Oliver Platt - Actor
Age: 66
Country: Canada Occupations:
Actor
Oliver Platt is a Canadian-American actor known for his versatile work in both film and television, often recognized for playing a wide range of characters, from dramatic roles to comedic and eccentric figures. He was born on January 12, 1960, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and is the son of a U.S. diplomat, which led to him spending parts of his childhood living in various places around the world.
He has a successful career on screen and stage, having been nominated for multiple prestigious awards, including Primetime Emmys, a Golden Globe, and a Tony Award. His notable television roles include Dr. Daniel Charles in the long-running series Chicago Med, Russell Tupper in Huff (for which he received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations), and Uncle Jimmy on the critically acclaimed series The Bear. He also received an Emmy nomination for his guest role as White House Counsel Oliver Babish in The West Wing.
In film, Platt has appeared in major blockbusters and critically praised movies. Some of his most recognized film credits include Flatliners (1990), Porthos in The Three Musketeers (1993), A Time to Kill (1996), Doctor Dolittle (1998), the eccentric crocodile enthusiast Hector in Lake Placid (1999), Kinsey (2004), Frost/Nixon (2008), the disaster movie 2012 (2009), Love & Other Drugs (2010), and the "Man in Black" in X-Men: First Class (2011). He is also known for his work in theater, including a Tony Award nomination for his Broadway debut in the play Shining City.