Quick Facts
Born:
1944-06-05
Birthplace:
Drimnagh, Ireland
Credits:
12 Total Roles
Colm Wilkinson
Acting
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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."
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
Les Misérables
Bishop
The Tudors
Lord Darcey
The Tudors
Lord Darcy
The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
Himself
Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
Jean Valjean (1985 Cast)
Eurovision Song Contest
Self - Contestant
Les Misérables: 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall
Valjean
Great Performances
Valjean
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Les Misérables MOVIE | Bishop |
| 2011 | The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall MOVIE | Himself |
| 2010 | Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream MOVIE | Self |
| 2010 | Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert MOVIE | Jean Valjean (1985 Cast) |
| 2007 | The Tudors TV | Lord Darcey |
| 2007 | The Tudors TV | Lord Darcy |
| 2004 | Broadway's Lost Treasures II MOVIE | Jean Valjean (segment "Les Misérables") |
| 1998 | Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh MOVIE | The Phantom of the Opera / Jean Valjean |
| 1995 | Les Misérables: 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall MOVIE | Valjean |
| 1989 | Behind The Mask: The Making Of Toronto’s ‘Phantom Of The Opera’ MOVIE | Self |