creel. Tributes pour in from fellow actors like Ben Platt and Lin-Manuel...
Dear Evan Hansen Director Stephen Chbosky on Deleted Scenes and His First Cut of the Film
With director Stephen Chbosky’s Dear Evan Hansen now playing in theaters, I recently got to speak with him about bringing the Tony Award-winning...
Amandla Stenberg on Dear Evan Hansen and Getting to Write a New Song for the Film
With director Stephen Chbosky’s (The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Wonder) Dear Evan Hansen now playing in theaters, I recently got to speak with...
The "Dear Evan Hansen" Cast Plays Who's Who
To celebrate the release of “Dear Evan Hansen,” Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Amandla Stenberg, Nik Dodani, and Colton Ryan joined us for a...
Amy Adams and Julianne Moore on Dear Evan Hansen & Why Adams Always Cries When Talking About Film
With director Stephen Chbosky’s (The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Wonder) Dear Evan Hansen arriving in theaters this weekend, I recently got to...
Ben Platt's "Surprised" Face Isn't Fooling Anyone
Ben Platt is in town for his birthday and is pretty sure his boyfriend is planning a surprise party for him but after Ben shares his "surprised"...
Ben Platt Talks Red-Carpet Debut with BF Noah Galvin
“Extra” spoke with Ben Platt at the “Dear Evan Hansen” premiere in Los Angeles.
The 'Dear Evan Hansen' Cast & Creators Pick Their Go-To Broadway Karaoke Songs
Ben Platt, Julianne Moore, Amy Adams and more tell us which Broadway songs they would sing during a night of karaoke. The answers range from 'Cell...
Will Julianne Moore Start a Broadway Career After 'Dear Evan Hansen' Adaptation?
“Extra’s” Cheslie Kryst spoke with Julianne Moore and Ben Platt as they promoted the movie adaptation of “Dear Evan...