Oliver Platt

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Oliver Platt (2010)

Oliver James Platt (born January 12, 1960 in Windsor , Ontario ) is a Canadian actor .

Life and accomplishments

Oliver Platt, son of a diplomat , grew up in Washington, DC and in Asia . In 1983 he graduated from Tufts University with an acting degree . Platt starred in television series in the late 1980s . In 1988 he starred alongside Alec Baldwin and Michelle Pfeiffer in a supporting role in the comedy The Mafiosi Bride by Jonathan Demme . In the same year he also appeared in the comedy Die Waffen der Frauen in the role of Bob Lutz , a colleague of Tess McGill , who was played by Melanie Griffith . In the thriller Flatliners - Today is a beautiful day to die (1990) he played alongside Julia Roberts , Kiefer Sutherland and Kevin Bacon the student Randy Steckle , who experiments with near-death experiences . In An Immoral Offer (1993), he impersonated attorney Jeremy , who spelled out the agreement between John Gage ( Robert Redford ), Diana Murphy ( Demi Moore ) and David Murphy ( Woody Harrelson ).

For his role in the comedy Dr. Dolittle (1998) was nominated for a 1999 Blockbuster Entertainment Award to Platt . From 2000 to 2001 he was seen in a leading role in the television series Deadline . In 2001, he was recognized for his role in the television series The West Wing - the center of power for the Emmy Award nominated. For his role in the television series Huff - Reif für die Couch (2004), he was nominated for an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award in 2005. In 2006 he was for the role of John in the play Shining City for the Tony Award as best actor nominated.

Private life

On September 12, 1992, Platt married Mary Camilla Bonsal Campbell (better known as Camilla). You have three children (* 1995, * 1997 and * 1999). He is distantly related to the late Diana Frances Spencer .

Filmography

Awards

Golden Globes

  • 2005: Nominated in the category "Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television" for his role in Huff

Primetime Emmy Awards

  • 2001: Nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role in The West Wing
  • 2005: Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Huff
  • 2006: Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Huff
  • 2008: nominated in the category "Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series" for his role in Nip / Tuck

Behind the Voice Actors Award

  • 2015: Nominated in the category "Best Male Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role" for his role in The Legend of Oz - Dorothy's Return

Blockbuster Entertainment Awards

  • 2015: nominated in the category "Favorite Supporting Actor - Comedy" for his role in Dr. Dolittle

Boston Society of Film Critics Awards

  • 2005: 2nd place in the "Best Supporting Actor" category for his roles in Casanova and The Ice Harvest

Gotham Awards

  • 2010: nominated in the category "Best Ensemble Performance" for his role in Please Give

Independent Spirit Awards

  • 2011: for his role in Please Give

New York Film Critics, Online

  • 2005: in the category "Best Supporting Actor" for his role in Casanova

Online Film & Television Association

  • 2001: Nominated in the category "Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series" for his role in The West Wing
  • 2002: nominated in the category "Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series" for his role in The West Wing
  • 2005: Nominated in the category "Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series" for his role in The West Wing
  • 2008: nominated in the category "Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series" for his role in Nip / Tuck

Screen Actors Guild Awards

  • 2008: Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for his role in The Bronx Is Burning
  • 2009: nominated in the category "Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture" for his role in Frost / Nixon

St. Louis Film Critics Association, US

  • 2005: nominated in the category "Best Supporting Actor" for his role in Casanova

Web links

Commons : Oliver Platt  - Collection of Images

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/1992/09/13/style/weddings-camilla-campbell-oliver-platt.html
  2. ↑ Oliver Platt. In: IMDb. Retrieved July 15, 2016 .
personal data
SURNAME Platt, Oliver
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Platt, Oliver James (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Canadian actor
DATE OF BIRTH January 12, 1960
PLACE OF BIRTH Windsor , Ontario