Ben Platt

Personal context

Summary

Ben Platt is an actor, singer, writer, and producer known for originating the title role in Dear Evan Hansen, starring in The Politician, and co-writing and producing Theater Camp. His work includes personal songwriting about queer relationships, and he has spoken about the value of queer representation and urged the industry to cast queer actors in queer roles. He has also supported LGBTQ youth through a Trevor Project Pride PSA, performed at the 2018 March for Our Lives rally, and publicly backed Hannah Einbinder’s 2025 HRC speech criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza. He has participated in a 2024 Biden campaign fundraiser; no public anti-woke statements are on record.