Raviv Ullman was born in Israel to American parents, Laura Ehrenkranz, a dedicated teacher, and Brian Ullman, a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a profound impact on the mental health community. His family is deeply rooted in Jewish heritage, with his maternal grandfather, Joseph Ehrenkranz, serving as an Orthodox rabbi, a position of great spiritual leadership and responsibility.
Raviv's early beginnings in the performing arts began with his first professional stage role as Louis in the national touring company of the classic musical, The King and I, which premiered in 1956. Since then, he has worked with some of New York's most prestigious theater companies, including Roundabout, Atlantic, Second Stage, and The New Group, showcasing his versatility in both musical and dramatic roles.
Throughout his career, Raviv has had the opportunity to work in various regional theater productions, including the critically acclaimed "Dead End" at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles, California. His remarkable performance as Stanley in "A Rosen by Any Other Name" earned him a 1998-1999 Best Actor award nomination from the Connecticut Critics Circle Awards.
Raviv's television credits include starring roles in the Disney Channel's popular series Phil of the Future (2004) and the Walt Disney Company's made-for-TV movie Pixel Perfect (2004/I),as well as appearances on ABC Family's Searching for David's Heart (2004) and NBC's Growing Up Brady (2000). He has also made guest appearances on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) and That's So Raven (2003).
In addition to his television and stage work, Raviv has appeared in several feature films, including The Big Bad Swim (2006),The Boys of Sunset Ridge (2001),and the independent film Crossfire (1998). His directorial documentary debut, Standing Ground, which chronicles the Standing Rock protests, is currently in post-production.
Raviv is the older sibling of two younger siblings, Ortal and Nadav.
