
Person
Colm Wilkinson
Acting · Born 1944-06-05 · 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."
Known for

Great Performances
Valjean

The Tudors
Lord Darcey

Eurovision Song Contest
Self - Contestant

Les Misérables
Bishop

The Meaning of Life
Self

The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
The Phantom - Finale
Gay Byrne's Late Late Moments
Self

Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
Jean Valjean (1985 Cast)

Behind The Mask: The Making Of Toronto’s ‘Phantom Of The Opera’
Self

Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh
The Phantom of the Opera / Jean Valjean
Filmography
- 2020Gay Byrne's Late Late MomentsSelf
- 2012Les MisérablesBishop
- 2011The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert HallThe Phantom - Finale
- 2010Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the DreamSelf
- 2010Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in ConcertJean Valjean (1985 Cast)
- 2009The Meaning of LifeSelf
- 2007The TudorsLord Darcey
- 2004Broadway's Lost Treasures IIJean Valjean (segment "Les Misérables")
- 1998Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron MackintoshThe Phantom of the Opera / Jean Valjean
- 1995Les Misérables: 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert HallJean Valjean
- 1989Behind The Mask: The Making Of Toronto’s ‘Phantom Of The Opera’Self
- 1971Great PerformancesValjean
- 1956Eurovision Song ContestSelf - Contestant
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