Marc Platt (producer)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/marc-platt--producer-

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Marc Platt (producer) born?April 14, 1957
2. What was Marc Platt (producer)'s job?Film, theatre, and television production
3. What is the distinguished theatrical honors?Four Tony Awards
4. What is the premier television awards?Two Primetime Emmy Awards
5. Who is Marc Platt?Marc Platt is a producer who helps make movies, television shows, and Broadway plays. He works with writers, actors, and directors to bring stories to life.
6. What awards has Marc Platt won?He has won four Tony Awards for Broadway, two Emmy Awards for television, two Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award, and has been nominated for four Academy Awards.

Producer: The executive responsible for overseeing all aspects of film, television, or theatre production from conception to distribution.
Tony Awards: The highest honors in American theatre, recognizing outstanding achievements in Broadway productions.
Primetime Emmy Awards: Awards presented for excellence in American television programming during evening hours.
Golden Globe Awards: Awards recognizing achievements in both film and television, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.