Ben Platt

David Lee McCary was given the name David Lee McCary immediately after he was born. Dave McCary is a comedian, writer, and director from the United States. He worked as a segment director for ‘Saturday Night Live’ from 2013 to 2019. He worked on Super Champions, Dancing, Mr. Senior, Miley Sex Tape, and Ice Cream, among other show segments. With artists Beck Bennett, Nick Rutherford, and Kyle Mooney, he co-founded the sketch comedy group “Good Neighbor” in 2007. He also directed Kyle Mooney in the 2017 comedy-drama film “Brigsby Bear.” For his work on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ he received his second Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in 2017. In the meantime, he was in charge of the Epic Rap Battles of History. He currently works for ‘Saturday Night Live’ as a segment director.

How much is Dave McCary’s Net Worth?

Ben Platt is a well-known comedian, writer, and director who earns a fair living from his work. Dave’s net worth is predicted to be $14 million as of 2020. As of 2019, his net worth is estimated to be $2.5 million. He hasn’t revealed any information about his earnings or how much money he makes from his job. As of 2019, he was earning between $100,000 and $200,000 per year. His main sources of income include TV shows, comedy groups, and his work as a film director. He is currently content with whatever he is receiving and leads a nice lifestyle. In terms of his wife’s (Emma Stone) net worth, it is currently $30 million.

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Pitch Perfect star, Ben Platt. (Source: @all-noise.co.uk)

Who are the parents of Ben Platt?

Ben was born in Los Angeles, California, in the United States, according to his biography. Benjamin Schiff Platt is his given name. Julie Platt is his mother, and Marc E. Platt is his father. His father works as a producer in the film, television, and theater industries. His nationality is American and his ethnicity is Ashkenazi Jewish. He has a brother named Jonah Platt, but no sister.

Ben received his schooling at Harvard-Westlake School, where he graduated in 2011. Later, he enrolled at Columbia University to enhance her education. Similarly, he attended Adderley School for Performing Arts in Pacific Palisades to further his interest in performing.

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Pitch Perfect star, Ben Platt. (Source: @variety.com)

When did Ben Platt begin his acting career?

  • Ben Platt started his acting career from a very tender age. He started with the theatre act, The Music Man in the year 2002. In 2004, he was starred in Caroline or Change and the next year in 2005, he was featured in Dead End. His first movie was Red Riding Hood which was released in the year 2006.
  • In 2012, he became part of another regional tour titled ‘The Power of Duff.’ He played Ricky in the stage play. In the same year, he played Chris Thurser in ‘The Black Suits.’
  • Platt delivered his first memorable performance in ‘The Book of Mormon.’ The show premiered on December 19, 2012, at the ‘Bank of America Theatre’ and ran for almost a year. Ben’s performance received positive reviews from critics. He reprised his role from ‘The Book of Mormon’ at ‘Eugene O’Neill Theatre.’ This time around the play ran from 2014 to 2015.
  • Among the notable roles of his early career was the portrayal of Claude Bukowski in ‘Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical.’ It was a ‘Columbia University’ production.
  • In 2016, he appeared in Ang Lee’s war drama film ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.’ The movie starred Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, and Vin Diesel among many others. Ben appeared as Josh in the movie. In 2017, he appeared in the Whitney Cummings comedy film ‘The Female Brain,’ which starred Whitney Cummings and Sofia Vergara.
  • In 2017, he also appeared in an episode of the hit TV sitcom ‘Will & Grace.’ He was signed by ‘Atlantic Records’ in the same year. On January 28, 2018, Ben performed Leonard Bernstein’s ‘Somewhere’ at the 60th ‘Annual Grammy Awards.’ He also performed with Lin-Manuel Miranda at the ‘March for Our Lives’ rally in Washington D.C. on March 24, 2018.

About comedy film;

  • In 2018, he appeared in a comedy film ‘Drunk Parents.’ The film stars Alec Baldwin, Salma Hayek, and Jim Gaffigan among others. In the same year, he was roped in to play an important role in ‘Run This Town.’ The Ricky Tollman-directed thriller stars Nina Dobrev and Damian Lewis. The movie was mired in controversy when it was claimed that the makers were appropriating the story of a journalist named Robyn Doolittle. Ben is also playing a part in the ‘Netflix’ series ‘The Politician.
  • In January 2019, Platt announced that his debut studio album Sing to Me Instead was scheduled for release on March 29, 2019. Later,
  • He released a new single “Rain” on August 23rd, 2019, followed by a music video on September 10th, 2019.

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  • Pitch Perfect star, Ben Platt. (Source: @Playbill.com)

What are the achievements of Ben Platt?

  • In 2013, Ben received his first nomination at the ‘Teen Choice Awards’ for ‘Pitch Perfect.’ He was nominated under the ‘Male Scene Stealer’ category. In 2016, he won an ‘Obie Award’ for his role in ‘Dear Evan Hansen.’
  • Year of 2017, he won a ‘Tony Award’ for ‘Best Actor in a Musical’ for his performance in ‘Dear Evan Hansen.’ He also won a ‘Drama League Award’ under ‘Distinguished Performance’ for ‘Dear Evan Hansen.’ In the same year, he won the ‘Lucille Lortel Award’ for ‘Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical’ for ‘Dear Evan Hansen.’ He also won ‘Favorite Leading Actor in a Musical’ and ‘Favorite Onstage Pair’ at the ‘Broadway.com Audience Awards’ for playing Evan Hansen.
  • He won a ‘Grammy Award’ for ‘Best Musical Theater Album’ in 2018. He won a ‘Daytime Emmy Award’ for ‘Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program’ for ‘You Will Be Found’ which was performed on ‘The Today Show.’
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Ben Platt and his boyfriend Noah Galvin. (Source: Instagram@noahegalvin)

Dave McCary Married his Girlfriend, Emma Stone:

Dave McCary and Emma Stone are now happily married. In December, the couple announced their engagement on Instagram, and it appears that they have already married. This announcement comes following reports that Stone and McCary had secretly married, especially after they were photographed wearing gold bands earlier this month. They’ve been dating for three years, having met in 2016 while Stone was a Saturday Night Live presenter. Stone was in a five-year relationship with her The Amazing Spiderman co-star Andrew Garfield before meeting McCary.

What is the Birthplace of Dave McCary?

Dave McCary was born on July 2, 1985. His hometown is San Diego, California, in the United States. David Lee McCary is his real name and birth name. His nationality is American, and his ethnicity is American-White. His ethnicity is White. He is a devout Christian, and his zodiac sign is Cancer. In the year 2020, he will be 35 years old. He shared an apartment with Kyle Mooney, a childhood friend, while Mooney attended the University of Southern California. McCary met future members of ‘Good Neighbor,’ Nick Rutherford and Beck Bennett, there. Details about his parents and siblings are yet to be revealed.

Who is Dave McCary married to?

Dave McCary is a husband and father. He is married to Emma Stone, a stunning actress who is also an actor. The couple has been dating since 2017. They met while she was hosting Saturday Night Live in late 2016 and have struck a work-life balance together. They got engaged on December 8, 2019. He shared a pic of an engagement ring with Emma on Instagram on December 4th, 2019. He proposed to Emma in a low-key, intimate situation. Due to the coronavirus epidemic, the couple’s wedding was postponed until March 2020. After three years of dating, they are now married to each other.

How tall is Dave McCary?

Dave McCary, a lovely and pleasant man, stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m). He took great care of his body. His ideal weight is 73 kilograms (160 pounds). His physique is slender. He wears a UK size 9 shoe. His eyes are black, and his hair is dark brown.

Quick Facts About Ben Platt

Celebrated Name Ben Platt
Age 27 Years
Nick Name
Birth Name Benjamin Schiff Platt
Birth Date 1993-09-24
Gender Male
Profession Actor and Singer
Birth Nation USA
Place Of Birth Los Angeles, California
Nationality American
Ethnicity Ashkenazi Jewish
Horoscope Libra
Religion Judaism
School Harvard-Westlake School
University Columbia University
Marital Status Unmarried
Girl Friend Beanie Feldstein
Father Marc E. Platt
Mother Julie Platt
Siblings One
Brothers Jonah Platt
Height 5 feet 10 inches
Weight 69 Kg
Education Columbia University
Hair Color Light Brown
Chest Size 39 inches
Bicep Size 13 inches
Waist Size 32 inches
Net Worth $7 Million
Salary Under Review
Source of Wealth Entertainment Industry
Sexual Orientation Straight
Race White
Awards Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, Drama League Awards, Lucille Lortel Awards and Audience Awards
Best Known For For his appearance in Broadway productions of “The Music Man” (2002), “The Book of Mormon” (2012–2013), and “Dear Evan Hansen” (2015–2017)
Residence Upper West Side Manhattan in New York
Grand Parents Howard and Sue
Career Start 2002- Present
Eye Color Blue
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