10 Of Ben Platt’s Best Acting Roles (According To IMDb)

Ben Platt is an actor who has been in the business since 2006 and has started to gain more fame as he steps into bigger roles. Some may even argue that he has an even bigger talent for singing, which he often uses in his various performances and roles to varying degrees. He has had such an impact on this industry that he has been listed as one of TIME magazine’s The 100 Most Influential People as well as on Forbes 2018: 30 Under 30 List.

Platt has not been involved in decades of films and television shows like other celebrities, but he does have a decent resume under his belt. All of his roles have not cast him as the lead, although, his contribution still made an impact on its end rating. Keep reading to learn about a few of Ben Platt’s acting roles and their ranking according to IMDb!

10 Red Riding Hood, 2006 (3.5)

Ben Platt wasn’t cast in a huge role in this movie, as he was merely named ‘boy scout #1’ in the casting credits, but it was still managed to slip into this list with a score of 3.5.

It was a poorly funded musical with lacking special effects and a twist to the original story that few viewers could appreciate. Overall, it wasn’t his best work, but his small role made it hard for him to have a huge impact on the final production.

9 Drunk Parents, 2019 (3.8)

This actor played the role of Jason Johnson in this film where two parents find themselves in financial trouble and struggle to make ends meet.

It is a wild adventure that puts them in a lot of trouble as they find a way to make it work in their favor. IMDb users gave it a rating of 3.8 as the cast was great but many found the script to be boring and it fails to explain key facts of the film.

8 Run This Town, 2019 (4.4)

Platt was cast as the lead for this film where he played the role of Bram, a college graduate who lands his dream job at the local newspaper. He soon discovers that the position is not what it seems as he finds himself writing listicles, rather than focusing on hard-hitting journalism.

Things take a turn for the better when a story lands in his lap, but IMDb users still gave it a rating of 4.4 due to the story losing its luster minutes into the film.

7 The Female Brain, 2017 (5.7)

This film explores the female brain as it makes decisions and reacts to various things in life. Ben Platt plays the smaller role of Joel in this film besides other actors like Sofia Vergara, Blake Griffin, and Lucy Punch.

It follows the lives of three different couples who are at different stages of their relationships while exploring the complexities of their brain. IMDb users gave it a rating of 5.7 on IMDb due to the hilarity of the film, but others held conflicting views on the opinions it shared.

6 Ricki And The Flash, 2015 (5.9)

Meryl Streep is the star of this film where she plays the role of a woman who leaves her family to pursue the dream she always had of becoming a rock star.

She has a chance to make things right, but her children don’t exactly welcome her with open arms. Ben Platt plays the role of one of her sons named Daniel, and he helped propel this film to a rating of 5.9 on IMDb.

5 Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, 2016 (6.2)

This film follows the journey of Billy Lynn as it compares America’s perception of the fight with the reality of the bloodshed.

Ben Platt plays a minor role in this film as a man named Josh who is the rep for the Dallas Cowboys. Viewers gave it a rating of 6.2 on IMDb due to the emotion it inspired in those who watched the entirety of this film.

4 Pitch Perfect 2, 2015 (6.4)

Platt played the role of Benji in this sequel where the Bellas work to win the acapella world championship, after a few national mishaps. Fans loved Benji and the crush he formed on Emily as he struggles to win her over with his awkward mannerisms.

Viewers enjoyed watching how it all played out as they worked to become the best that they could be. IMDb users gave this film a rating of 6.4 as many felt it didn’t compare to the first film.

3 Pitch Perfect, 2012 (7.2)

Platt’s role in this film wasn’t as big as it was in the sequel, but his character was a fan favorite. This film followed the journey of the Bellas acapella group as they sorted through their problems to redeem themselves at finals after the previous year ended in disaster.

It was given a rating of 7.2 on IMDb and fans are still singing along with the catchy tunes to this very day.

2 The Politician, 2019 (7.5)

One of Platt’s more recent roles has him playing a role in a television show where he portrays Payton Hobart. It is a comedic show full of twists and turns that reveal the life of a politician and the hurdles they face.

Viewers gave this a rating of 7.5 on IMDb as many either liked the beginning or the end of the series, but few were fans of the entire thing.

1 Will & Grace, 2017 (8.5)

The role at the top of Platt’s list features him as a guest on a show called Will & Grace on the episode called Who’s Your Daddy? which aired back in 2017.

The episode focuses on Jack’s dating life as he begins seeing a 23-year-old, who is named Blake and played by Ben Platt, but in the meantime Karen and Grace find themselves trapped in a smart shower. IMDb users gave it a rating of 8.5 due to its hilarity in both dialogue and physical comedy.

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