90s actor who starred with Julia Roberts is unrecognizable
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Those who enjoy movies from the ’80s and ’90s got a special surprise when one of the most popular scene-stealers from that era made a rare appearance in Manhattan on Friday.

The iconic actor, now 65, turned heads during a brisk walk through the West Village—looking shockingly thin and nearly unrecognizable.

The slimmed-down look was a far cry from the full-figured stockbroker he played opposite Melanie Griffith in 1989’s Working Girl. 

This appearance was a significant change from his heavier look in the 1990 film Flatliners, where he acted alongside Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, and Kiefer Sutherland.

Wearing a gray polo shirt and navy shorts, the actor, who received a Tony nomination and was also in movies like Indecent Proposal and Benny & Joon, seemed to be exercising, sweating while carrying a water bottle.

Can you guess the star? 

Fans of ¿80s and ¿90s movies were in for a treat when one of the most beloved scene-stealers from those decades made a rare appearance in Manhattan on Friday

Fans of ’80s and ’90s movies were in for a treat when one of the most beloved scene-stealers from those decades made a rare appearance in Manhattan on Friday

The iconic actor, now 65, turned heads during a brisk walk through the West Village¿looking shockingly thin and nearly unrecognizable

The iconic actor, now 65, turned heads during a brisk walk through the West Village—looking shockingly thin and nearly unrecognizable

The slimmed-down look was a far cry from the full-figured stockbroker he played opposite Melanie Griffith in 1989's Working Girl

The slimmed-down look was a far cry from the full-figured stockbroker he played opposite Melanie Griffith in 1989’s Working Girl

If you said Oliver Platt, you’re right!

Back in 1999, Platt reflected on his career during a particularly busy moment, with three major films hitting theaters: Three to Tango with Matthew Perry, Bicentennial Man alongside Robin Williams, and Lake Placid with Betty White.

‘I look back at the movies I’ve made, and there’s not a single one I regret,’ he told Esquire.

‘But I like them for different reasons—some were fun to do, and for others the result was satisfying.’

Platt singled out a few personal favorites. 

‘Funny Bones is really dear to me, but such a tense experience. Then there’s The Impostors, which was criminally fun to make,’ he said, referencing the 1998 comedy in which he and Stanley Tucci played struggling New York actors posing as stewards aboard a luxury liner bound for France.

‘We kept saying to each other, “I can’t believe we’re getting paid for this—oh, yeah, we aren’t.”‘ 

In addition to his film career, Platt has earned critical acclaim across both television and theater. 

If you said Oliver Platt, you¿re right! (seen in 2019)

If you said Oliver Platt, you’re right! (seen in 2019)

It also marked a major departure from his heftier appearance in 1990's Flatliners, where he starred alongside Julia Roberts , Kevin Bacon, and Kiefer Sutherland

It also marked a major departure from his heftier appearance in 1990’s Flatliners, where he starred alongside Julia Roberts , Kevin Bacon, and Kiefer Sutherland

Oliver starred alongside Melanie Griffith in Working Girl

Oliver starred alongside Melanie Griffith in Working Girl

He was also Emmy-nominated for his standout guest appearances in The West Wing (2001)

He was also Emmy-nominated for his standout guest appearances in The West Wing (2001)

Oliver starred in Chicago Med

Oliver starred in Chicago Med

On Broadway, he made his debut in Conor McPherson¿s Shining City in 2006, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor

On Broadway, he made his debut in Conor McPherson’s Shining City in 2006, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor

He’s received five Primetime Emmy nominations, a Golden Globe nod, and two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, including recognition for his role as George Steinbrenner in ESPN’s The Bronx Is Burning (2007). 

He was also Emmy-nominated for standout guest appearances in The West Wing (2001), Huff (2005–2006), and Nip/Tuck (2008).

Platt is a familiar face on the small screen, known for major roles in The Big C, Fargo, and The Good Wife, as well as his ongoing performances as Uncle Jimmy on Hulu’s The Bear.

On Broadway, he made his debut in Conor McPherson’s Shining City in 2006, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor. 

He later returned to the stage as Nathan Detroit in the 2009 revival of Guys and Dolls.

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