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Oliver Platt
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January 12, 1960 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Biography:A hulking character actor who brings new meaning to the concept of versatility, "Oliver Platt" has appeared in a dizzying array of films that make him instantly recognizable but not instantly placeable to the average filmgoer. Since making his screen debut as an oily Wall Street drone in "Mike Nichols"' "Working Girl" (1988), Platt has lent his talents to almost every conceivable genre, including period dramas, political comedies, children's films, and campy horror movies.

The son of a U.S. Ambassador, Platt was born in Windsor on January 12, 1960, Platt and his family soon moved to Washington, D.C. Thanks to his father's job, he had an exceptionally itinerant childhood. By the time he was 18, he had attended 12 different schools in places as diverse as Tokyo, the Middle East, and Colorado. Long interested in acting, Platt received a BA in drama from Boston's Tufts University; following graduation,... Full Biography

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Lauren Graham, left, and Oliver Platt during the opening night performance curtain call for "Guys...
Oliver Platt, left, Michael Sheen, Sam Rockwell and Matthew Macfadyen in "Frost/Nixon" (Universal)
Oliver Platt in "Frost/Nixon" (Universal)
Sam Rockwell, left, Oliver Platt and Matthew Macfadyen in "Frost/Nixon" (Universal)
Michael Cera, standing, and Oliver Platt in "Year One" (Sony Pictures)
Oliver Platt in "2012"
Oliver Platt, left, and Chiwetel Ejiofor in "2012"
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