Actor

Colm Wilkinson

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Movies: 8Series: 3

TMDB ID: 117313

IMDb ID: nm0929356

Known for: Acting

Born: June 5, 1944

Age: 81

Place of birth: Drimnagh, Ireland

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1956 - 2012

Years active: 57

Average TMDB rating: 7.63

Wikidata: Q1110119

Also known as

C. T. Wilkinson

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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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