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Any questions, suggestions, thoughts, or comments on Oliver Platt? On TV, he's probably most famous for his appearance as Russell on Huff. Some might know him from his guest roles on The West Wing or Nip/Tuck. Oliver Platt considers himself as a character actor and appeared in many movies… More (Flatliners, Crusoe, Lake Placid, Casanova, The Ice Harvest and many more). Even in a minor role he is still good to steal a scene.
No, it's not "Birthday Lunch," although I'm sure he's having one (he doesn't seem like he misses meals!). :lol: I used to be the person editor for Oliver at the old site prior to this TV.com one....and I just wanted to let anyone who was interested know that an English graphic designer friend… More of mine is launching a Platt fansite at http://www.Oliver-Platt.com on Oliver's 47th birthday (today!). I've seen the work so far, and it looks really nice; hope it turns out well.. My birthday wish for Oliver is MORE and BETTER film roles, damn it! He is sooooooo underused and limited by "Hollywood" typecasting...... TV isn't big enough for him! LOL -- I mean his talent! 8)
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Our pick of the best shows on Aussie screens this week include premieres of The Event, The Big C and Caprica, as well as the finale to Australia's Next Top Model, Stephen Fry Live at the Sydney Opera House and the 2010 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony and more.
No matter what role he plays, Oliver Platt is truly a cool actor. You really believe that he got into acting because he loves it for what it is. You'll never see him in any tabloids and you won't hear any gossip about him. In his roles, you sense more realism than many other actor's who are considered more talented than he. Of all of his roles in all of his movies, my favorite has to be "A Time To Kill."
Regardless of the role type or size, Oliver Platt finds and delivers an easy emotional authenticity in every characterization. He is a great comedic actor, yet also has the presence and intensity to create and carry out the most intricately evil and disturbed bad guy roles. Though known more for his extensive film work, Oliver Platt packs the same wallop into his TV appearances, be they a one-shot Guest Star or a Series Lead. The problem with the Series Leads roles seems to be that big fans of his--including the producers and creators of his shows--KNOW how very talented and versatile he is, but the writing is so formulaic and predictable, watching a Platt-led TV series is a lot like watching a grand eagle sit in a cage: you feel the power, and the immediacy of that power, but you never get to really see it soar and "stretch its wings." Neither TV comedy nor drama has used Platt's ability to its fullest, and in fact, seems to be limiting him, thus leading to dissatisfaction for the viewer. Yet he remains the "go to" guy for industry insiders with a comedy or a drama ready for production. Thank goodness. Maybe some day someone will hire writers up to the challenge of creating complexity and taking risks commeasurate with this actor's ability.
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