Colm Wilkinson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 5, 1944 (age 82)
- Birthplace
- 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
Les Misérables
The Tudors
The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
Les Misérables: 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall
Great Performances
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh
The Meaning of Life
Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream
Behind The Mask: The Making Of Toronto’s ‘Phantom Of The Opera’
Photos
Filmography
Gay Byrne's Late Late Moments
TV · as Self (archive footage) · 1 ep
Les Misérables
Movie · as Bishop
The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
Movie · as The Phantom - Finale
Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream
Movie · as Self
Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
Movie · as Jean Valjean (1985 Cast)
The Meaning of Life
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Tudors
TV · as Lord Darcey, Lord Darcy · 2 eps
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Movie · as Jean Valjean (segment "Les Misérables")
Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh
Movie · as The Phantom of the Opera / Jean Valjean
Les Misérables: 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall
Movie · as Jean Valjean
Behind The Mask: The Making Of Toronto’s ‘Phantom Of The Opera’
Movie · as Self
Great Performances
TV · as Valjean · 1 ep
Eurovision Song Contest
TV · as Self - Ireland Contestant · 1 ep