Colm Wilkinson

82, from Drimnagh, Ireland

Artwork for Les MisérablesImage of 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."

Timeline

2012Aged 68

  • Poster for Les Misérables

    Bishop

2011Aged 67

  • Poster for The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall

    The Phantom - Finale

2010Aged 66

  • Poster for Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert

    Jean Valjean (1985 Cast)

  • Poster for Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream

    Self

2004Aged 60

  • Poster for Broadway's Lost Treasures II

    Jean Valjean (segment "Les Misérables")

1998Aged 54

  • Poster for Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh

    The Phantom of the Opera / Jean Valjean

1995Aged 51

  • Poster for Les Misérables: 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall

    Jean Valjean

1989Aged 45

  • Poster for Behind The Mask: The Making Of Toronto’s ‘Phantom Of The Opera’

    Self