Colm Wilkinson, also known as C. T. Wilkinson, is an Irish singer and actor who is best known for originating the lead role of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and for creating the title role in The Phantom of the Opera (1985) preview at the Sydmonton Festival and the original Canadian production.
Wilkinson performing in 2007 in Ontario, Canada
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| name = Jean Valjean
| series = Les Misérables
| image = Monsieur Madeleine par Gustave Brion.jpg
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| caption = Jean Valjean disguised as Monsieur Madeleine. Illustration by Gustave Brion.
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| creator = Victor Hugo
| portrayer = Gabriel GabrioHarry BaurFredric MarchMichael RennieRichard JordanJean GabinColm WilkinsonNormie RoweGary MorrisDave WillettsLiam NeesonGerard DepardieuHugh JackmanDominic WestAlfie Boe John Owen-Jones Ramin Karimloo Robert MarienAlexander Gemignani Simon GleesonKillian DonnellyKyle Jean-Baptiste Drew SarichSimon BowmanJon RobynsJosh Piterman [[Nick Cartell Milan van Waardenburg]]
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| full_name = Jean Valjean
| nickname = Monsieur Leblanc
| alias = * Monsieur MadeleineUltime Fauchelevent
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Jean Valjean disguised as Monsieur Madeleine. Illustration by Gustave Brion.
The death of Fantine; Valjean (as Monsieur Madeleine) closes her eyes.
Valjean rescues Marius through the sewers. Illustration by Mead Schaeffer
Eugene Vidocq, whose career provided a model for the character of Jean Valjean