Fascinating Facts About Ben Platt
10 Fascinating Facts About the Incredibly Talented Ben Platt

Ben Platt is skyrocketing to superstardom, and he doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon. After stealing the hearts of audiences everywhere with his starring role in the Tony-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen in 2016, the 26-year-old has been making a major name for himself, both on and off stage. In May 2019, Platt released his debut album Sing to Me Instead, and a year later, he released a Netflix special showcasing his sold-out Radio City Musical Hall performance. On screen, he currently stars as Payton Hobart on Ryan Murphy's Netflix series The Politician, which is coming back for its second season in June. If you're new to the Ben Platt fandom, brush up on these key facts about the talented star ahead.
1 He was born and raised in LA.

2 He grew up in a musical family.

3 He's Jewish.

4 His first big role was when he was 9.

5 He came out to his family when he was 12.

6 He deferred from Columbia to be in The Book of Mormon.

7 He was in an a cappella group on stage and in real life.

8 He originally auditioned for Benj Pasek and Justin Paul way before nabbing the lead role in Dear Evan Hansen.

9 He's the youngest winner of the Drama League Awards.

10 He's a Tony winner.
