Case in point, Raviv Ullman. E! This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity. It earned nominations for multiple awards such as the Writers Guild of America Award. Did you ever feel like you had to hide your Jewishness at Disney? The picture series which saw Ullman smear lipstick across his face and rock fishnet stockings and a skirt while posing shirtless soon gained attention across social media, with Paper praising Ullman as a gender-fluid heartthrob. Im so grateful for the work that is done by the trans and queer community; we all rest on their shoulders and the work that they have done to educate. Raviv Ullman was born in Israel to American parents, Laura Ehrenkranz, a teacher, and Brian Ullman, a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Raviv Chanan "Ricky" Ullman (Hebrew: ; born 24 January 1986) is an Israeli-American actor, director, and musician. My practice in Judaism is very supportive of that; they feel one and the same. Though the series only ran for two seasons from 2004 to 2006, we'll never forget his crazy shenanigans (like when he created a fake pinky toe) and how his character's relationship withAly Michalka's Keely had usyelling, "Kiss her already!" But the first project I did after Phil was a play out here in Los Angeles at the Ahmanson Theatre called Dead, and it reminded me that the reason I got into the arts in the first place was theater; theater was absolutely my first love. So we brought people in to talk about that. RU:If he's still stuck here now in 2022, I would just hope that he's become some kind of climate warrior. Along with actor Douglas Smith, Ullman formed a band called Goodbye Ian; the bands name was later changed to His Orchestra. Raviv Ullman in a black shirt. Since then, I've gotten pulled into this group of people that are all young, cool, hip, opera makers. Phil of the Future, a sci-fi comedy series that aired on the Disney Channel from 2004 to 2006, is undoubtedly the most important work in Raviv Ullmans career. Whats your favorite Jewish holiday? There was a pandemic, and a whole new upswell of activism, and it was hard to look straight at it all the time, with perspective. RU:Maybe if I have kids, grandkids, it'll be fun to look back on. It also starred Nichole Sullivan, Richard Ruccolo, Tisha Campbell Martin and Ian Gomez. I do believe that gender is a construct. And I mean, really leaned. Like, Pinchas is a problematic character but hes written as a hero. It was nominated for several awards. All 50 Sex Scenes on 'Orange Is the New Black' Ranked! As Bustle reported, it all began in 2006 when Raviv Ullman and some of his friends released a hip-hop parody video called "The Boat Song." The marketing campaign around that show was so big at the time so my face had been plastered all over The Grove in Los Angeles. Hearing opera singers, like [Metropolitan Opera star] Isabel Leonard, sing at full volume, feet away from you, is one of the most insane things Ive ever experienced. [14] He works with TAP (Teens AIDS Prevention). But if you know me well you know that I love to wear a gorgeous ladies coat. I remember auditioning with Craig Anton, who played my father; we were matched up. Ullman also admitted that he didn't know why Disney decided to end the show, especially because it ended on a cliffhanger. He returned to his love of theater and starred in some off-Broadway and regional theater productions. Guests have included Ilana Glazer and Neshama Carlebach. February 7, 2018. In 2014, Ullman acted opposite of Holly Hunter and Richard Chamberlain in the first revival of Sticks and Bones. He also has two younger siblings, Tali and Nadav. We found that the Torah portion gave us this kernel of an idea. It would be fun to study some Torah with Lizzo. E! Other actors in the series included Aly Michalka, Amy Bruckner, Craig Anton and Lise Simms. And I think that there is a really exciting space that is happening right now, that Alma is definitely a huge part of, that I hope to be contributing to with the podcast that celebrates Judaism, the things that we take from Judaism and what we are able to therefore contribute. Ullman called him a superhero who everyone knew from his incredible sermons, so in a way, the podcast is nothing new. I know youve been working on this documentary about the Dakota Access Pipeline. It was really hard to engage with the world we didnt know what the heck was going on. I dont see a world in which these battles ever stop. - IMDb Mini Biography By: I cant say its my proudest moment. While Raviv Ullman might not actually be from the future, hes since been taking an active role in shaping it. Any of my friends know that if Im at a party, I will look for the most wild womens coat and put it on and dance around in that. Do you have a favorite Phil of the Future memory that sticks out to you? Ullman said it wasn't an intentional decision it just happened that way. Early life [ edit] From Britney Spears to Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake to Selena Gomez former Disney stars still have their stamp on pop culture. And so in becoming an adult and taking on the responsibility of being an adult, were going to theme this party under the sea? And I mean, really leaned. If gender is a construct, then I feel empowered to explore what that means for myself. Were you ever starstruck? : We'll just start it to get it going. And I was a 17-year-old idiot. Watch Disney Plus Now. And its been a really exciting way to engage with Judaism and my own faith and the questions that I have, and be able to talk about and process what were all going through. Its like being on a roller-coaster ride, you feel it in your toes. For anyone who used to watch Phil of the Future on Disney Channel, you already know that a boy named Phil and his family were on a vacation from the 22nd century when they ended . He starred in the series alongside the likes of Aly Michalka and Amy Bruckner. Torah gave us an in. Raviv Ullman was born on 24th January 1986 in Eilat, Israel to American parents Laura and Brian Ullman. Being able to have these conversations is a big part of that. Browse 124 raviv ullman stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. I wasnt as observant as I was growing up. Ullmans maternal grandfather, Joseph Ehrenkranz, was a charismatic pulpit rabbi in Stamford, C.T. Raviv Ullman has been dating American actress Sarah Steele since 2012. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/raviv-ullman-34859.php, 21st Century Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century American Film & Theater Personalities. [August 2007], Raviv's matrilineal great-great-grandparents, Yussel Joseph Manger and Maly "Minnie" Sandhaus, were also the maternal grandparents of U.S. Ullman knows its our job to build a better world and that includes redefining what Judaism can mean. And I could have also been more thoughtful about the fact that I was on a Disney Channel show, but like literally, at 17 years old, I just didnt connect those dots. ", Ullman pointed out that he was not embarrassed about the things he did in the past. But that doesnt necessarily mean its gender fluidity as much as it is fluidity more broadly. [18], Ullman lived in Brooklyn, New York until 2020, then he moved to Los Angeles, California.[16][19]. So my journey through Judaism has been all over the place since I was a kid. Right, and it means that we get to build what this new version looks like, right? Ullman was cast as Kip in the Lifetime sitcom Rita Rocks, which premiered in 2009. RU: It was a part of their childhood. And then it was everyones favorite thing people looked forward to that quiet moment at the end of the week. After over 60,000 downloads in over 100 countries, we are so glad to have brought an entire cycle of Torah study to our listeners. Senator, Nani - Saperstein Management - Raviv's Personal Managers, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, Nadav Ullman I look back on the shows that I grew up on and I know where I was when I was watching them. Look, at the end of the day, I am very grateful to be a part of any entertainment that reaches anybody and brings them joy. I dont think Ive ever shied away from the fact that Im Jewish. Raviv Ullman and Mia Lidofsky attend the Beachside x Refinery29 x Facebook Strangers Season 2 Premiere at William Vale Hotel on June 26, 2018 in New. He is best known for playing Phil Diffy, the main character in the Disney Channel series Phil of the Future. I still keep in touch with Amy Bruckner [Phil's little sister,Pim], Craig Anton [Phil's Dad,Lloyd], Aly and that whole team. So no crawfish boils? I went to Hillel Academy, which was an Orthodox day school in Fairfield, Connecticut. The ownership over my own faith, and my own connection to Judaism itself, has been an ever-evolving thing. In 1998, he landed his first role in a movie called "Crossfire. So Kaitlyn and I decided to explore what that was for me and turn it into art. E! We were able to unpack that against the backdrop of what was happening in a world full of the pandemic, and what was happening economically and socially and through Black Lives Matter. I'm just smitten. That means that your relationship is going to change over time. Those were the people that we were hanging out with. [11], Ullman starred in the 2017 benefit play Right Before I Go at The Town Hall. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. I don't think I knew how to be strategic or what that actually meant in terms of a career.". On 30 April 2012, it was announced that Ullman joined the cast of Alena Smith's new Off-Broadway play The Bad Guys. That birthed this idea of, well, what if this was a podcast, and we actually got to go through the entire Torah through an entire year, and bring in different experts and guests and find how to study Torah through a progressive lens? Hes surrounded by the aroma of fresh challah baking for, With Judaism as a guide, Raviv has dove head-first into the world of. ", RAVIV ULLMAN'S TIME IN AN OFF-BROADWAY PRODUCTION. Chrissy Metz's Ex-husband Martyn Eaden Filed for Divorce in 2014 Her Love Life Flourished after They Split, Why Is Chris Pratt Receiving Backlash? : You've since moved on to musicand were in a band with Zo Kravitz. I love hearing about how thats all connected for you. It was born out of doing Shabbat dinners at home. And it should. So Im trying to be truthful to that with the show. I definitely dont pretend or want to pretend that Im speaking on behalf of all millennial Jews, or all progressive-leaning Jews. I knew Ashley [Tisdale] when I first moved to Los Angeles. Back then, he went by Ricky. Since his time on Phil, Raviv has touched all corners of the entertainment industry: Hes appeared in several TV series and independent films. | Only time will tell if Ullman, in fact, becomes a genderfluid icon as big as Ezra Miller. He added: "This is a really exciting part of my life. Ullmans most recent films are Contest (2013) and The Other Side (2015). Raviv Ullman (born January 24, 1986), also known by his stage name Ricky Ullman, is an Israeli-American actor and musician. Drums. And he made me laugh so hard that I was certain I didnt get it because I couldnt keep a straight face. The group expanded to as many as seven people and later changed its name to His Orchestra. Born in January 1986 in Israel, Raviv "Ricky" Ullman has been involved in the entertainment industry since he was only a child. Ullman was a member of the band Reputante, which released their 2013 debut on Julian Casablancas' record label Cult Records. And just like faith, I think our relationship to how active we are in that fight will forever be changing. Those were the people that we were hanging out with because Disney Channel, at least back then, kept you really busy. Its something that I am still learning about. And so it feels less like a conscious decision to go and find something to be active in. I think dresses are beautiful. 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