Colm Wilkinson

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
Wilkinson performing in 2007 in Ontario, Canada
Background information
Also known asC. T. Wilkinson
Born (1944-06-05) 5 June 1944
Drimnagh, Ireland
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active1972–present
Websitecolmwilkinson.com

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 Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Concert 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."

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