Ben Platt: PICS

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April 2, 2020 4:22PM EDT

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Ben Platt

Ben Platt — Ben Platt is best known for being an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He began his career in theater from a young age, appearing in Broadway productions, such as The Music Man (2002). The most popular musicals he’s probably had the pleasure of taking part in are ‘Book of Mormon’ (2012–2013) and Dear Evan Hansen (2015–2017), which have both received multiple awards.

In the former, Platt was cast as Elder Arnold Cunningham, a character he first portrayed on the show’s premiere on December 19, 2012.

As for the latter production, Platt portrayed the role of Evan Hansen at Second Stage Theatre starting in 2016. The thespian put on his final performance on November 19, 2017. One of the many awards he has won for this role are the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.

In addition to theater roles Platt has taken on roles on the big screen. Films he has appeared in include ‘Ricki and the Flash’ and ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.’

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‘Dear Evan Hansen’ film premiere, Arrivals, Los Angeles, California, USA – 22 Sep 2021

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ film premiere, Arrivals, Los Angeles, California, USA – 22 Sep 2021 — Noah Galvin and Ben Platt
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ film premiere, Arrivals, Los Angeles, California, USA – 22 Sep 2021

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Ben Platt On Red Carpet

Ben Platt On Red Carpet — Ben Platt gave the camera his best looks as he rocked a chic diamond jacket at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020.

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Ben Platt In Beverly Hills

Ben Platt In Beverly Hills — Ben Platt sported a classic tuxe on the red carpet at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

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Ben Platt At Musical Premiere

Ben Platt At Musical Premiere — Ben Platt opted for a bold all red fit as he attended the ‘Jagged Little Pill’ musical premiere on December 5, 2019.

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Ben Platt At ELLE Event

Ben Platt At ELLE Event — Ben Platt looked dapper as he posed on the red carpet during the 26th Annual ELLE ‘Women in Hollywood’ celebration.

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Ben Platt In Los Angeles

Ben Platt In Los Angeles — Ben Platt showed off his killer sense of style at Spotify’s Best New Artist 2020 Party on January 23, 2020.

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Ben Platt At Global Citizen Festival

Ben Platt At Global Citizen Festival — Ben Platt sings his heart out on stage on September 28, 2019.

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Ben Platt At Grammy Awards

Ben Platt At Grammy Awards — Ben Platt poses in the press room with the best musical theater album award for ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at the 60th annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden.

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Ben Platt In New York

Ben Platt In New York — On June 11, 2017, Ben Platt and the cast of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ performed at the 71st annual Tony Awards in New York.

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