Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1957-04-14
- Born Place: Pikesville, Maryland, USA
Also Known As:
Marc E. Platt, マーク・E・プラット
Marc Platt
Marc Platt, born on April 14, 1957, in Pikesville, Maryland, is a highly successful American film, television, and theatre producer. His extensive career in entertainment has seen him amass numerous accolades, including three Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a BAFTA Award, alongside multiple Academy Award nominations. Platt's journey in the industry began after he earned his Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law and started his career as an entertainment attorney. He transitioned into the film business as an executive, serving as President of Production for major studios like Orion Pictures, TriStar Pictures, and Universal Pictures. Later, he established his own company, Marc Platt Productions, which has become a prominent force in Hollywood.Platt is renowned for producing a wide array of commercially successful and critically acclaimed projects across various mediums. In film, his notable credits include "Legally Blonde," "Wanted," "Rachel Getting Married," "Drive," "The Girl on the Train," and Oscar-nominated films such as Steven Spielberg's "Bridge of Spies," Damien Chazelle's "La La Land," and Aaron Sorkin's "The Trial of the Chicago 7." For the stage, he is particularly known for producing the blockbuster Broadway musical "Wicked," which has been running for over two decades, as well as Tony Award-winning productions like "The Band's Visit." His television work includes Emmy-winning live musical events like "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert" and "Grease Live!", and the HBO miniseries "Empire Falls." Platt continues to be a prolific producer, with upcoming projects including the live-action "How to Train Your Dragon" and the "Wicked" films.
