in 1975 and the University of Pennsylvania in 1979, where he was a member of the University of Pennsylvania Glee Club. He then earned his Juris Doctor from the New York University School of Law and began his career as an entertainment attorney. Career He started producing in theatre, before moving into film. He has served as president of production for three movie studios: Orion Pictures, TriStar Pictures, and Universal Studios. Platt has since formed his own production company, Marc Platt Productions, within the Universal realm and continues to pursue creative projects. His company is responsible for the Legally Blonde films and the HBO miniseries Empire Falls. He was executive producer of the two-part docudrama The Path to 9/11, shown on ABC on the five-year anniversary of 9/11 on September 10 and 11, 2006. The film was controversial and accused of having a political agenda and fictionalizing the events leading up to the September 11, 2001 attacks, especially those involving the Clinton administration. Platt is also producer of the Broadway hit musical Wicked and its upcoming two-part film adaptation, and the 2008 Broadway revival of the musical Pal Joey with the Roundabout Theatre Company. Personal life Platt and his wife Julie (née Beren) also a Penn graduate and trustee of the university, live in the Los Angeles area. They funded the construction of a performing arts rehearsal and performance space on the campus, the Platt Student Performing Arts House. Platt is a Penn Glee Club alumnus and supporter. His company has taken at least one Penn student intern a year since its inception. The Platts have five children, including actor and singer Ben Platt and Henry Platt. Filmography He was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted. Film As an actor Thanks Cameo appearances {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;" ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Film ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Notes |- | 2001 || Inside 'Legally Blonde''' || Documentary |- | 2003 || The Hair That Ate Hollywood || Documentary |- | 2004 || Wicked: The Road to Broadway || Documentary |- | 2007 || ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway || Documentary |- | 2020 || Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall || Concert film |} Television As an actor Thanks Cameo appearances Theatre 1983: Total Abandon (play, associate producer) 2003–present: Wicked (musical) 2006: Three Days of Rain (play) 2008–2009: Pal Joey (musical, associate producer) 2014: If/Then (musical)