Oliver Platt
ActingAbout Oliver Platt
Oliver Platt (born January 12, 1960) is a Canadian-born American actor. He is known for his starring roles in many films such as Flatliners (1990), Beethoven (1992), Indecent Proposal, The Three Musketeers (both 1993), Executive Decision, A Time to Kill (both 1996), Dangerous Beauty, Bulworth, The Impostors, Dr. Dolittle (all 1998), Ready to Rumble, Gun Shy (both 2000), Don't Say a Word (2001), Zig Zag (2002), Pieces of April (2003), The Ice Harvest (2005), Martian Child (2007), Frost/Nixon (2008), Year One, 2012 (both 2009), Please Give, Love & Other Drugs (both 2010), X-Men: First Class, The Oranges (both 2011), Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2013), Frank and Cindy and One More Time (both 2015).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Oliver Platt reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Oliver Platt's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 80% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Oliver Platt remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in JFK, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Oliver Platt Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Oliver Platt's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Oliver Platt.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | I'm Thinking of Ending Things | The Voice (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Bombing of Wall Street | Self - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Gilded Age | Self - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Into the Amazon | Self - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Professor Marston and the Wonder Women | M.C. Gaines | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Great War | Self - Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Rachel Carson | Self - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The 9th Life of Louis Drax | Dr. Perez | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Pilgrims | Self - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | American Comandante | Self - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bessie | Carl Van Vechten | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Big Burn | Self - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Klansville U.S.A. | Self - Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Sofia The First: The Curse Of Princess Ivy | Everburn (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy | Everburn (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Kill the Messenger | Jerry Ceppos | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Chef | Ramsey Michel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return | Wiser the Owl (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | 1964 | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | JFK | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy | Self - Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Love, Marilyn | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Henry Ford | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | X-Men: First Class | Man in Black Suit | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Love & Other Drugs | Bruce Winston | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Letters to Juliet | New Yorker Magazine Editor Bobby (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | 2012: Roland Emmerich - Master of the Modern Epic | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Wonder Woman | Hades (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Frost/Nixon | Bob Zelnick | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Martian Child | Jeff | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Thick of It | Malcolm Tucker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Casanova | Paprizzio | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Kinsey | Herman Wells | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Pieces of April | Jim Burns | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Don't Say a Word | Dr. Louis Sachs | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Bicentennial Man | Rupert Burns | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Simon Birch | Ben Goodrich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bulworth | Dennis Murphy | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Dangerous Beauty | Maffio Venier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Time to Kill | Harry Rex Vonner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Executive Decision | Cahill | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Funny Bones | Tommy Fawkes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Three Musketeers | Porthos | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Benny & Joon | Eric | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Indecent Proposal | Jeremy | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Diggstown | Fitz | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Postcards from the Edge | Neil Bleene | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Flatliners | Randy Steckle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Working Girl | Lutz | Hit | Similar → |
Oliver Platt - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Oliver Platt?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Oliver Platt is "JFK" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Oliver Platt acted in?
Oliver Platt has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Oliver Platt?
Other notable films include "Sofia The First: The Curse Of Princess Ivy", "Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy", and "Rachel Carson".