Oliver Platt’s Dramatic Transformation Shocks Fans in Rare NYC Appearance
Hey, so here's something that totally stopped me in my tracks the other day — Oliver Platt. Yes, that Oliver Platt — the scene-stealer from so many iconic '80s and '90s movies like Working Girl , Flatliners , Indecent Proposal , and Benny & Joon . He was spotted in Manhattan recently and, honestly, he looks absolutely unrecognizable. Gone is the rounder, jovial figure we all remember. He’s now shockingly slim and almost hard to recognize at first glance.
At 65, he was seen taking a brisk walk in the West Village, dressed down in a gray polo and navy shorts, breaking a sweat and carrying a water bottle. You could tell he was just out for a casual workout, but what really caught everyone’s eye was how dramatically his frame has changed. If you remember him as the stocky, sarcastic sidekick type — like in Flatliners with Julia Roberts and Kiefer Sutherland or in Working Girl opposite Melanie Griffith — this version of him is a total 180.
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Seeing him like this really got me thinking about his career. Platt’s always been one of those underrated guys who just quietly shows up and kills it — whether in comedy, drama, TV, or even Broadway. Remember Three to Tango with Matthew Perry? Or Lake Placid with Betty White? Or even his heartfelt role in Bicentennial Man with Robin Williams? He’s had this super diverse career and yet always flew a bit under the radar.
And let’s not forget the stage — he was nominated for a Tony for Shining City and returned as Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls in 2009. On TV, he’s been everywhere — from The West Wing , Huff , and Nip/Tuck , to recent standout performances in The Bear as Uncle Jimmy. The guy’s collected Emmy nominations like trading cards. Honestly, his range is insane.
It’s just wild to see him now, still active, still pushing himself — but looking like a whole new man. The transformation sparked a lot of fan reactions, mostly shock and admiration. It’s not every day you see someone age into a completely different silhouette and still carry that same gravitas. He may look different, but you can still see that Oliver Platt charm underneath it all.
So yeah, maybe we haven’t seen him on every tabloid cover, but make no mistake — Oliver Platt is still a force. And clearly, he’s not done surprising us.
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