This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity. "Phil of the Future" alum Raviv Ullman, formerly known to fans as Ricky Ullman, is engaged. I mean, I identify as a cisgender, straight man. Nowadays, Raviv Ullman is still involved in the entertainment industry and is expected to appear in the comedy film "Spring Break '83." And that is seemingly resonating we dip in and out of the number one spot on iTunes, which is wild. 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 . I was there for about a month and a half, directing an opera at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. 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. Im a huge fan of Sukkot. So my journey through Judaism has been all over the place since I was a kid. You know, back when our biggest worry was trying to win the "Zack and Cody Danimals Sweepstakes.". 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. This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity. : You do a little bit of everything. Ranking Disney Channel's Best and Worst Original Movies. Even though Ullman spent time in the "Disney Circle of Stars" in the early 2000s, he said he was rarely star-struck. So that's a wild new thing in the past year and a half or so. I love hearing about how thats all connected for you. In the pandemic, we kept it up and that was really helpful. [17] The trailer was released in late September 2020, and the first episode came out on 2 October 2020. RU: Loosely. Heres whats happening in the Torah, and what does that make us think of, and how do we reflect on it? So Im trying to be truthful to that with the show. He graduated from Fairfield Warde High School. Sticks and Bones opened 6 November 2014 and closed 14 December 2014. Im glad to talk about other things. I was going to public school in Fairfield, Connecticut, and I was doing theater. In 1998, he landed his first role in a movie called "Crossfire. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Along with actor Douglas Smith, Ullman formed a band called Goodbye Ian; the bands name was later changed to His Orchestra. Then weve actually uncovered something and can start to unravel it. 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). Artwork by Julia Pott. 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. Raviv Ullman, known as Ricky Ullman at the time "Phil of the Future" aired, was the titular character on the Disney Channel show from 2004 to 2006. Like, Pinchas is a problematic character but hes written as a hero. [laughing] OK, Jesus. : Okay, we've touched upon the past, the present. ", RAVIV ULLMAN'S TIME IN AN OFF-BROADWAY PRODUCTION. The show was canceled after two seasons. Its like being on a roller-coaster ride, you feel it in your toes. Raviv (previously known as Ricky) Ullman starred in "Phil of the Future" from 2004 to 2006. It was a very specific moment, that show was not on for very long, and so it was a very small but mighty audience. : We'll just start it to get it going. Something that Rabbi Adam Greenwald, who is our first co-host [on the podcast], was really adamant about reminding me and our audience was the word Israel, the name Israel, means to wrestle with God. RAVIV ULLMAN'S MUSIC CAREER AND BECOMING A GENDERFLUID ICON. A couple crazy artists just trying to make some cool stuff. 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. E! Ullman was a member of the band Reputante, which released their 2013 debut on Julian Casablancas' record label Cult Records. He has been establishing himself as a genderfluid icon. However, in 2013, the "Phil of the Future" star became the drummer of another group called Reputante. He was born in Israel and moved to the US with his parents shortly after he was born. [1] When Ullman was younger, his father worked as a clown. How has doing the podcast changed your relationship to Judaism? For the pandemic, marking time was and continues to be such a weird thing. RU: We were friends and making those shows at the same time. 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. Ullmans maternal grandfather, Joseph Ehrenkranz, was a charismatic pulpit rabbi in Stamford, C.T. 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!" If a year and a half ago, you even told me that I was directing opera in San Francisco, I would have laughed. Raviv Ullman: That experience for me was just a total flip of the life that I had been living. RU: Oh, yeah, absolutely. He starred in the series alongside the likes of Aly Michalka and Amy Bruckner. 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. On the show, we try to really look at that and tear it apart. That means that your relationship is going to change over time. [16] Production of the film took place throughout 2017. I think the term activist is really interesting, because it sounds radical. RU: We met, like every good millennial, on an app. [1][2] He has a younger sister and younger brother named Tali and Nadav, respectively. ", He went on to star in a few other projects for Disney, including "Pixel Perfect" and "That's So Raven," but seemingly disappeared from Disney very suddenly. I just got back from the desert out in Palm Springs, both acting and directing this wild project for Boston Lyric Opera. The operatic nature of it still blows me away. Art is a part of that. Well start off easy. In 2004, he played the lead role in the TV series Pixel Perfect. "I don't think I was looking at it like, 'now I am a Disney star and will do Disney movies forever,'" but "I never consciously was trying to break out.". 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. I would never! Although the premise of the show was quite enjoyable, "Phil of the Future" was on air for only two seasons. The core of what the Torah teaches is to be an activist, right? 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. While Raviv Ullman might not actually be from the future, hes since been taking an active role in shaping it. OK, last question for real: Is there anything else you wanted to talk about? [12], In 2018, Ullman performed in the Roundabout Theatre Company Underground's much-lauded production of Usual Girls by Ming Peiffer.[13]. Raviv Ullman's acting career took off when he was just 13 years old. 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). 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." He took to the stage in 2012 for an Off-Broadway production of Russian. Ullman's first professional role was as Louis in the national touring company of The King and I along with Jesse McCartney. Ullman played one of the main roles in the TV series Rita Rocks. After being raised in a Jewish home and attending Orthodox day school, Ravivs focus shifted to show business, getting cast as the lead in Phil of the Future when he was 18. Get the drama behind the scenes. The former child actor is also very passionate about music, which is probably why he has been part of a couple of bands throughout his life. Cody Fern, who channelled androgynous chic at the Golden Globes. 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. E! 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., Ed Sheeran reveals pregnant wife had inoperable tumour amid album announcement, Kate Ferdinand shares baby's gender following reveal party that Rio says was 'bedlam', Ulrika Jonsson relates to Andrew Buchan's 'affair' after her own Gladiator 'fling'. 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. And 13 years after the show ended, Raviv totally looks like the future. Ullman also admitted that he didn't know why Disney decided to end the show, especially because it ended on a cliffhanger. 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. I hosted a lot of Shabbat dinners in normal life or BC and we went to Zoom with our Shabbat dinners or gatherings. Ezra Miller, whose fashion choices on The Crimes Of Grindelwald press tour were everything. 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. Yeah, I keep a kosher home. I knew Dylan and Cole [Sprouse] before their show aired. Id never done that as an adult, not since I was at Hillel Hebrew Day School. I have to go have an interview with E! And we find a lot of misogynistic writing in the Torah. Why dont you tell me a little bit about what youve been up to recently? Its one of my favorite things to do, because its like this deep engagement with my family. Directed by Mark A. With Reputante members James Levy and Jimmy Giannopoulos, Ullman helped form the band Lolawolf with actress Zo Kravitz. 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. I think most of our audience knows you from Phil of the Future. But youve done, The latest project that Im really excited to talk about is this podcast that was born out of the pandemic. 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. We have thousands of years of wisdom to build upon; its not like we have to start from scratch. Publicity Listings He is best known for playing Phil Diffy, the main character in the Disney Channel series Phil of the Future. - IMDb Mini Biography By: I'm not going to be the one to turn that down, but I haven't heard any rumblings.". Ullman taught himself how to play the trombone. I don't think I knew how to be strategic or what that actually meant in terms of a career. 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. Who would've thought that Phil of the Future would be our newest "woke bae" internet obsession? Nobody specifically is still a really, really close buddy. : You were in the Disney Circle of Stars with some pretty cool people. Were happy to make this story available to republish for free, unless it originated with JTA, Haaretz or another publication (as indicated on the article) and as long as you follow our guidelines. It also means that we dont have to do it the same way that previous generations did. E! In 2004, Ullman starred as Sam in ABC Family's television film Searching for David's Heart. RU: I'm in Los Angeles and I just returned from San Francisco. Well, it might not have been your proudest moment, but it was the thing I was most delighted to find. While Ullman still acts, hes moved past goofy sci-fi comedies to more serious work, such as a documentary about the Dakota Access Pipeline. What was your bar mitzvah theme? And so I went through every day differently and was exploring new ways to create and to be myself. Ricky Ullman isn't ruling out the possibility of returning to his Disney Channel role. He revealed that he would love to work on a sequel to help save the planet from environmental ruin. It was a quite drastic change, especially considering that his character was a tough guy who sold drugs and got involved in different illegal activities. Do you still keep in touch with your co-stars? His first professional stage role as Louis in the national touring company of The King and I (1956). 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. At the start of episode one, were introduced to Phils parents, who are woken up in the middle of the night by strange sounds coming from downstairs. Last week, our thirsty appreciation post of Raviv Ullman in gender-bending attire went viral as the world collectively remembered that he's kind of a babe (that also wants to tear down the . Leviticus can be a little dry sometimes, but why are these things so deeply specific? E! I cant say its my proudest moment. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Look, I think back in 2004 we were not yet aware the power and audience that a YouTube video could reach. I want to be really thoughtful about what I say here. : You've since moved on to musicand were in a band with Zo Kravitz. What are you up to now? Im not sure how not to engage in activism. Its something that I havent done since I was a kid. His family left for the US when he was one year old. Raviv Ullman might have been your middle school crush when he starred in Disney's "Phil of the Future.". 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. Then I hosted Shabbat Zoom every week in the beginning of the pandemic and so many people showed up. His career skyrocketed, though, in 2004 when he started working in the Disney Channel series "Phil of the Future.". That kind of blew my mind. The good thing is, I was like, "I can't clean the dishes right now. And then it was everyones favorite thing people looked forward to that quiet moment at the end of the week. : Congratulations! His family left for the US when he was one year old. 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? And thats still definitely a big part of my life. Do you have a favorite place youve ever been? Raviv Chanan "Ricky" Ullman (Hebrew: ; born 24 January 1986) is an Israeli-American actor, director, and musician. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Please email us at [emailprotected], subject line republish, with any questions or to let us know what stories youre picking up. RU: Oh, absolutely not. And how did the podcast fit into all of this? 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Phil of the Future turned Raviv Ullman, who then went by Ricky, into a household name overnight. I am very, very excited about exploring that and always have. Those were the people that we were hanging out with because Disney Channel, at least back then, kept you really busy. He has been establishing himself as a genderfluid icon. In some of his pictures, he appears wearing "gender-bending, swoon-worthy looks," according to Paper Magazine. But then you seemed to walk away Disney. He played Phil Diffy, a 15-year-old from 2121 who gets trapped in the year 2003 (back then, it was present for us) after his family's rented time machine breaks down. Julia [Pott] is an insanely talented animator. But Evan and I are in deep conversation around the text, and thats our own chevruta. But his rise to Disney fame simply felt like another audition at the time . 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." But if you know me well you know that I love to wear a gorgeous ladies coat. It would be fun to study some Torah with Lizzo. Those were the people that we were hanging out with. 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. 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. He returned to his love of theater and starred in some off-Broadway and regional theater productions. Since then he's acted in other series and films, but took some time to reflect on his Disney days. 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