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Born on April 14, 1957 in Pikesville, Maryland, United States, Marc Platt is a film producer, lawyer and actor. Marc Platt is 69 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Pikesville High School and University of Pennsylvania. Credited works include Marc Platt Productions, Wicked and La La Land.
My Take
What gets me about Marc Platt is the sheer range. Most producers find a lane and stay in it, but he's racked up Tony Awards on Broadway, Emmys on television, and Oscar nominations on film, with credits like Wicked, La La Land, Bridge of Spies, and The Trial of the Chicago 7. I also love that he trained as a lawyer at the University of Pennsylvania before pivoting into entertainment. That blend of legal discipline and creative ambition probably explains how he juggles such different mediums. He's the kind of name that quietly sits behind decades of work people actually remember, which I respect more than chasing the spotlight.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marc Platt
- Name (Japanese)
- マーク・E・プラット
- Reading
- まーく・E・ぷらっと
- Born
- April 14, 1957 (age 69)
- Origin
- Pikesville, Maryland, United States
- Occupation
- film producer / lawyer / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Pikesville High School
- University
- University of Pennsylvania
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Marc Platt Productions |
| Notable work | Wicked |
| Notable work | La La Land |
| Notable work | Bridge of Spies |
| Notable work | The Trial of the Chicago 7 |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Marc Platt born?
Born April 14, 1957 (age 69).
Where is Marc Platt from?
Marc Platt is from Pikesville, Maryland, United States.
What does Marc Platt do?
Marc Platt works as film producer, lawyer, actor.
What is Marc Platt known for?
Notable works include Marc Platt Productions, Wicked, La La Land.
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