Colm Wilkinson
Known for ActingBorn 1944-06-05Drimnagh, Ireland
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.
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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
2012 · as Bishop
The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
2011 · as The Phantom - Finale
Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
2010 · as Jean Valjean (1985 Cast)
Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh
1998 · as The Phantom of the Opera / Jean Valjean
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004 · as Jean Valjean (segment "Les Misérables")
Les Misérables: 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall
1995 · as Jean Valjean
Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream
2010 · as Self
Behind The Mask: The Making Of Toronto’s ‘Phantom Of The Opera’
1989 · as Self