Yeah, I keep a kosher home. 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. I do believe that gender is a construct. His latest acting job was playing the role of Kip on the Lifetime sitcom Rita Rocks. 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. She's just been killing it and I'm so proud to know her. Heres whats happening in the Torah, and what does that make us think of, and how do we reflect on it? It's wild to look back on. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use. Like, Pinchas is a problematic character but hes written as a hero. He directed a documentary about the Dakota Access Pipeline. 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. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Do you still keep in touch with your co-stars? How do you approach all of the boring parts of Torah? Ullman, along with Rabbi Adam Greenwald, hosts The Study, a podcast focused on exploring, questioning, and applying the Torah. For the pandemic, marking time was and continues to be such a weird thing. 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? He directed a documentary about the Dakota Access Pipeline. 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. 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. They named their group the Weebie Boys. Nani - Saperstein Management - Raviv's Personal Managers, Other Works 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. With Reputante members James Levy and Jimmy Giannopoulos, Ullman helped form the band Lolawolf with actress Zo Kravitz. But his rise to Disney fame simply felt like another audition at the time . 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. 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? Raviv (previously known as Ricky) Ullman starred in "Phil of the Future" from 2004 to 2006. And I do have interest in exploring what that means for myself. Leviticus can be a little dry sometimes, but why are these things so deeply specific? I was doing dvar Torahs for my friends; Torah portions gave us a window through which we could start a conversation. Jeremy Clarkson shuts down claim hes been sacked from Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? The breadth is a smaller group of people now but, in a way, it's more meaningful. I wear pants and a shirt most days because thats what society has told me to do. Case in point, Raviv Ullman. Lived in Los Angeles, California, with an Australian musical duo called the Veronicas. RU: About a year ago, I worked as a director and an actor in an operatic web series. People are starving for this ritual! He learned to play the trombone as well. Ullman knows it's our job to build a better world and that includes redefining what Judaism can mean. News, Ullman discussed his time on the beloved Disney Channel show that became the "centerpiece" of his career. As a cisgender straight white male I just want to acknowledge what a privilege it is to have these photos celebrated, while at the same time people in the trans and queer communities have been and continue to be persecuted worldwide just for living as their authentic selves. Its one of my favorite things to do, because its like this deep engagement with my family. During this period, Ullman appeared in other Disney Channel programming, such as a guest role on That's So Raven, and was an identified member of the Disney Channel Circle of Stars, appearing with other members of the Circle in the music video for "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes," where he sang as well as played the drums. Thats a form of taking stock of everything. I just got back from the desert out in Palm Springs, both acting and directing this wild project for Boston Lyric Opera. Why dont you tell me a little bit about what youve been up to recently? Les Mis. I grew up and Les Mis was my absolute favorite musical in the world. Who would've thought that Phil of the Future would be our newest "woke bae" internet obsession? At this point, I'm still a little too close to it. Raviv known as Ricky at the time looks just how I remembered: boyish, expressive, and entirely believable as a teen stranded in the 21st century with his family after a time machine breakdown. Raviv Chanan "Ricky" Ullman (Hebrew: ; born 24 January 1986) is an Israeli-American actor, director, and musician. They brought together this team of talented artists and wrote an eight-part miniseries that is an opera, but made for television. I don't think I knew how to be strategic or what that actually meant in terms of a career.". Ive since been roped into this opera world. ", "As a part of an exploration that is so personal but shared so publicly, its important to recognize all of those who have sacrificed so much so that I could feel comfortable wearing what I want.". Well start off easy. Id love to study Torah with Obama, or to talk to [Secretary of the Interior] Deb Haaland about her spiritual journey and the importance of land and our relationship to it. : Do you remember the first time you were recognized by fans? After "Phil of the Future" was canceled in 2006, Ullman kept landing roles in many other projects, including "Rita Rocks" and, most recently, "Strangers. He may be Phil of the Future, but we're here to provide you with a blast from the past. [takes a very deep breath] Wow. [14] He has worked as a touring musician, notably with Soko on her 2012 tour. I saw her on SNL and I immediately texted her. I have to go have an interview with E! Get the drama behind the scenes. Thats something I wanted to own. 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. I hosted a lot of Shabbat dinners in normal life or BC and we went to Zoom with our Shabbat dinners or gatherings. After completing Rita Rocks in 2009, Ullman had some small roles in short films, television, and film but began to focus his career on theater acting, starring in Off-Broadway and regional theater productions. RU: You shot your show during the week. 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. I dont think Ive ever shied away from the fact that Im Jewish. And we find a lot of misogynistic writing in the Torah. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. E! I believe that we can explore all of those things while being respectful of the fact that I take a few pictures in a dress and get written about how Im a gender fluid heartthrob, and yet, there are people that are murdered for doing the same or are bullied to the point of committing suicide. It was a very specific moment, that show was not on for very long, and so it was a very small but mighty audience. They released their debut album Field Guide to the Wildsin February 2009. Hes leant his drum and guitar talents to several bands, even helping form the band Lolawolf with actress. So Kaitlyn and I decided to explore what that was for me and turn it into art. 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. In the pandemic, we kept it up and that was really helpful. 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. 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. Sarah Steele and her boyfriend, Raviv Ullman, recently made a pact: They were going to expand their horizons. Phil of the Future turned Raviv Ullman, who then went by Ricky, into a household name overnight. We are to question our place in the universe, and wrestle with what God means, and love our neighbors as we love ourselves. My mom is an activist, my grandfather, my great-grandfather I come from a long line of people who fought for unions. Born in Israel in 1986, Ravivs family relocated to Connecticut when he was just a toddler. He went to Hillel Academy and is a graduate of Fairfield Warde High School. Both the films were released in 2006. Through the Cult Records YouTube channel, they released a few songs and music videos. Hes surrounded by the aroma of fresh challah baking for, With Judaism as a guide, Raviv has dove head-first into the world of. 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. Our conversation, edited lightly for clarity and rather heavily for length, is below. All right, lets close this out with some rapid fire questions. 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. 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. 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. How did you meet? But Ullman takes a different approach to the text, looping in activism, environmental themes and even the history of smells. Oh, or when I was a touring musician, I did a tour with Lizzo, very early on in her career. He also appeared in several plays including Dead End (2005) and Russian Transport (2012). So its a little bit of an oldie but definitely for me a goodie. RU:Looking back now, I wish I'd been a little more strategic. Photo by Getty Images. Official Sites. : We'll just start it to get it going. We have a new Judaism. Most recently, he started a podcast called The Study, where he and his guests study, question, and apply the weekly Torah portion to better understand our world.. E! We sat down with the newly engaged 36-year-oldto answer all of the burning questionswe'vehad since the show said its final goodbye. Since then he's acted in other series and films, but took some time to reflect on his Disney days.. February 7, 2018. : Were you strategic about your career path and choosing what you were doing next? Ullman speaks fluent Hebrew and keeps a kosher kitchen. We have to figure out how to balance ourselves and be able to take a deep breath every once in a while. I often forget that Im in interview mode and Im just having a good time talking, he said. But on the weekends, often you would shoot something like Circle of Stars, you'd go to an event at Disneyland, or you'd shoot a Disney Stars Are Just Like You or a PSA about exercise. E! I have to admit that I grew up without cable and I have never seen 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. One last question, and its something I want to touch on *just* to torture you a little bit: The Weebee Boys. Browse 124 raviv ullman stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. 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. Im glad to talk about other things. The following film posters feature his real name: The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, "Fairfield youth is 'Phil of the Future' on Disney Channel", "Fairfield Actor in Disney Channel Program This June", "Jewish Geography: The Celebrity Edition", "BWW TV: STICKS AND BONES' Richard Chamberlain, Holly Hunter, Bill Pullman & More Meet the Press! When we spoke, Ullman was warm and chatty, often going off into long, philosophizing spiels as he considered Judaism, art and his relationship to Torah as well as comparing notes with me on biking around the city from his former days living in Brooklyn. [6] Lieberman's mother and Ullman's matrilineal great-grandmother were sisters. Im a huge fan of Sukkot. Early life [ edit] Raviv Ullman Thanks LGBTQ Community for Paving the Gender-Bent Path, "Its important to recognize all of those who have sacrificed so much so that I could feel comfortable wearing what I want.". 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. He is also quite active on Instagram, posting very artistic photos taken in different parts of the US and the world. It seems to detract a little bit from the point of the day? Oh my God, thats so hard. How did you two meet? [11], Ullman starred in the 2017 benefit play Right Before I Go at The Town Hall. Adventures abound. As long as it brings you joy. Star in Second Stage Theatre's THE BAD GUYS, Opening Tonight, 6/4", "Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Atlantic Theater's LONELINESS OF THE LONG DISTANCE RUNNER", "BWW Reviews: DEATHTRAP With Marsha Mason at Bucks County Playhouse", "BWW Reviews: BAD JEWS a Riotous Dramedy at the Geffen", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Raviv_Ullman&oldid=1129637490, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2010, Internet Broadway Database person ID same as Wikidata, Internet Off-Broadway Database person ID same as Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. He took to the stage in 2012 for an Off-Broadway production of Russian. E! I get really frustrated in the arts when people try to make something for everyone. Raviv Chanan Ullman (1986-01-24) 24 January 1986(age 37) Eilat, Israel Nationality Israeli-American Occupation(s) Actor, musician, director Years active 1997-present Raviv Chanan "Ricky" Ullman(Hebrew: ; born 24 January 1986) is an Israeli-Americanactor, director, and musician. Directed by Mark A. It does not include images; to avoid copyright violations, you must add them manually, following our guidelines. Raviv Ullman was the star of the Disney Channel series "Phil of the Future," in which he played a teen from 2121 stuck in the early aughts due to a malfunctioning time machine, but his future. And then it was everyones favorite thing people looked forward to that quiet moment at the end of the week. I cant say its my proudest moment. 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? Ullman developed an intense interest in acting after he portrayed Peter Pan in a summer camp stage production. We had such a good time. He has been in numerous stage and screen productions, and was nominated Best Actor by the 1999 Connecticut Critics Circle. It earned nominations for multiple awards such as the Writers Guild of America Award. Currently, hes directing a first-of-its-kind opera miniseries. And Raviv seemed taken aback by the reaction. Look, I think back in 2004 we were not yet aware the power and audience that a YouTube video could reach. And its definitely my favorite city in this country. Do you have a favorite place youve ever been? Raviv Ullman was born in Israel to American parents, Laura Ehrenkranz, a teacher, and Brian Ullman, a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Copyright 2023 The Forward Association, Inc. All rights reserved. Thats not right. So that's a wild new thing in the past year and a half or so. 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