Colm Wilkinson est un Acteur Irlandais né le 5 juin 1944 à Dublin (Irlande)
Colm Wilkinson
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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. Biographie
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"
Le plus souvent avec