Ben Rappaport
American actor (born 1986)
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::summary American actor (born 1986) ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox person"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Ben Rappaport |
| image | Ben Rappaport 2.jpg |
| caption | Rappaport in July 2010 |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Arlington, Texas, U.S. |
| occupation | Actor |
| education | Juilliard School (BFA) |
| spouse | |
| children | 2 |
| years_active | 2010–present |
| :: |
| name = Ben Rappaport | image = Ben Rappaport 2.jpg | caption = Rappaport in July 2010 | birth_date = | birth_place = Arlington, Texas, U.S. | occupation = Actor | education = Juilliard School (BFA) | spouse = | children = 2 | years_active = 2010–present Ben Rappaport (born March 23, 1986) He is also known for his roles as Carey Zepps on ** (2013–2016), Ollie Parker on Mr. Robot (2015–2019), Max Horowitz on Younger (2016–2021), Josh Silverberg on Ozark (2017–2022), and Seth Oliver on For the People (2018–2019).
Life and career
Rappaport was born in Arlington, Texas, and was active in the arts (painting and playing guitar) during his childhood. He was raised in the Jewish religion, and his Jewish identity is important to him.
Rappaport was featured in a Kay Jeweler's holiday commercial. The ad was well known because it prominently featured sign language and a deaf character. In 2010, Rappaport was cast in the lead role as Todd Dempsy in the NBC sitcom Outsourced. The role marked Rappaport's first on-screen acting job. Rappaport had previously performed in theater and stage productions. He resides in Studio City, Los Angeles.
He has had recurring roles on ** as Carey Zepps (2013–2016), Mr. Robot as Ollie Parker (2015–2019), Younger as Max Horowitz (2016–2021), and Ozark as Josh Silverberg (2017–2022).
He was a series regular on the Shondaland drama For the People, playing the role of Seth Oliver (2018–2019).
Rappaport appeared as Perchik in the 2015 broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof.
In April 2023, he starred on Broadway playing Jack Paar in the Tony Award-winning play Good Night, Oscar, opposite Tony Award winner Sean Hayes.
Filmography
::data[format=table title="Film"]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Hope Springs | Brad | |
| 2012 | ** | Ricky | |
| 2016 | Better Off Single | Nathan | |
| 2018 | Landing Up | David | |
| 2018 | Ask for Jane | Bill | |
| 2024 | Albany Road | Craig | |
| :: |
::data[format=table title="Television"]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | Outsourced | Todd Dempsy | Main role |
| 2012 | Elementary | Dr. Cahill | Episode: "Lesser Evils" |
| 2013–2016 | The Good Wife | Carey Zepps | 14 episodes |
| 2015–2019 | Mr. Robot | Ollie Parker | 9 episodes |
| 2016–2021 | Younger | Max Horowitz | 10 episodes |
| 2017 | The Vietnam War | Denton ("Mogie") Crocker | Voice; 2 episodes |
| 2017–2022 | Ozark | Josh Silverberg | Recurring role |
| 2018–2019 | For the People | Seth Oliver | Main role |
| 2020 | Blindspot | Gregory Burke | Episode: "Awl In" |
| 2021 | Evil | Brian Castle | Episode: "F Is for Fire" |
| 2021 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | George Howard | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | Inventing Anna | Billy McFarland | Episode: "A Wolf in Chic Clothing" |
| 2025 | Grosse Pointe Garden Society | Brett | Lead role |
| :: |
Theatre
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| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Fiddler on the Roof | Perchik |
| 2023 | Good Night, Oscar | Jack Paar |
| :: |
References
References
- "Ben Rappaport".
- Cutler, Jacqueline. (September 30, 2010). "Celebrity Scoop: Ben Rappaport". Zap2It.
- Martindale, David. (2010-09-22). "Five questions with Ben Rappaport of NBC's new 'Outsourced'". [[Fort Worth Star-Telegram]].
- Hernandez, Greg. (September 23, 2010). "Thursday Morning Man: Ben Rappaport!". greginhollywood.com.
- Mike Rose, cleveland com. (2024-03-23). "Famous birthdays list for March 23, 2024 includes celebrities Keri Russell, Michelle Monaghan".
- Miller, Gerri. (November 2010). "Ben Rappaport: Straight from the Source". BabagaNewz.
- (2010-10-14). "Ben Rappaport Stars In New NBC Comedy 'Outsourced'". [[WPIX]].
- (2008-12-13). "kay jewelers commercial". YouTube.
- (September 18, 2017). "Unburying the Vietnam War". [[The Washington Post]].
- Berman, Marc. (January 3, 2025). "''Grosse Pointe Garden Society'' Trailer Released By NBC".
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