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Colm Wilkinson is a Actor Irlandais born on 5 june 1944 at Dublin (Irlande)

Colm Wilkinson

Colm Wilkinson
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Nationality Irlande
Birth 5 june 1944 (79 years) at Dublin (Irlande)

Colm Wilkinson (born 5 June 1944), also known as C. T. Wilkinson, is an Irish tenor, 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.

Biography

In 1970, Colm married Deirdre, whom he describes as a source of constant and essential support over the past four decades. They started their life as a married couple in Bray in 1970, and went on to have four children – Aaron, Judith, Sarah, and Simon. They have a home in Wicklow, yet now live mainly in Canada. The family moved to Toronto in 1989 when Colm began a four-and-a-half-year run at the Pantages Theatre (Toronto) as the title character of The Phantom of the Opera, originating the role in Canada. Of their children, Judith is now a curator, Simon and Sarah are graphic designers and Aaron is a singer/songwriter. Early in his music career, Wilkinson insisted that his wife and children accompany him on tour to avoid familial separation.

Wilkinson was voted one of the five greatest singers ever in a Rolling Stone Magazine readers' poll and is noted for maintaining a powerful singing voice into his late 60s. He has attributed his longevity to avoiding coffee, alcohol, cigarettes, and dairy products, as well as ensuring proper sleep, diet, and exercise. He is also noted as being rather soft-spoken in order to refrain from overworking his voice.


Filmography




Year

Title

Role

Notes


1985

Lyrics by Tim Rice

Che

Segment "High Flying, Adored"


1995

Les Misérables: The Dream Cast in Concert

Jean Valjean



2009–2010

The Tudors

Thomas Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy de Darcy

3 episodes



2010

Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary Concert

Jean Valjean

Finale – Special Guest



2011

The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall

The Phantom

Finale – Special Guest



2012

Les Misérables

Bishop of Digne

National Board of Review Award for Best Cast
Satellite Award for Best Cast – Motion Picture
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble
Nominated—Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Acting Ensemble
Nominated—Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast
Nominated—San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Performance by an Ensemble
Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture


References


External links
ColmWilkinson.com
Colm Wilkinson at the Internet Movie Database
Colm Wilkinson at the Internet Broadway Database
LesMis.com
Theatre 20 Official Site



Awards and achievements



Preceded by
The Swarbriggs Plus Two
with "It's Nice to Be in Love Again"

Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest
1978

Succeeded by
Cathal Dunne
with "Happy Man"

Usually with

Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Colm Wilkinson (3 films)

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Actor

Les Misérables, 2h39
Directed by Tom Hooper
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Musical theatre, Historical, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Théâtre, Musical films, Films based on plays, Films based on musicals
Actors Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Helena Bonham Carter
Roles Bishop
Rating74% 3.74853.74853.74853.74853.7485
In 1815, convict Jean Valjean is released on parole by prison guard Javert after serving a nineteen-year sentence for stealing a loaf of bread and numerous escape attempts. Valjean is refused employment due to his paroled status. He is offered food and shelter by the Bishop of Digne, but Valjean steals his silver during the night. When he is captured by the constables, the Bishop tells them that the silver was given as a gift, securing Valjean's release. The Bishop urges Valjean to do something worthwhile with his life. Moved by the Bishop's grace, Valjean breaks his parole and vows to start a new life under a new identity.
The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall, 2h40
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Horror, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films, Films based on plays, Films based on musicals
Actors Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess, Hadley Fraser, Wynne Evans, Earl Carpenter, Garðar Thór Cortes
Roles Himself
Rating87% 4.3949154.3949154.3949154.3949154.394915
Prologue At the fictional Opera Populaire (based on the Paris Opéra House) in 1905, an auction of old theatre props is underway. Lot 665, purchased by the elderly Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny, is a music box in the shape of a monkey; it is familiar to him, and he speaks of a mysterious "she" - that the details of the strange little music box appear "exactly as she said." Lot 666 is a shattered chandelier that is claimed by the auctioneer to have been related to "the strange affair of the Phantom of the Opera, a mystery never fully explained," having appeared in some great disaster in years past. As the chandelier - which has been replaced, in part, with new electric wiring - is uncovered, it illuminates as the years roll back and the Opéra returns to its 1880s' grandeur ("Overture").