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Colm Wilkinson (born 5 June 1944), also known as C. T. Wilkinson, is an Irish singer and actor who is best known for originating the lead role of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables (in the West End and Broadway) and for creating the title role in The Phantom of the Opera (1985) preview at the Sydmonton Festival and the original Canadian production.
Colm Wilkinson is an Irish-born performer who has appeared in various musicals, such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables. He has also released solo albums, performed in concerts and TV shows, and won several awards for his work.
- January 1, 1
- 1.73 m
- Dublin, Ireland
- Actor, Music Department, Soundtrack
- Concerts are his thing. "The one thing that concerts have done for me is given me the opportunity to get back to sort of do songs that I want to do. It's about enjoying yourself.
- Different stories percolate in his mind when he sings "Bring Him Home." "We lost Michael Burgess — he did Valjean here in the Canadian version — about six months ago.
- The Les Misérables 30th-anniversary Gala Performance wins for most special reunion. "I was talking to Cameron [Mackintosh], and I was saying how special that night was — the 30th.
- He wants to come back to Les Miz on Broadway. "I came in to play the Bishop for one night [in Toronto]. Cameron Mackintosh asked me to do this, where I played the Bishop for charity and donated to [the] charity of my choice.
Colm Wilkinson is an Irish singer and actor who starred in musicals such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables. He also performed in concerts, TV shows and albums, and won several awards for his roles.
- June 5, 1944
Having tested the waters of stage musicals, cabaret, records, radio, and television, Colm Wilkinson spread his talents as singer and composer to viewers in over twenty countries worldwide when...
Apr 4, 2013 · Opening up about his work in the original Royal Shakespeare Company production of LES MISERABLES and his collaboration with the creative team and cast of actors as well as his association with...
