Trivia

With his wife, Julie Beren, he is the father of five children, including actors Ben Platt and Jonah Platt.

Graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and was a member of the Penn Glee Club during his time at the University.

He was a former senior vice-president and head of movie production at Orion Pictures until his resignation in 1992.

Father-in-law of Courtney Platt.