Israel means to wrestle with God Im leaning into that as hard as I can. [14] He has worked as a touring musician, notably with Soko on her 2012 tour. Episode: "That Woman" (30 September 2007), Episode: "Rollercoaster/Candace Loses Her Head" (17 August 2007), Episode: "The Obsolescent Cryogenic Meltdown" (11 August 2008), This page was last edited on 26 December 2022, at 12:26. : We'll just start it to get it going. It also starred Nichole Sullivan, Richard Ruccolo, Tisha Campbell Martin and Ian Gomez. Lived in Los Angeles, California, with an Australian musical duo called the Veronicas. Ullman is best known for his starring role as Phil Diffy, a teen from the year 2121 on Disney Channel's Phil of the Future, a series that debuted June 2004. Ullman called him a superhero who everyone knew from his incredible sermons, so in a way, the podcast is nothing new. 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. He departed the band sometime in 2015. Those were the people that we were hanging out with. Because if gender is a construct, then Im not sure what that means in terms of my own fluidity. It would be fun to study some Torah with Lizzo. E! My practice in Judaism is very supportive of that; they feel one and the same. They released their debut album Field Guide to the Wildsin February 2009. Actor and musician Raviv Ullman, also known as Phil Diffy in "Phil of the Future," is 34 years old and looks great. The series revolved around the story of a hardworking mother and wife. My mom is an activist, my grandfather, my great-grandfather I come from a long line of people who fought for unions. It sounds like theres a clear theme of interrogating stories in all of your work. The journey of the show was me being curious to go through the Torah for the first time as an adult, and to do it with people who are way smarter than me. Ullman also said he still keeps up with his co-stars from time to time, including Aly Michalka (known for the sister-band, Aly & AJ), who played his best friend and love interest in the series. News: We grew up on Phil of the Future! Jewish Besties Alana Haim and Sasha Spielberg Want to Be Your Camp Counselors, This Groundbreaking Jewish Journalist Inspired a Character on PBS Vienna Blood, Some Advice From Queer Jewish Comedian Robby Hoffman. He is best known for playing Phil Diffy, the main character in the Disney Channel series Phil of the Future . Ullman was raised in the Conservative and Orthodox denominations of Judaism. I knew Ashley [Tisdale] when I first moved to Los Angeles. He returned to his love of theater and starred in some off-Broadway and regional theater productions. Its definitely not a world Im familiar with, but everything looks so amazing as far as I an tell. Ullman was selected to attend the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation (HOBY) youth leadership program of Connecticut in March 2002 where he was selected as the "outstanding ambassador" enabling him to attend the HOBY World Leadership Congress in the summer of 2002. Born in Israel in 1986, Ravivs family relocated to Connecticut when he was just a toddler. A few days before I sit down to chat with Disney-star-turned-sexy-mensch Raviv Ullman, I turn on the TV. It was really hard to engage with the world we didnt know what the heck was going on. RU: My dad had come to visit me and we were in my car and there was a group of kids crossing the street and they stopped and pointed at me and all started yelling. Other actors in the series included Aly Michalka, Amy Bruckner, Craig Anton and Lise Simms. I look back on the shows that I grew up on and I know where I was when I was watching them. But his rise to Disney fame simply felt like another audition at the time . Raviv Ullman was born in Israel to American parents, Laura Ehrenkranz, a teacher, and Brian Ullman, a psychiatric nurse practitioner. E! Raviv Ullman was nominated for the Connecticuts Critics Award for Best Actor for his role in the play A Rosen by Any Other Name. The latest project that Im really excited to talk about is this podcast that was born out of the pandemic. He received a 1998-1999 Best Actor award nomination from the Connecticut Critics Circle Awards for his portrayal of Stanley in "A Rosen by Any Other Name." [14] He works with TAP (Teens AIDS Prevention). I hosted a lot of Shabbat dinners in normal life or BC and we went to Zoom with our Shabbat dinners or gatherings. Its something that I am still learning about. The former Phil of the Future star said he'd be up for a reboot, should he be approached about reviving. In February 2012, Raviv Ullman shared some details of his career during an interview with Broadway.com, admitting that he was more focused on storytelling. All right, lets close this out with some rapid fire questions. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Porsche Design. He went to Hillel Academy and is a graduate of Fairfield Warde High School. I knew Dylan and Cole [Sprouse] before their show aired. The good thing is, I was like, "I can't clean the dishes right now. Currently, hes directing a first-of-its-kind opera miniseries. That was a really useful tool that kept a big group of friends in deep conversation with each other at a time when we didnt know where exactly to start the conversation. I wasnt as observant as I was growing up. Then weve actually uncovered something and can start to unravel it. And just like faith, I think our relationship to how active we are in that fight will forever be changing. He also starred as Roscoe in Disney's made-for-television film Pixel Perfect. Raviv Ullman is an Israeli-American actor, director, and musician who is best known for portraying the lead character of Phil Diffy in the American science fiction sitcom Phil of the Future (2005-2006). Official Sites. A podcast that was studying Torah with a rotating group of rabbis seemed like an incredible way to be in conversation with people about the world around us. Both the films were released in 2006. He has been in numerous stage and screen productions, and was nominated Best Actor by the 1999 Connecticut Critics Circle. I was 17. And engagement takes all different forms, right? Since its upload to YouTube, it has been viewed over 300,000 times. I was invited to come act in it it was a dual cast where they would record it in a studio and actors would act it on screen. Im inspired by our generations Jews. 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. : Congratulations! We had such a good time. In October 2016, Ullman announced his project Standing Ground, a documentary that explores the Standing Rock Sioux Nation, the North Dakota Access Pipeline and the fossil fuels industry. You know, the bits youre afraid to get as your Torah portion for a bar mitzvah, that say exactly how long the Temple should be or what kind of wood to use. Ullman was a member of the band Reputante, which released their 2013 debut on Julian Casablancas' record label Cult Records. OK, last question for real: Is there anything else you wanted to talk about? That being said, I do wear clothing that wouldnt be recognized as mens clothing all the time, and I have hot pink nail polish on right now. 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!" : You've since moved on to musicand were in a band with Zo Kravitz. Les Mis. I grew up and Les Mis was my absolute favorite musical in the world. But I follow what everybody's doing and I think it's great. 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. The ownership over my own faith, and my own connection to Judaism itself, has been an ever-evolving thing. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider He said Disney, at least back then, kept their stars' schedules packed: "You shot your show during the week. Our conversation, edited lightly for clarity and rather heavily for length, is below. Sign up for notifications from Insider! I eventually moved back to New York [after Phil] and spent 10 years doing a lot of theater, and doing regional theater all across the country. Hes also leaned into his Jewishness. But if you know me well you know that I love to wear a gorgeous ladies coat. News.". In the pandemic, we kept it up and that was really helpful. Why dont you tell me a little bit about what youve been up to recently? Hes surrounded by the aroma of fresh challah baking for Shabbat, a holiday he cherishes and engages in weekly. The core of what the Torah teaches is to be an activist, right? E! But that doesnt necessarily mean its gender fluidity as much as it is fluidity more broadly. I started doing theater at an acting camp, Polka Dot Playhouse, when I was 8 years old. He has guest-starred on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) and That's So Raven (2003). "Phil of the Future" alum Raviv Ullman, formerly known to fans as Ricky Ullman, is engaged. Sometimes it is marching through the streets, sometimes it is writing an article, sometimes its calling your friends, sometimes its voting. While Ullman previously went by the stage name Ricky, he started using his real name in 2006 when he guest-starred on an episode of House[7] and continued to use Raviv on all projects since. Leviticus can be a little dry sometimes, but why are these things so deeply specific? They also released two other music videos Refrigerator and Bop It. But I dont feel the need to defend because I was 17 years old. A couple crazy artists just trying to make some cool stuff. It made me reevaluate: Instead of trying to find a new form of meditation or a new form of ritual, what if I went back to what I grew up with? Up until recently, Id actually never been to an opera. I'm engaged. News, Ullman discussed his time on the beloved Disney Channel show that became the "centerpiece" of his career. How did those Shabbat dinners get started? After finishing his studies, Raviv Ullman began his career as a professional stage actor. I was doing dvar Torahs for my friends; Torah portions gave us a window through which we could start a conversation. I see people around. All right, lets close this out with some rapid fire questions. I remember being nervous to get all of these non-Jews to wash their hands for challah and then stay quiet until they ate it. as well as other partner offers and accept our. Watch Disney Plus Now. Over the ensuing years, he continued to appear in several films such as Prom Wars (2008), The Trouble With Cali (2010) and How to Make Love to A Woman (2010). Nani - Saperstein Management - Raviv's Personal Managers, Other Works They became family and we're proud of the thing that we made. I look back at that time and, even though it is a centerpiece of my career at this point, it was one of many jobs that I've done over, you know, the 25 years that I've been working in the industry. Well, it might not have been your proudest moment, but it was the thing I was most delighted to find. From January 2012 to 24 March 2012, Ullman starred as the character Alex in the New Group's production of Russian Transport Off-Broadway in New York. I love hearing about how thats all connected for you. By Mira Fox August 9, 2021. I have so many good memories. Ive since been roped into this opera world. Between January and March 2012, the former child actor portrayed Alex in the Off-Broadway production "Russian Transport." Its very specific and very Jewish, yet on the other hand, its not you talk to all kinds of people and connect the text to the environment, to Black Lives Matter, to activism. Ullman speaks fluent Hebrew and keeps a kosher kitchen. What I hope to be doing is to just contribute to the community that is interested in figuring out how to connect all those dots. I hosted a lot of Shabbat dinners in normal life or BC and we went to, My practice in Judaism is very supportive of that; they feel one and the same. I was there for about a month and a half, directing an opera at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. "Deep Set Eyes," uploaded on December 12, 2013, is the most popular with over 120,000 views. He had a supporting role in The Big Bad Swim and the lead role in the film Driftwood. His family is Jewish, and his maternal grandfather, Joseph Ehrenkranz, was an Orthodox rabbi. Its one of my favorite things to do, because its like this deep engagement with my family. Aug 24, 2020 09:30 A.M. Actor and musician Raviv Ullman, also known as Phil Diffy in "Phil of the Future," is 34 years old and looks great. Besides, Ullman is also the founder and member of the boy band named The Webee Boys.Along with that, he has been active in many other musical and acting fields. We are granted the space to take a breath and have a glass of wine and engage with each other. Then we were both cast and I have this very, very, very intense memory of being in a room and just not being able to keep a straight face with him. But all of these things that weve been fighting for, whether its clean air, clean water, rights for Native Americans, the fact that Black lives matter those arent progressive ideas. Since then he's acted in other series and films, but took some time to reflect on his Disney days. So my journey through Judaism has been all over the place since I was a kid. Early life [ edit] His character was the drummer in the titular character's band and her daughter's boyfriend. Ullman played the title character in "Phil of the Future," a show about a family who travels back in time from the 22nd century and gets stuck in the early '00s. He is best known for playing Phil Diffy, the main character in the Disney Channel series Phil of the Future. I feel like its time to get some anxiety out. Activism is a part of that. He also has two younger siblings, Tali and Nadav. His family left for the US when he was one year old. Well, get ready for a serotonin surge once more, because E! I know youve been working on this documentary about the Dakota Access Pipeline. Raviv (previously known as Ricky) Ullman starred in "Phil of the Future" from 2004 to 2006. Now, in honor of the show, let's talk about the future. I just got back from the desert out in Palm Springs, both acting and directing this wild project for Boston Lyric Opera. Do you still keep in touch with your co-stars? Life is good. He may be Phil of the Future, but we're here to provide you with a blast from the past. In the beginning of the pandemic, everything shut down, and everything that I do is collaborative. We werent a group of people that were looking to go clubbing on a Friday night, we wanted to spend it breaking bread, and everyone was welcome. It was in the beginning of the YouTube days, which is crazy to think about. I did change my name professionally back to Raviv. Ullman was cast as Kip in the Lifetime sitcom Rita Rocks, which premiered in 2009. I dont see a world in which these battles ever stop. Ullman became known for his portrayal of Phillip Diffy, the lead character of the TV series Phil of the Future. But we sit around for hours and hours and hours and rip the thing to shreds, and we do it every year. She's passionate about culture, history, and traveling, but her only true goal in life is to slowly become an amalgam of Carole King and Stevie Nicks. : How about now? Please email us at [emailprotected], subject line republish, with any questions or to let us know what stories youre picking up. For as varied as Raviv Ullman has made his resume over the past decade, he hasn't totally abandoned his performing roots. RU: That team was just so incredible. Do you have a favorite place youve ever been? E! By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use. Raviv Ullman might have been your middle school crush when he starred in Disney's "Phil of the Future.". On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He played Phil Diffy, a 15-year-old from 2121 who gets trapped in the year 2003 (back then,. Most recently, he started a podcast called , study, question, and apply the weekly Torah portion to better understand our world., When we finally speak on Zoom, me in New York City and Raviv in L.A., its a Friday. Ullman said he has no idea why it happened: "Actors are rarely privy to network decisions, so I don't know why the final decision to end it was made," he said in a previous interview. We are to question our place in the universe, and wrestle with what God means, and love our neighbors as we love ourselves. This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity. He revealed that he would love to work on a sequel to help save the planet from environmental ruin. I know you filmed the documentary about the Dakota Access Pipeline, but what role does activism now play in your life? RU: Oh, yeah, absolutely. So who knows what's coming next. Were you ever starstruck? 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 . In 2004, Ullman starred as Sam in ABC Family's television film Searching for David's Heart. Then I hosted Shabbat Zoom every week in the beginning of the pandemic and so many people showed up. In 2014, Ullman acted opposite of Holly Hunter and Richard Chamberlain in the first revival of Sticks and Bones. Look, I think back in 2004 we were not yet aware the power and audience that a YouTube video could reach. Ullman is an accomplished musician and plays drums and guitar. Its important for journalists to do their homework, and for me, this obviously means rewatching a few episodes of the underrated gem that was Phil of the Future.. Back then, he went by Ricky. Raviv (previously known as Ricky) Ullman starred in "Phil of the Future" from 2004 to 2006. 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. I saw her on SNL and I immediately texted her. He is also quite active on Instagram, posting very artistic photos taken in different parts of the US and the world. RU: Loosely. RU: You shot your show during the week. Ullman said it wasn't an intentional decision it just happened that way. For the pandemic, marking time was and continues to be such a weird thing. After that, Ullman and Douglas Smith, the actor known for the HBO series "Big Love," were in a band together. Im not sure I understand that connection. [August 2007], Raviv's matrilineal great-great-grandparents, Yussel Joseph Manger and Maly "Minnie" Sandhaus, were also the maternal grandparents of U.S. Filming completed in 2007; release postponed. I would love to live that life now, go to school, come back, eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and watch my favorite TV shows. Its something that Rabbi Matt Green and I were just talking about, how we are different from our parents generation, and the world we live in is different from our parents generation, and the world looks different. He learned to play the trombone as well. As a way to celebrate the show's inclusion into the Disney streaming service, Raviv Ullman answered several fan questions. And I was a 17-year-old idiot. 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