Colm Wilkinson (born 5 June 1944), also known as C. T. Wilkinson, is an Irish-Canadian 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."
Aaron Wilkinson, Sarah Wilkinson, Judith Wilkinson, Simon Wilkinson
Awards
Satellite Award for Best Ensemble – Motion Picture, Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, Visiting Production, Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Debut Performance
Nominations
Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Musical, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, Juno Award for Album of the Year
Movies
Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall, Les Misérables: The Dream Cast in Concert
Star Sign
Gemini
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Trademark
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Remarkable vocal range and ability to hold notes for several bars (in particular those in falsetto)
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Reknown for his soft-spoken nature
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Quote
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[on Ramin Karimloo] I've known him for a couple of years now and I know that he is not only an amazing singer, a great performer. He is a good person! And he's also going to be a superstar. Believe me. He's gonna be a superstar. When he gets to Broadway. He already is. Yeah, I know. But much bigger. Much bigger, much bigger.
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[about his portrayal of Jean Valjean] I didn't do what was written, and nobody knew, because I was the first.
He is a Founding Artist of Theatre 20, a musical theatre company in Toronto, Canada formed by performing artists in 2009. Other Founding Artists include Susan Gilmour, Louise Pitre, Ma-Anne Dionisio, Tamara Bernier Evans and Adam Brazier.
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Was the original Phantom for the 1989-1999 Toronto production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera at the Pantages Theatre. He starred opposite Rebecca Caine as Christine Daae and Byron Nease as Raoul, Vicomte De Chagny.
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Was nominated for Broadway's 1987 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for portraying Jean Valjean in "Les Misérables."
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Children; Aaron, Judith, Simon, Sarah
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Les Misérables
2012
Bishop
The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
2011
The Phantom - Finale
The Tudors
2009-2010
TV Series
Lord Darcey
Let's Face the Music
1989
TV Series
On-screen Participant
Lyrics by Tim Rice
1985
Video
Che (segment "High Flying, Adored")
The Rock Nativity
1980
TV Movie
King Herod
Demolition Man
1975
TV Movie
Drunk
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Murphy's America
1978
TV Mini-Series documentary composer - 5 episodes
The Ritz
1976
singer: songs - as C.T. Wilkinson
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Les Misérables
2012
performer: "On Parole", "Valjean Arrested, Valjean Forgiven", "Epilogue", "The Bishop"
Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary
2010
TV Movie performer: "Bring Him Home Valjean Quartet", "One Day More Encore" uncredited
Great Performances
1995-2004
TV Series performer - 2 episodes
The 41st Annual Tony Awards
1987
TV Special performer: "One Day More!", "Falling in Love with Love"
The Eurovision Song Contest
1978
TV Special performer: "Born to Sing" / writer: "Born to Sing"
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Tubridy Tonight
2006
TV Series
Himself
The Late Late Show
2003
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Great Performances
1995-2003
TV Series
Himself / Valjean
Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh
1998
TV Special documentary
The Phantom of the Opera
Jean Valjean
Kennedy Center's 25th Anniversary
1996
TV Special
Himself
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1987
TV Movie
Himself
The 41st Annual Tony Awards
1987
TV Special
Himself - Nominee: Best Leading Actor in a Musical
Working in the Theatre
1987
TV Series documentary
Himself
3-2-1
1986
TV Series
Himself - Guest Star
The Eurovision Song Contest
1978
TV Special
Himself - Irish Entry: 5th Place (as C.T. Wilkinson)
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Best of the Royal Variety
2006
TV Series
Himself
Great Performances
2004
TV Series
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2012
ACCA
Awards Circuit Community Awards
Best Cast Ensemble
Les Misérables (2012)
2012
NBR Award
National Board of Review, USA
Best Acting by an Ensemble
Les Misérables (2012)
2012
Special Achievement Award
Satellite Awards
Best Ensemble, Motion Picture
Les Misérables (2012)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2013
COFCA Award
Central Ohio Film Critics Association
Best Ensemble
Les Misérables (2012)
2013
Grace Award
MovieGuide Awards
Most Inspiring Performance in Movies
Les Misérables (2012)
2013
Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Les Misérables (2012)
2012
PFCS Award
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
Best Ensemble Acting
Les Misérables (2012)
Known for movies
Les Misérables (2012) as Bishop
The Rock Nativity (1980) as King Herod
The 41st Annual Tony Awards (1987) as Himself - Nominee: Best Leading Actor in a Musical
$5 Million
