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Platt was born to Joan Schiff Beren, a noted philanthropist to Jewish causes [1] and grew up in Wichita, Kansas, the only Jew in her public school class of about 700 students. She matriculated at the University of Pennsylvania, where in her first week on campus she met her future husband Marc Platt.
Dec 9, 2023 · Ben Platt is the son of famed Hollywood producer Marc Platt and Jewish philanthropist Julie Platt. Here’s everything to know about the 'Theater Camp' star’s parents.
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Marc Platt was born on April 14, 1957 in Pikesville, Maryland, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for La La Land (2016), Cruella (2021) and The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020). He has been married to Julie Beren since July 1, 1979. They have five children.
- April 14, 1957
Personal life. Platt and his wife Julie (née Beren) also a Penn graduate and trustee of the university, [11] live in the Los 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 a Penn Glee Club alumnus and supporter.
- Fame runs in his blood. Platt is one of five children born to Julie Beren and Marc Platt. Given his father’s long association with the entertainment industry, it was perhaps inevitable he’d follow a similar career path.
- He was a child star. Platt began acting at a young age, appearing alongside Kristin Chenoweth in the Hollywood Bowl production of The Music Man at just 9 years old.
- He’s a college drop-out. Intent on pursuing an education before committing fully to his career, Platt studied at the Adderley School for Performing Arts in Pacific Palisades before enrolling at Columbia University in 2011.
- He’s starred in one of the most successful musicals of all time. Platt may have lost out on a degree after abandoning Columbia for Broadway, but few would argue it wasn’t the right choice.
Nov 18, 2015 · For the past 36 years, Platt has been married to film and theater producer Marc Platt, whom she met as a freshman at their alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania. They have five children,...
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Her husband, Marc, is a film, theater, and tv producer. At Penn, Marc served on the Board of Advisors at the Katz Center, and both Marc and Julie serve on the Parent Leadership Committee. Three of their five children are Penn graduates (Samantha C’05, Jonah C’08, and Hannah C’12).
