Mira Fox is a reporter at the Forward. He also has two younger siblings, Tali and Nadav. This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity. ", Raviv Ullman as Phil Diffy in "Phil of the Future" | Photo: YouTube/Disney Channel, RAVIV ULLMAN'S CAREER BEFORE AND AFTER "PHIL OF THE FUTURE", He later appeared in a few other projects, including "The Guiding Light," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." What if were able to trace some modern bit of misogyny back to a line in Torah? Publicity Listings Why dont you tell me a little bit about what youve been up to recently? Ullmans maternal grandfather, Joseph Ehrenkranz, was a charismatic pulpit rabbi in Stamford, C.T. Raviv Ullman was born on 24th January 1986 in Eilat, Israel to American parents Laura and Brian Ullman. But what do you think Phil would be up to now? - IMDb Mini Biography By: Im glad to talk about other things. It was before Instagram, it was before Twitter, it was before any social media. In his first post since then, Ullman paid homage to the LGBTQ people who paved the way for a man to be able to wear dressand be celebrated for it. [6] Ullman is a first cousin, twice removed, of former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman. Our conversation, edited lightly for clarity and rather heavily for length, is below. I went to Hillel Academy, which was an Orthodox day school in Fairfield, Connecticut. [8], In June 2006, Ullman and a few of his friends created parody hip-hop music videos under the name the Webee Boys. E! I have to admit that I grew up without cable and I have never seen Phil of the Future.. By Mira Fox August 9, 2021. Currently, hes directing a first-of-its-kind opera miniseries. That kind of blew my mind. Raviv, formerly known under his stage name Ricky, was the star of the Disney Channel series Phil Of The Future, in which he played Phil Diffy, a high schooler who gets . He learned to play the trombone as well. But all of a sudden, I was living in Los Angeles and going to work at 6 a.m. and doing schooling on set. 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. Raviv (previously known as Ricky) Ullman starred in "Phil of the Future" from 2004 to 2006. He returned to his love of theater and starred in some off-Broadway and regional theater productions. Hes leant his drum and guitar talents to several bands, even helping form the band Lolawolf with actress Zo Kravitz. That means that your relationship is going to change over time. Paper Magazine added that Raviv Ullman is trying to "dismantle toxic masculinity." So we brought people in to talk about that. [15] They released their self-titled debut EP on 4 February 2014. The 36-year-old discussed everything that's happened in his future since Phil of the Future's 2004 debut, including a recent life moment."I'm engaged," Ullman told E!'s, Jillian Fabiano." I never consciously was trying to break out. RU:Looking back now, I wish I'd been a little more strategic. Right, and it means that we get to build what this new version looks like, right? Photo by Getty Images. I went to Israel with my brother for a few months and came back inspired to have Shabbat again, so I started hosting Shabbat for friends in both L.A. and New York, wherever I was. And Im like, oh, okay, instead of having to figure out a new way to engage with my calendar, what if I just practice Shabbat, turn off my phone once a week, tune into my family and my friends and my community, and set the dinner table and light candles once a week? Male celebrities ditching gender norms through their clothing is having a serious moment on the red carpet thanks to people like Ezra Miller, whose fashion choices on The Crimes Of Grindelwald press tour were everything, and Cody Fern, who channelled androgynous chic at the Golden Globes. And then I realized that I was seeking something: spirituality, or faith, or meditation, or a connection to, like I say, something larger than myself. Thats not right. I dont think Ive ever shied away from the fact that Im Jewish. You know, back when our biggest worry was trying to win the "Zack and Cody Danimals Sweepstakes.". 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. I think the term activist is really interesting, because it sounds radical. It was in the beginning of the YouTube days, which is crazy to think about. Please email us at [emailprotected], subject line republish, with any questions or to let us know what stories youre picking up. Nowadays, Raviv Ullman is still involved in the entertainment industry and is expected to appear in the comedy film "Spring Break '83." Cody Fern, who channelled androgynous chic at the Golden Globes. The series revolved around a family from the future whose time machine breaks down, which results in them being trapped in the 21st century. A few days before I sit down to chat with, Since his time on Phil, Raviv has touched all corners of the entertainment industry: Hes appeared in several TV series and, independent films. 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. E! RU: Oh, absolutely not. Luis Enrique and Zinedine Zidane in the running for Chelsea job, Rebel Wilson attacked by uncooperative umbrella after magical proposal weve all been there, Love Island fans applaud Jessie Wynter for speaking facts after Olivia Hawkins storms away from heated confrontation. He was born in Israel and moved to the US with his parents shortly after he was born. I want to be really thoughtful about what I say here. [14] He works with TAP (Teens AIDS Prevention). While Raviv Ullman might not actually be from the future, hes since been taking an active role in shaping it. You know, Id grown up in one very specific lifestyle and all of a sudden was kind of free to do whatever I wanted. But right now concert. 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. I don't think I knew how to be strategic or what that actually meant in terms of a career.". I know you filmed the documentary about the Dakota Access Pipeline, but what role does activism now play in your life? Official Sites. I think most of our audience knows you from Phil of the Future. But youve done a lot since then. Rachel Levin (she/her) is a writer from Atlanta, Georgia currently living in New York City. 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. And it means that some of us are not going to belong to shuls. The group expanded to as many as seven people and later changed its name to His Orchestra. I cant say its my proudest moment. Even though Ullman spent time in the "Disney Circle of Stars" in the early 2000s, he said he was rarely star-struck. Of course Ive done some Instagram stalking, and Ive noticed you photograph some really beautiful places. 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. It was born out of doing Shabbat dinners at home. With Judaism as a guide, Raviv has dove head-first into the world of activism, whether its fighting for the environment or fighting against racism. Rabbi Adam and Raviv look back at a year filled with inspiring conversation, insight, and wisdom. Z. Dippe, the film starred Ullman as an intelligent teenager, who is trying to save his best friend Samanthas music band. 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. E! He directed a documentary about the Dakota Access Pipeline. E! The Study is produced by Evan Scott Nicholas and Raviv Ullman. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! Fans remember that "Phil of the Future" had a short run, with only two seasons, and ended without resolving the romantic arc on the show. RU:I'm about to be an associate director on another opera coming up soon and I have a short film that is going up to festivals. He starred in the Disney Channel's television series Phil of the Future (2004), as well as The Walt Disney Company's made-for-TV movie Pixel Perfect (2004/I) (TV), ABC Family's Searching for David's Heart (2004), and NBC's Growing Up Brady (2000). It would be fun to study some Torah with Lizzo. And that is seemingly resonating we dip in and out of the number one spot on iTunes, which is wild. But all of these things that weve been fighting for, whether its, Im so grateful for the work that is done by the. Raviv Ullman might have been your middle school crush when he starred in Disneys Phil of the Future. Today, hes probably more akin to your rabbi (not that you cant have a crush on your rabbi). 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Like, Pinchas is a problematic character but hes written as a hero. : What was the best part about working on the show? We have to figure out how to balance ourselves and be able to take a deep breath every once in a while. Hes also leaned into his Jewishness. I didn't know anything about the world beforehand but now I'm totally in love with it. Senator, Nani - Saperstein Management - Raviv's Personal Managers, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, Nadav Ullman : You were also inPixel Perfectand appeared onThat's So Raven. We are to question our place in the universe, and wrestle with what God means, and love our neighbors as we love ourselves. The breadth is a smaller group of people now but, in a way, it's more meaningful. [4] Ullman is an environmentalist and has called himself "a fourth generation activist". His feature films include The Big Bad Swim (2006); The Boys of Sunset Ridge (2001), starring John Heard, the late Pat Morita, and Burt Young; and the independent film Crossfire (1998).Raviv's directorial documentary debut Standing Ground, covering the Standing Rock protests, is in post production now. Sometimes it is marching through the streets, sometimes it is writing an article, sometimes its calling your friends, sometimes its voting. I look back on the shows that I grew up on and I know where I was when I was watching them. : Do you ever go back and watch old episodes? Since then, I hadnt really truly properly studied Torah. With Judaism as a guide, Raviv has dove head-first into the world of activism, whether it's fighting for the environment or fighting against racism. activism, whether its fighting for the environment or fighting against racism. News, Ullman discussed his time on the beloved Disney Channel show that became the "centerpiece" of his career. I was going to public school in Fairfield, Connecticut, and I was doing theater. Sign up for notifications from Insider! Watch Disney Plus Now. They brought together this team of talented artists and wrote an eight-part miniseries that is an opera, but made for television. 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. "Phil of the Future" alum Raviv Ullman, formerly known to fans as Ricky Ullman, is engaged. [18], Ullman lived in Brooklyn, New York until 2020, then he moved to Los Angeles, California.[16][19]. It also means that we dont have to do it the same way that previous generations did. You must credit the Forward, retain our pixel and preserve our canonical link in Google search. But its been in the years since that life-changing role that the 35-year-old, has embraced Judaism in all avenues of self-exploration, purpose and connection to the world around him, . Fortunately, the show was included on Disney+ in November 2019. It was really hard to engage with the world we didnt know what the heck was going on. He is widely known for his portrayal of Phil Diffy from the Disney Channel series 'Phil of the Future.'. In 2002, he played a guest role in an episode of the famous TV series Guiding Light. Today, he's probably more akin to your rabbi (not that . He had a supporting role in The Big Bad Swim and the lead role in the film Driftwood. Ranking Disney Channel's Best and Worst Original Movies. RU: We met, like every good millennial, on an app. Who is the podcasts audience? Id just like to know what that was. 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. Raviv, formerly known as Ricky, first entered our hearts back when he starred on Phil of the Future. Raviv Ullman was born on 24th January 1986 in Eilat, Israel to American parents Laura and Brian Ullman. In 2004, he played the lead role in the TV series Pixel Perfect. So the people who do recognize me, it's because that show is such a huge part of their childhood. Ullman plays drums and glockenspiel in the band, which released its debut album, Field Guide to the Wilds, on 24 February 2009.[10]. As Sophie Ellis-Bextor welcomes fifth son, a look inside her quirky family with Richard Jones, Polyamory, a viral kissing photo, and love without gender: Inside Tana Mongeau and Bella Thornes love story, Do not sell or share my personal information. Whats your favorite Jewish holiday? In 2014, Ullman acted opposite of Holly Hunter and Richard Chamberlain in the first revival of Sticks and Bones. Filming completed in 2007; release postponed. Other productions he worked on include Peter Pan at the Polka Dot Playhouse, The Music Man with the New England Repertory Company, and Just People at the Long Wharf Theatre. And he made me laugh so hard that I was certain I didnt get it because I couldnt keep a straight face. Was Judaism always something you were passionate and vocal about? Well, get ready for a serotonin surge once more, because E! When I left home and lived on my own, I definitely took a step away from Judaism. Ive never known them not to be. To republish, copy the HTML by clicking on the yellow button to the right; it includes our tracking pixel, all paragraph styles and hyperlinks, the author byline and credit to the Forward. They named their group the Weebie Boys. Craig is teaching in Savannah, Georgia, right now and Amy just graduated from law school. Although the premise of the show was quite enjoyable, "Phil of the Future" was on air for only two seasons. Other actors in the series included Aly Michalka, Amy Bruckner, Craig Anton and Lise Simms. RU:If he's still stuck here now in 2022, I would just hope that he's become some kind of climate warrior. [August 2007], Raviv's matrilineal great-great-grandparents, Yussel Joseph Manger and Maly "Minnie" Sandhaus, were also the maternal grandparents of U.S. He played Phil Diffy, a 15-year-old from 2121 who gets trapped in the year 2003 (back then,. It earned nominations for multiple awards such as the Writers Guild of America Award. His first professional stage role as Louis in the national touring company of The King and I (1956). Part of our journey through faith and learning about our connection to God, or something larger than ourselves, is to wrestle with it, not to just accept blindly. Who is someone that you admire? Im a huge fan of Sukkot. I have so many good memories. : We'll just start it to get it going. He directed a documentary about the Dakota Access Pipeline. Its something that I am still learning about. I started doing theater at an acting camp, Polka Dot Playhouse, when I was 8 years old. 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. His acting career began with roles in the series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (1999-), "Law & Order: Criminal Intent . February 7, 2018. Get the drama behind the scenes. If gender is a construct, then I feel empowered to explore what that means for myself. The show was canceled after two seasons. Only time will tell if Ullman, in fact, becomes a genderfluid icon as big as Ezra Miller. He appeared in a string of independent films including The Big Bad Swim and Driftwood (2006), Normal Adolescent Behavior (2007), and Prom Wars (2008). Ullman speaks fluent Hebrew and keeps a kosher kitchen. Rather, it feels like what Ive been taught to do, which Im really grateful for. When we finally speak on Zoom, me in New York City and Raviv in L.A., its a Friday. And engagement takes all different forms, right? Ullman was born in Eilat, Israel, to American Jewish parents Laura Ullman (ne Ehrenkranz), a teacher, and Brian Ullman, a printer. Im so moved and excited by the representation I saw in the film and theater community, as well as the new political generation thats already making waves. We had writers that had written onShrekand producers fromFriendsand to be able to learn and come up with them as mentors was such a privilege. Julia [Pott] is an insanely talented animator. Since its upload to YouTube, it has been viewed over 300,000 times. : You've since moved on to musicand were in a band with Zo Kravitz. Those were the people that we were hanging out with because Disney Channel, at least back then, kept you really busy. He is best known for playing Phil Diffy, the main character in the Disney Channel series Phil of the Future. When I started that project, a director friend said, Oh, youre making a documentary have fun for the next six years! And I said, Ha ha, six years. Anyway, it looks like thats about how long documentaries take to make, so thats still an ongoing project. He was class president while at Fairfield Warde High School. Raviv Ullman: That experience for me was just a total flip of the life that I had been living. RU:I don't think I was looking at it like, "now I am a Disney star and will do Disney movies forever," I just wanted to work. Id never done that as an adult, not since I was at Hillel Hebrew Day School. But its been in the years since that life-changing role that the 35-year-old has embraced Judaism in all avenues of self-exploration, purpose and connection to the world around him. 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. Ricky Ullman isn't ruling out the possibility of returning to his Disney Channel role. My mom is an activist, my grandfather, my great-grandfather I come from a long line of people who fought for unions. The same source compared Ullman to another genderfluid icon, Ezra Miller, pointing out that both of them were shifting away from traditional definitions of gender. E! Being able to have these conversations is a big part of that. | I don't think I knew how to be strategic or what that actually meant in terms of a career. 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. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Do you still get recognized as Phil? 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