
Colm Wilkinson
- Date of Birth: 1944-06-05
- Place of Birth: 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 ... 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."

Les Misérables: 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall
Music • 1995 October

The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
Music, Drama, Romance • 2011 September

Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
History, Music • 2010 October

Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Music, Documentary • 2004 October

The Tudors
Drama, Romance • 2007 April

The Tudors
Drama, Romance • 2007 April

Les Misérables
History, Drama • 2012 December

Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh
Documentary, Music • 1998 November

Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream
Documentary • 2010 December

Behind the Mask - The Making of Toronto’s Phantom of the Opera
Documentary • 1989 September