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Colm Wilkinson
Colm Wilkinson

Colm Wilkinson

ActingBorn June 5, 1944 (age 82)Drimnagh, Ireland

Biography

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."

Filmography

2012Movie
2010Movie
2009TV
2007
The Tudors

as Lord Darcey

TV
2007
The Tudors

as Lord Darcy

TV
2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures II

as Jean Valjean (segment "Les Misérables")

Movie
1998
Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh

as The Phantom of the Opera / Jean Valjean

Movie
1971TV
1956
Eurovision Song Contest

as Self - Contestant

TV

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayJune 5, 1944
Place of BirthDrimnagh, Ireland
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