
Colm Wilkinson
Born
June 5, 1944 (81 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Drimnagh, 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.
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
Bishop
2012

The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
Himself
2011

Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream
Self
2010

Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
Jean Valjean (1985 Cast)
2010

The Tudors
Lord Darcey · (2 episodes)
2007

The Tudors
Lord Darcy · (10 episodes)
2007

Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Jean Valjean (segment "Les Misérables")
2004

Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh
The Phantom of the Opera / Jean Valjean
1998

Les Misérables: 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall
Valjean
1995

Behind the Mask - The Making of Toronto’s Phantom of the Opera
Self
1989