Ben Rappaport (born March 23, 1986) is an American actor. He made his acting debut on the NBC sitcom Outsourced (2010–2011), in which he portrayed the lead role of Todd Dempsy. Alt URL 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. He attended Klein High School near Houston. Rappaport developed an interest in acting at the age of fifteen, and subsequently graduated from the Juilliard School in New York City where he studied acting. He was the recipient of the Michel and Suria Saint-Denis Prize as a Juilliard student, which is the Drama Department's highest honor.
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 + Film Year Title Role Notes 2012 Hope Springs Brad 2012 Ricky 2016 Better Off Single Nathan 2018 Landing Up David 2018 Ask for Jane Bill2024Albany Road Craig
+ 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 2017–2022Ozark Josh Silverberg Recurring role 2018–2019 For the People Seth Oliver Main role 2020 Blindspot Gregory Burke Episode: "Awl In"2021 Modern Love Nick Episode: "In the Waiting Room of Estranged Spouses" 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 + Year Title Role 2015 Fiddler on the Roof Perchik 2023 Good Night, Oscar Jack Paar
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