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| Born | Marc Evan Platt (1957-04-14)April 14, 1957 (age 68) Pikesville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BA) New York University (JD) |
| Occupations | Film, television and theatre producer |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Known for | Filmography |
| Spouse | Julie Beren |
| Children | 5, includingBen andJonah |
| Awards | Full list |
Marc Evan Platt (born April 14, 1957) is an American producer. He has worked in film, theatre, and television, and has receivednumerous accolades including fourTony Awards, twoPrimetime Emmy Awards, twoGolden Globe Awards, and aBAFTA Award, as well as nominations for fourAcademy Awards.
Platt was born and raised in aConservative Jewish home[1][2][3] inPikesville, Maryland, the son of Sue Ellen (née Sezzin), a schoolteacher, and Howard Platt, who worked in the retail shoe business.[1][4] He has an older brother and a younger sister.[4] He graduated fromPikesville High School in 1975 and theUniversity of Pennsylvania in 1979, where he was a member of theUniversity of Pennsylvania Glee Club. He then earned hisJuris Doctor from theNew York University School of Law and began his career as anentertainment attorney.[5]
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| Industry | Film Production Television Stage |
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| Founded | 2001; 25 years ago (2001) |
| Founder | Marc Platt |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Key people | Marc Platt (Principal) Adam Siegel (President) |
| Website | marcplattproductions |
Platt started producing in theatre, before moving into film. Platt was a business-affairs lawyer for (ICM)International Creative Management's superagentSam Cohn, laying the essential groundwork of entertainment contacts. He was thirty-three years old when he replacedMike Medavoy, atOrion Pictures, as production chief. After Orion,[6] he served as president of production for two more movie studios:TriStar Pictures, andUniversal Studios. Platt has since formed his own production company, Marc Platt Productions, within the Universal realm and continues to pursue creative projects. His company is responsible for theLegally Blonde films and theHBO miniseriesEmpire Falls.[7]
Platt has produced a variety of feature films beginning with the 1987 comedyCampus Man. His films includeLegally Blonde (2001),Wanted (2008),Rachel Getting Married (2008),Nine (2009),Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010),Drive (2011),The Girl on the Train (2016), andCruella (2021). He also produced critically acclaimed films such asSteven Spielberg'sCold War dramaBridge of Spies (2015),Damien Chazelle'smusicalLa La Land (2016), andAaron Sorkin'slegal dramaThe Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020), all of which earned himAcademy Award for Best Picture nominations.
He was executive producer of the two-part docudramaThe Path to 9/11, shown onABC on the fifth anniversary of9/11 on September 10 and 11, 2006. The film was controversial and accused of having a political agenda and fictionalising the events leading up to theSeptember 11, 2001 attacks, especially those involving theClinton administration.
He collaborated withWalt Disney Pictures producing numerous musicals for the studio includingInto the Woods (2014),Mary Poppins Returns (2018),Aladdin (2019, as an executive producer),The Little Mermaid (2023), andSnow White (2025), as well as Universal'sWicked films (2024–2025). In 2021 he produced afilm adaptation of the musicalDear Evan Hansen (2021) which featured a leading performance from his sonBen Platt, who originated thetitle role on Broadway. This casting, however, led to accusations ofnepotism against them for having Ben, at age 27, reprise his role as the teenage title character in the film.[8][9] For his work on television he producedGrease Live! (2016),Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018), andRent: Live (2019) as well as theHBO projectsEmpire Falls (2005), andOslo (2021).
Platt has produced numerous productions on theBroadway stage with his first official credit beingWicked earning his firstTony Award for Best Musical nomination. He was also nominated forTony Award for Best Revival of a Musical forPal Joey in 2009 andTony Award for Best Play forIndecent in 2017. He won theTony Award for Best Musical forThe Band's Visit in 2018 and forA Strange Loop in 2022.[10] He will also produce the upcoming stage adaptation ofLa La Land.[11]
Platt and his wifeJulie (née Beren) also a Penn graduate and trustee of the university,[12] live in theLos Angeles area. They funded the construction of a performing arts rehearsal and performance space on the campus, the Platt Student Performing Arts House. Platt is aPenn Glee Club alumnus and supporter. His company has taken at least one Penn student intern a year since its inception.[13]
The Platts have five children, including,Ben Platt andJonah Platt, both actors and singers.[14][15][16]
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2022 | Babylon | Producer |
| Year | Tile | Role |
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| 1991 | The Addams Family | Special thanks |
| 2013 | Bananas | Special thanks; short film |
| 2016 | The Comedian | The producers wish to thank the following for their assistance |
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2001 | Inside 'Legally Blonde' | Documentary |
| 2003 | The Hair That Ate Hollywood | |
| 2004 | Wicked: The Road to Broadway | |
| 2007 | ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway | |
| 2020 | Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall | Concert film |
| 2024 | Wicked: The Real Story | Documentary |
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2002 | MDs | |
| 2003 | Mr. Ambassador | Television film |
| Legally Blonde | Television pilot | |
| 2005 | Empire Falls | |
| Once Upon a Mattress | Television film | |
| 2006 | The Path to 9/11 | |
| 2009−10 | Taking the Stage | |
| 2016 | Grease: Live | Television special |
| 2017 | A Christmas Story Live! | |
| 2018 | Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert | |
| A Very Wicked Halloween | ||
| 2019 | Rent Live! | |
| 2021 | Oslo | Television film |
| 2023 | Scott Pilgrim Takes Off | |
| TBA | Elle |
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2017 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Musical Director |
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2020 | Saturday Night Seder | Special thanks |
| 2024 | Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked | With gratitude |
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2001 | Backstage Pass | |
| 2004 | Broadway: The American Musical | Episode: "Putting It Together" |
| 2008 | Max on Set: Wanted | Documentary |
| 2024 | Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked | Television special |
Platt grew up in an observant Conservative home in Maryland, where his family kept a kosher home, celebrated Shabbat and went to shul often.
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