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Marc Platt (producer)

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Marc Platt (producer)

Marc Evan Platt (born April 14, 1957) is an American producer. He has worked in film, theatre, and television, and has received numerous accolades including four Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a BAFTA Award, as well as nominations for four Academy Awards.

Infobox

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)
Occupation(s)
Film, television and theatre producer
Years active
1983–present
Known for
Filmography
Spouse
Julie Beren
Children
5, including Ben and Jonah
Awards
Full list
Occupations
Film, television and theatre producer

Tables

· Filmography › Film
1987
1987
Year
1987
Tile
Campus Man
Credit
Executive producer
2001
2001
Year
2001
Tile
Josie and the Pussycats
Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde
Year
Legally Blonde
2003
2003
Year
2003
Tile
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
Honey
Honey
Year
Honey
2005
2005
Year
2005
Tile
Happy Endings
Credit
Co-producer
The Perfect Man
The Perfect Man
Year
The Perfect Man
2007
2007
Year
2007
Tile
The Seeker
2008
2008
Year
2008
Tile
Wanted
Rachel Getting Married
Rachel Getting Married
Year
Rachel Getting Married
2009
2009
Year
2009
Tile
Legally Blondes
Notes
Direct-to-video
The Other Woman
The Other Woman
Year
The Other Woman
Nine
Nine
Year
Nine
2010
2010
Year
2010
Tile
Cop Out
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Year
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Charlie St. Cloud
Charlie St. Cloud
Year
Charlie St. Cloud
2011
2011
Year
2011
Tile
Drive
Honey 2
Honey 2
Year
Honey 2
Tile
Executive producer
2013
2013
Year
2013
Tile
Evidence
2 Guns
2 Guns
Year
2 Guns
2014
2014
Year
2014
Tile
Song One
Winter's Tale
Winter's Tale
Year
Winter's Tale
We'll Never Have Paris
We'll Never Have Paris
Year
We'll Never Have Paris
Tile
Executive producer
Lost River
Lost River
Year
Lost River
Mockingbird
Mockingbird
Year
Mockingbird
Into the Woods
Into the Woods
Year
Into the Woods
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
Year
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
Tile
Executive producer
2015
2015
Year
2015
Tile
Ricki and the Flash
Bridge of Spies
Bridge of Spies
Year
Bridge of Spies
2016
2016
Year
2016
Tile
La La Land
Honey 3: Dare to Dance
Honey 3: Dare to Dance
Year
Honey 3: Dare to Dance
Tile
Executive producer
Credit
Direct-to-video
The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train
Year
The Girl on the Train
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
Year
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
2018
2018
Year
2018
Tile
Hotel Artemis
Nappily Ever After
Nappily Ever After
Year
Nappily Ever After
Mary Poppins Returns
Mary Poppins Returns
Year
Mary Poppins Returns
2019
2019
Year
2019
Tile
Aladdin
Credit
Executive producer
2020
2020
Year
2020
Tile
The Trial of the Chicago 7
2021
2021
Year
2021
Tile
Thunder Force
Cruella
Cruella
Year
Cruella
Dear Evan Hansen
Dear Evan Hansen
Year
Dear Evan Hansen
2022
2022
Year
2022
Tile
Better Nate Than Ever
Babylon
Babylon
Year
Babylon
2023
2023
Year
2023
Tile
The Little Mermaid
2024
2024
Year
2024
Tile
Players
Wicked
Wicked
Year
Wicked
2025
2025
Year
2025
Tile
Snow White
How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon
Year
How to Train Your Dragon
Wicked: For Good
Wicked: For Good
Year
Wicked: For Good
2027
2027
Year
2027
Tile
How to Train Your Dragon 2
Year
Tile
Credit
Notes
1987
Campus Man
Executive producer
2001
Josie and the Pussycats
Legally Blonde
2003
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
Honey
2005
Happy Endings
Co-producer
The Perfect Man
2007
The Seeker
2008
Wanted
Rachel Getting Married
2009
Legally Blondes
Direct-to-video
The Other Woman
Nine
2010
Cop Out
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Charlie St. Cloud
2011
Drive
Honey 2
Executive producer
2013
Evidence
2 Guns
2014
Song One
Winter's Tale
We'll Never Have Paris
Executive producer
Lost River
Mockingbird
Into the Woods
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
Executive producer
2015
Ricki and the Flash
Bridge of Spies
2016
La La Land
Honey 3: Dare to Dance
Executive producer
Direct-to-video
The Girl on the Train
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
2018
Hotel Artemis
Nappily Ever After
Mary Poppins Returns
2019
Aladdin
Executive producer
2020
The Trial of the Chicago 7
2021
Thunder Force
Cruella
Dear Evan Hansen
2022
Better Nate Than Ever
Babylon
2023
The Little Mermaid
2024
Players
Wicked
2025
Snow White
How to Train Your Dragon
Wicked: For Good
· Filmography › Film
2022
Role(s)
Producer
Year
Title
Role
2022
Babylon
Producer
· Filmography › Film
1991
1991
Year
1991
Tile
The Addams Family
Role
Special thanks
2013
2013
Year
2013
Tile
Bananas
Role
Special thanks; short film
2016
2016
Year
2016
Tile
The Comedian
Role
The producers wish to thank the following for their assistance
Year
Tile
Role
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
· Filmography › Film
2001
Inside 'Legally Blonde'
Role(s)
Documentary
2003
The Hair That Ate Hollywood
2004
Wicked: The Road to Broadway
2007
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
2020
2024
Wicked: The Real Story
Role(s)
Documentary
Year
Title
Notes
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
· Filmography › Television
2002
MDs
2003
Mr. Ambassador
Role(s)
Television film
Legally Blonde
Role(s)
Television pilot
2005
Role(s)
Television film
2006
2009−10
Role(s)
Taking the Stage
2016
Role(s)
Television special
2019
2021
Role(s)
Television film
2023
TBA
Role(s)
Elle
Year
Title
Notes
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
· Filmography › Television
2017
Role(s)
Musical Director
Year
Title
Role
2017
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Musical Director
· Filmography › Television
2020
Role(s)
Special thanks
2024
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked
Role(s)
With gratitude
Year
Title
Role
2020
Saturday Night Seder
Special thanks
2024
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked
With gratitude
· Filmography › Television
2001
Backstage Pass
2004
Broadway: The American Musical
Role(s)
Episode: "Putting It Together"
2008
Max on Set: Wanted
Role(s)
Documentary
2024
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked
Role(s)
Television special
Year
Title
Notes
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
· Awards and nominations
2015
2015
Year
2015
Award
Academy Award
Category
Best Picture
Production / Role
Bridge of Spies
Result
Nominated
2016
2016
Year
2016
Award
La La Land
Category
Nominated
2020
2020
Year
2020
Award
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Category
Nominated
2024
2024
Year
2024
Award
Wicked
Category
Nominated
2011
2011
Year
2011
Award
British Academy Film Award
Category
Best Film
Production / Role
Drive
Result
Nominated
2015
2015
Year
2015
Award
Bridge of Spies
Category
Nominated
2016
2016
Year
2016
Award
La La Land
Category
Won
2018
2018
Year
2018
Award
Mary Poppins Returns
Category
Nominated
2020
2020
Year
2020
Award
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Category
Nominated
2004
2004
Year
2004
Award
Tony Award
Category
Best Musical
Production / Role
Wicked
Result
Nominated
2018
2018
Year
2018
Award
The Band's Visit
Category
Won
2022
2022
Year
2022
Award
A Strange Loop
Category
Won
2025
2025
Year
2025
Award
Buena Vista Social Club
Category
Nominated
2025
2025
Year
2025
Award
Death Becomes Her
Category
Nominated
2009
2009
Year
2009
Award
Best Revival of a Musical
Category
Pal Joey
Production / Role
Nominated
2017
2017
Year
2017
Award
Best Play
Category
Indecent
Production / Role
Nominated
2025
2025
Year
2025
Award
Purpose
Category
Won
2023
2023
Year
2023
Award
Best Revival of a Play
Category
Topdog/Underdog
Production / Role
Won
2009
2009
Year
2009
Award
Golden Globe Award
Category
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Production / Role
Nine
Result
Nominated
2014
2014
Year
2014
Award
Into the Woods
Category
Nominated
2016
2016
Year
2016
Award
La La Land
Category
Won
2018
2018
Year
2018
Award
Mary Poppins Returns
Category
Nominated
2018
2018
Year
2018
Award
Babylon
Category
Nominated
2024
2024
Year
2024
Award
Wicked
Category
Nominated
2020
2020
Year
2020
Award
Best Motion Picture – Drama
Category
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Production / Role
Nominated
2024
2024
Year
2024
Award
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
Category
Wicked
Production / Role
Won
2005
2005
Year
2005
Award
Primetime Emmy Awards
Category
Outstanding Miniseries
Production / Role
Empire Falls
Result
Nominated
2016
2016
Year
2016
Award
Outstanding Special Class Program
Category
Grease Live!
Production / Role
Won
2018
2018
Year
2018
Award
Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
Category
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert
Production / Role
Won
2019
2019
Year
2019
Award
Rent: Live
Category
Nominated
2021
2021
Year
2021
Award
Outstanding Television Movie
Category
Oslo
Production / Role
Nominated
2005
2005
Year
2005
Award
Producer's Guild of America
Category
Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television
Production / Role
Empire Falls
Result
Nominated
2015
2015
Year
2015
Award
Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures
Category
Bridge of Spies
Production / Role
Nominated
2016
2016
Year
2016
Award
La La Land
Category
Won
2020
2020
Year
2020
Award
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Category
Nominated
2024
2024
Year
2024
Award
Wicked
Category
Nominated
2021
2021
Year
2021
Award
People's Choice Awards
Category
Drama Movie of the Year
Production / Role
Cruella
Result
Won
2022
2022
Year
2022
Award
North Dakota Film Society
Category
Best Picture
Production / Role
Babylon
Result
Nominated
2016
2016
Year
2016
Award
Hollywood Film Awards
Category
Producer of the Year
Production / Role
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime WalkThe Girl on the TrainLa La Land
Result
Nominated
2008
2008
Year
2008
Award
Independent Spirit Awards
Category
Best Feature
Production / Role
Rachel Getting Married
Result
Nominated
2011
2011
Year
2011
Award
Drive
Category
Nominated
2018
2018
Year
2018
Award
CinEuphoria Awards
Category
Best Film - International Competition
Production / Role
La La Land
Result
Nominated
2023
2023
Year
2023
Award
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Category
Best Music Themed Film or Musical
Production / Role
The Little Mermaid
Result
Nominated
2024
2024
Year
2024
Award
Music Themed Film, Biopic or Musical
Category
Wicked
Production / Role
Nominated
2011
2011
Year
2011
Award
Online Film & Television Association
Category
Best Picture
Production / Role
Drive
Result
Nominated
2015
2015
Year
2015
Award
Bridge of Spies
Category
Nominated
2016
2016
Year
2016
Award
La La Land
Category
Won
Year
Award
Category
Production / Role
Result
2015
Academy Award
Best Picture
Bridge of Spies
Nominated
2016
La La Land
Nominated
2020
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Nominated
2024
Wicked
Nominated
2011
British Academy Film Award
Best Film
Drive
Nominated
2015
Bridge of Spies
Nominated
2016
La La Land
Won
2018
Mary Poppins Returns
Nominated
2020
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Nominated
2004
Tony Award
Best Musical
Wicked
Nominated
2018
The Band's Visit
Won
2022
A Strange Loop
Won
2025
Buena Vista Social Club
Nominated
2025
Death Becomes Her
Nominated
2009
Best Revival of a Musical
Pal Joey
Nominated
2017
Best Play
Indecent
Nominated
2025
Purpose
Won
2023
Best Revival of a Play
Topdog/Underdog
Won
2009
Golden Globe Award
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Nine
Nominated
2014
Into the Woods
Nominated
2016
La La Land
Won
2018
Mary Poppins Returns
Nominated
2018
Babylon
Nominated
2024
Wicked
Nominated
2020
Best Motion Picture – Drama
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Nominated
2024
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
Wicked
Won
2005
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Miniseries
Empire Falls
Nominated
2016
Outstanding Special Class Program
Grease Live!
Won
2018
Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert
Won
2019
Rent: Live
Nominated
2021
Outstanding Television Movie
Oslo
Nominated
2005
Producer's Guild of America
Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television
Empire Falls
Nominated
2015
Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures
Bridge of Spies
Nominated
2016
La La Land
Won
2020
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Nominated
2024
Wicked
Nominated
2021
People's Choice Awards
Drama Movie of the Year
Cruella
Won
2022
North Dakota Film Society
Best Picture
Babylon
Nominated
2016
Hollywood Film Awards
Producer of the Year
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime WalkThe Girl on the TrainLa La Land
Nominated
2008
Independent Spirit Awards
Best Feature
Rachel Getting Married
Nominated
2011
Drive
Nominated
2018
CinEuphoria Awards
Best Film - International Competition
La La Land
Nominated
2023
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Best Music Themed Film or Musical
The Little Mermaid
Nominated
2024
Music Themed Film, Biopic or Musical
Wicked
Nominated
2011
Online Film & Television Association
Best Picture
Drive
Nominated
2015
Bridge of Spies
Nominated
2016
La La Land
Won

References

  1. The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles
    https://jewishjournal.com/current_edition/182777/producer-marc-platt-the-man-behind-wicked-and-bridge-of-spies-aspires-to-great-art/
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    https://jewishstandard.timesofisrael.com/the-tribe-at-the-oscars-2016/
  3. Times of Israel
    https://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/la-la-land-who-knew-it-was-so-jewish/
  4. The Baltimore Sun
    https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/baltimoresun/obituary.aspx?n=sue-ellen-platt&pid=192713043&fhid=4743
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