Known For
Acting
Born
Jun 05, 1944
Place of Birth
Drimnagh, Ireland
Credits
13 titles
Colm Wilkinson
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
Filmography
Gay Byrne's Late Late Moments
Self (archive footage)
Les Misérables
Bishop
The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
The Phantom - Finale
Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream
Self
Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
Jean Valjean (1985 Cast)
The Meaning of Life
Self
The Tudors
Lord Darcey
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Jean Valjean (segment "Les Misérables")
Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh
The Phantom of the Opera / Jean Valjean
Les Misérables: 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall
Jean Valjean
Behind The Mask: The Making Of Toronto’s ‘Phantom Of The Opera’
Self
Great Performances
Valjean
Eurovision Song Contest
Self - Contestant