After playing in several Irish bands which included The Action, (not to be confused with an English band of the same name), in 1972 Wilkinson was cast as Judas Iscariot in the Dublin production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar; a role he went on to reprise in London and on the British national tour. [22][23] Other Founding Artists include Susan Gilmour, Louise Pitre, Ma-Anne Dionisio, Tamara Bernier Evans and Adam Brazier.

His previous album was released in 2002, titled "Some of My Best Friends Are Songs". His sister, Rebecca, is an actress. The shows music and lyrics were written by Derry based composer, Tommy "TC" Doherty with the single 'Child of Destiny' being released at the time and now available on iTunes.In 1985, he collaborated with Andrew Lloyd Webber once again, originating the role of the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera at the Sydmonton festival.The London production of Les Misérables opened in October 1985, and transferred to Broadway in March 1987. According to a Rolling Stone Magazine’s readers’ poll, Wilkinson is one of the five greatest singers of all time.

Profession: Actor Known For: Les Misérables: The Dream Cast in Concert Salary: Under Review Net Worth: USD $5 Million Approx Family & Relatives. Other Founding Artists include Susan Gilmour, Louise Pitre, Ma-Anne Dionisio, Tamara Bernier Evans and Adam Brazier.He performed his concert "Broadway And Beyond" at the Toronto Centre for the Arts in August 2011 for two nights for Dancap Productions.Wilkinson will appear as Bishop Myriel in the upcoming film production of Les Misérables to be released in December 2012.

He was also part of the original ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ concept album. BIOGRAPHY . Wilkinson worked with Andrew Lloyd Webber in Sydmonton workshop’s production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’. He played Lord Darcey in three episodes of the BBC Two and Showtime series ‘The Tudors’ between 2009 and 2010.

Originally, the American Actors' Equity Association refused to allow Wilkinson to play the part of Valjean in New York, due to their policy of hiring only American actors. A year later, on 1 and 2 October 2011, he appeared – alongside a number of former Phantoms – at the 25th Anniversary Celebration of The Phantom of the Opera, at The Royal Albert Hall.[2].

Senator Ted Kennedy's birthday celebration at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on 8 March 2009.
In 1975, he made his screen debut in the telefilm ‘Demolition Man’.

Later, he portrayed the same character in a London production and on the British national tour. Colm Wilkinson, Other Works [25], 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. In 1977, Wilkinson put out his debut self-titled album in Ireland, where people referred to him as C. T. Wilkinson. Publicity Listings In 1976, Wilkinson sang the part of Che on the album for the musical Evita. He has lived in Toronto ever since.

[14] From June, 2002 to July, 2002 he again reprised the role in Shanghai at the Shanghai Grand Theatre. He recalls a home that resonated with singing, poetry, and musical instruments. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. They have four children together: Aaron, Judith, Sarah, and Simon. |  In 1989, Wilkinson relocated his family to Toronto, Canada, when he was offered the title role in the original Toronto production of The Phantom of the Opera playing at the Pantages Theatre (now Ed Mirvish Theatre) which he starred in for four and a half years giving almost 1700 performances. Wilkinson has been a Canadian citizen since the early 2000s. Wilkinson was cast as the Bishop of Digne in the 2012 cinematic adaptation of ‘Les Misérables’. The rendition is powerful and emotive. [1], 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. The album charted in the Irish Charts for eight weeks at Number 1.

Tenor and actor who originated the role of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables on the West End and on Broadway, as well as the titular character in The Phantom of the Opera. In 2011, he appeared in Theatre 20's Concert Series at the Panasonic Theatre.

[5] Instead of auditioning for the role when the production was launched in London, Wilkinson launched a solo career as a singer-songwriter. Of their children, Judith is now a curator, Simon and Sarah are graphic designers and Aaron is a singer/songwriter.

He was part of the cast of the musical ‘Voices’.

A native of Drimnagh, Wilkinson grew up in a musical family. [10][11], In 1989, Wilkinson relocated his family to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, when he was offered the title role in the original Toronto production of The Phantom of the Opera playing at the Pantages Theatre (now Ed Mirvish Theatre). [24] He reprised this role in a performance of the musical in Toronto in January 2014.

After playing in several Irish bands (which included The Action), in 1972 Wilkinson was cast as Judas Iscariot in the Dublin production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar; a role he went on to reprise in London and on the British national tour.In 1976, Wilkinson sang the part of Ché Guevara on the concept album for the musical Evita.