Born in Ontario on Jan. 12, 1960, to a U.S. diplomat and his wife, Oliver Platt grew up all over the world but planted roots in New York City. His high jinks as part of the Manhattan Punch Line Theatre Group caught the eye of actor Bill Murray, who encouraged Jonathan Demme to cast him in Married to the Mob (1988).That role led to a small part in Working Girl (1988) and regular spots in Hollywood films such as Flatliners (1990), Indecent Proposal (1993), A Time to Kill (1996), Bulworth (1998) and Doctor Dolittle (1998). The new millennium brought the chance to star in the television series "Deadline" and a recurring role on "The West Wing."
Other notable achievements for Platt include standout turns in Hope Springs (2003), Kinsey (2004) and The Ice Harvest (2005); a Tony nod for his Broadway debut in "Shining City"; and an Emmy nomination for the Showtime series "Huff."
AddDangerous BeautyPrevented from marrying her nobleman lover (Rufus Sewell) because of her commoner status, real-life historical heroine Veronica Franco (Catherine McCormack) is left with two choices: join a convent or become a courtesan. Following in mother's (Jacqueline Bisset) footsteps, she chooses the latter.... Read More
AddDr. DolittleComedy-meister Eddie Murphy portrays the titular San Francisco sawbones who accidentally regains his childhood gift for conversing with critters. Word soon spreads throughout the animal kingdom, and his clinic turns into a virtual zoo overrun with sheep, horses, birds, rats, dogs and a suicidal... Read More
AddThe ImpostorsTo elude the wrath of overbearing Broadway star Sir Jeremy Burtom (Alfred Molina), two struggling actors (Oliver Platt and director Stanley Tucci) are forced into a madcap succession of masquerades aboard an elite ocean liner swarming with people who aren't what they seem. The high-powered... Read More
AddReady to RumblePortable-toilet maintenance men Gordie (David Arquette) and Sean (Scott Caan) share one great love: World Championship Wrestling's Jimmy King (Oliver Platt). When "The King" gets ousted from the ring and beaten in a brutal coup, the boys take to the road to rescue him and resurrect his flagging... Read More
AddFunny BonesIt's hard to make it as a comedian when you're buried under the weight of your legendary father's fame. When his Vegas show bombs thanks to his meddling father (Jerry Lewis), Tommy (Oliver Platt) heads for Blackpool, England, a town that still loves vaudeville, in search of inspiration. While there,... Read More
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