Who Is Ben Platt?
9 Facts About the Incredibly Talented Star of The Politician, Ben Platt
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It's no surprise that Ben has a love for theatre — it runs in his blood. His father, Marc Platt, is the producer behind La La Land and Wicked. His brother Jonah is also in the business, having starred as Fiyero in the latter musical on Broadway. Ben and his four siblings were often dubbed the Von Platts (based on the Von Trapps from The Sound of Music) for their musical talents growing up.