About

Known credits:
8
Birthday:
1944-06-05
Place of birth:
Drimnagh, Ireland
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Colm Wilkinson

Overview

Colm Wilkinson is an Irish-Canadian tenor and actor, best known for originating the role of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables (in the West End and Broadway) and for taking the title role in The Phantom of the Opera at the Sydmonton Festival and in the original Canadian production.

Due to his association with these musicals, he reprised the role of Jean Valjean during the Les Misérables 10th Anniversary Concert (at The Royal Albert Hall), as well as appearing as a special guest at the 25th Anniversary Celebrations of Les Misérables (at the O2 arena) and The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall.

His versions of both "The Music of the Night" from Phantom and "Bring Him Home" from Les Misérables are acclaimed throughout the world; fans "insist he perform them...at all his concerts."

Known for

Acting
2012 Les Misérables Actor Bishop 72
Good
2011 The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall Actor Himself 65
Fair
2010 Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream Actor Self N/A
N/A
2010 Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert Actor Jean Valjean (1985 Cast) 62
Fair
2007 The Tudors Actor Lord Darcy 77
Good
2004 Broadway's Lost Treasures II Actor Jean Valjean (segment "Les Misérables") 59
Average
1998 Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh Actor The Phantom of the Opera / Jean Valjean 58
Average
1995 Les Misérables: 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall Actor Valjean 59
Average