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).
Oliver Platt Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Oliver Platt reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Oliver Platt's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 78% of Oliver Platt's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains JFK, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Oliver Platt Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Oliver Platt's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Oliver Platt has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | 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 | Kill the Messenger | Jerry Ceppos | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Chef | Ramsey Michel | Hit | 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 | The Thick of It | Malcolm Tucker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Martian Child | Jeff | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Casanova | Paprizzio | Average | 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 → |
| 1999 | CinderElmo | Frank / Fairy Godperson | Average | 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 → |
| 1995 | The Infiltrator | Yaron Svoray | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure | Paul Bunyan | Average | 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", "Rachel Carson", and "Henry Ford".