Actor
Colm Wilkinson
Born June 5, 1944 in Drimnagh, Ireland
4 films
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.
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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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First watchLes Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert20108.3as Jean Valjean (1985 Cast)A leading role.This concert, recorded to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the landmark musical Les Miserables, gathers the casts of the show's 2010 original production at the Queen's Theatre, the 1985…View filmEssential films
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Filmography
4 films as actor- 2012Les MisérablesBishop
- 2011The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert HallThe Phantom - Finale
- 2010Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in ConcertJean Valjean (1985 Cast)
- 1995Les Misérables: 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert HallJean Valjean