Ben Platt Biography: Husband, Age, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Parents, Siblings

Benjamin Schiff Platt, known professionally as Ben Platt, is an American actor and singer, celebrated for his Tony Award-winning performance as Evan Hansen in the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen (2016–2017) and his role as Payton Hobart in Netflix’s The Politician (2019–2020).

With a career spanning theater, film, and music, Platt has showcased his powerful vocals and emotional depth in projects like the Pitch Perfect film series (2012–2015) and his Grammy-nominated debut album, Sing to Me Instead (2019).

Profile

• Full Name: Benjamin Schiff Platt
• Stage Name: Ben Platt
• Born: 24, September 1993
• Age: 31 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Singer, Songwriter
• Height: 1.76m
• Parents: Marc Platt, Julie Platt
• Siblings: Jonah Platt, Hannah Platt, Henry Platt, Samuel Platt
• Spouse: Noah Galvin (m. 2024)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $7 million

Early Life and Education

Benjamin Schiff Platt was born on September 24, 1993, in Los Angeles, California, to Marc Platt, a prominent film and theater producer known for La La Land, and Julie Platt, a philanthropist.

The youngest of five siblings—Jonah, Hannah, Henry, and Samuel—Platt grew up in a Jewish household immersed in the arts.

Platt attended Harvard-Westlake School, where he starred in school musicals, including Into the Woods.

He briefly enrolled at Columbia University in 2011 but deferred to pursue acting, later returning to complete coursework without earning a degree.

His ethnicity is Ashkenazi Jewish, and he is openly gay, identifying with his Jewish faith.

Career

Ben Platt began his career in theater, performing in regional productions like Caroline, or Change at age nine and Les Misérables at 11.

His early film role was in Red Riding Hood (2006), but his breakout came as Benji Applebaum in Pitch Perfect (2012), reprising the role in Pitch Perfect 2 (2015).

His comedic and vocal talents shone in the a cappella comedy, earning him a Teen Choice Award nomination.

Platt’s stage career took off with his Broadway debut in The Book of Mormon (2012–2013) as Elder Cunningham, showcasing his comedic timing and vocal prowess.

Platt’s defining role came in 2016 as Evan Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen, a musical about a socially anxious teen.

His raw, emotional performance earned him a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, a Drama League Award, and widespread acclaim, with the show’s cast album winning a Grammy in 2018.

He reprised the role in the 2021 film adaptation, though it received mixed reviews.

During this period, Platt expanded into television with a starring role as Payton Hobart in The Politician (2019–2020), earning a Golden Globe nomination, and guest appearances in Will & Grace (2017) and Modern Family (2019).

As a recording artist, Platt released his debut album Sing to Me Instead (2019), featuring introspective pop ballads that reached number 18 on the Billboard 200, followed by Reverie (2021) and Honeymind (2024), the latter inspired by his relationship with Noah Galvin.

Recent acting projects include The People We Hate at the Wedding (2022) and Theater Camp (2023), which he co-produced.

Platt’s ongoing Honeymind tour and his advocacy for mental health, inspired by his Dear Evan Hansen role, continue to resonate, while his authentic portrayal of queer narratives has solidified his influence in theater and beyond.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @bensplatt
• Facebook Handle: Ben Platt
• Twitter Handle: @BenSPLATT

Personal Life

Ben Platt married actor Noah Galvin on September 1, 2024, in Brooklyn, New York, after announcing their engagement in November 2022.

The couple began dating in 2020, having met during Platt’s run in Dear Evan Hansen, where Galvin later played Evan.

Platt, who came out as gay at 12 to his supportive family, resides in Los Angeles and New York City.

He has openly discussed his experiences with anxiety, using his platform to promote self-acceptance.

Filmography

• Red Riding Hood (2006)
• Pitch Perfect (2012)
• Ricki and the Flash (2015)
• Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
• Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2016)
• Drunk Parents (2019)
• Dear Evan Hansen (2021)
• The People We Hate at the Wedding (2022)
• Theater Camp (2023)

Discography

• Sing to Me Instead (2019)
• Reverie (2021)
• Honeymind (2024)

Net Worth

Ben Platt has an estimated net worth of $7 million.

His wealth is primarily derived from his Broadway success in Dear Evan Hansen and The Book of Mormon, as well as his roles in Pitch Perfect and The Politician.

Additional income comes from his music career, including his albums Sing to Me Instead, Reverie, and Honeymind, along with earnings from his Honeymind tour.