Colm Wilkinson

Colm Wilkinson

Born 1944-06-05 (age 82) Drimnagh, Ireland
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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."

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Known For

Les Misérables
Les Misérables

2012

as Bishop

The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert

2010

as Jean Valjean (1985 Cast)

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

1998

as The Phantom of the Opera / Jean Valjean

Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Broadway's Lost Treasures II

2004

as Jean Valjean (segment "Les Misérables")