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On this day, March 29, 2014, Marc Platt died at the age of 100.
I'm clearing out old papers. I ran across his obituary.
Marc Platt (dancer)
Platt in 1947
Born: Marcel Emile Gaston LePlat, December 2, 1913; Pasadena, California, U.S.
Died: March 29, 2014 (aged 100), San Rafael, California, U.S.
Occupation: Ballet dancer, musical theatre performer, and actor
Years active: 1932–1993
Marcel Emile Gaston LePlat (December 2, 1913 – March 29, 2014), known professionally as Marc Platt, was an American ballet dancer, musical theatre performer, and actor. He was best known for his portrayal of Daniel Pontipee, one of the seven brothers in the film Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
Platt in 1947
Born: Marcel Emile Gaston LePlat, December 2, 1913; Pasadena, California, U.S.
Died: March 29, 2014 (aged 100), San Rafael, California, U.S.
Occupation: Ballet dancer, musical theatre performer, and actor
Years active: 1932–1993
Marcel Emile Gaston LePlat (December 2, 1913 – March 29, 2014), known professionally as Marc Platt, was an American ballet dancer, musical theatre performer, and actor. He was best known for his portrayal of Daniel Pontipee, one of the seven brothers in the film Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
