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Michael Crawford
BIO
Michael Crawford became a favorite with international audiences during the long-running comedy, No Sex Please - We're British, which was one of the London Stage's most popular tourist attractions. He later captured the hearts of television audiences as the star of the long-running BBC-TV comedy series, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, which first aired in the '70's and is still being shown - and receiving top ratings - in countries around the world. For this series, Mr. Crawford was voted the Funniest Man on Television by readers of the TV Times, and Television Actor of the Year by The Sun.
As the star of the John Barry hit musical Billy at the famed Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Crawford was simultaneously voted Show Business Personality of the Year and presented with the Silver Heart Award by the Variety Club of Great Britain. Other highly popular performances were Same Time, Next Year, the musical Flowers for Algernon, and the BBC television play, Sorry. Another television series Chalk and Cheese, further increased Crawford's standing as one of Britain's leading stars.
In 1981, Mr. Crawford starred in the London company of the hit Broadway musical, Barnum, at the London Palladium. That performance won him his first Olivier Award, and a video was made for distribution in the United States, and the United Kingdom. In 1986, fate took over and Crawford opened in The Phantom of the Opera, beginning one of the most widely acclaimed and memorable performances in theatre history.
The Phantom of the Opera marked Michael's fourth consecutive starring role in a major West End musical. He set himself apart with his exceptional performance on 1987's international hit album, The Phantom of the Opera (The Complete Original London Cast Recording), whose worldwide sales tally stands at 12 million copies. The album, the first in British musical history to enter the charts at #1, is certified RIAA quadruple platin
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(TV Series) - Performer ("The Music of the Night") (1 episode, 2023) Performer ("The Music of the Night") (1 episode, 2023) See fewer
It Chooses (May 19, 2023) Season 2, Episode 8 - Performer ("The Music of the Night") Performer ("The Music of the Night") See fewer
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(TV Series) - Frank Spencer (23 episodes, 1973), Writer (stories) (6 episodes, 1978), Writer (stories by) (1 episode, 1978), Writer (1 episode, 2016) Frank Spencer (23 episodes, 1973), Writer (stories) (6 episodes, 1978), Writer (stories by) (1 episode, 1978), Writer (1 episode, 2016) See fewer
Learning to Fly (Dec 25, 1978) Season 3, Episode 7 - Frank Spencer, Writer (stories by) Frank Spencer, Writer (stories by) See fewer
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(TV Series) - Performer ("I Remember/stranger Than You Dreamt It") (1 episode, 2011) Performer ("I Remember/stranger Than You Dreamt It") (1 episode, 2011) See fewer
Once Upon a Forest (May 31, 2011) Season 4, Episode 22 - Performer ("I Remember/stranger Than You Dreamt It") (uncredited) Performer ("I Remember/stranger Than You Dreamt It") (uncredited) See fewer
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(TV Series) - Soundtrack (1 episode, 2006) Soundtrack (1 episode, 2006) See fewer
Round 4 (Oct 3, 2006) Season 3, Episode 7 - Soundtrack ("The Phantom of the Opera") Soundtrack ("The Phantom of the Opera") See fewer
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(TV Series) - Performer ("The Music of the Night", "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face", "The Rain In Spain") (1 episode, 2001), Self (1 episode, 2001) Performer ("The Music of the Night", "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face", "The Rain In Spain") (1 episode, 2001), Self (1 episode, 2001) See fewer
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs (Mar 6, 2001) S Original name, Michael Patrick Dumble-Smith; born January 19, 1942, in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England; son of Arthur (a military pilot) and Doris (a homemaker; later surname, O'Keefe) Dumble-Smith; married Gabrielle Lewis (a radio music announcer), 1965 (divorced, 1975); children: Emma, Lucy. Education: Attended schools in Bexley and Dulwich, England. Agent—Steve Levine, International Creative Management, 10250 Constellation Way, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067; (voice work and commercials) Tim Curtis, William Morris Agency, 1 William Morris Pl., Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Actor, singer, and writer. Began career as a boy soprano; sang in the choir of St. Paul's Cathedral; as a child made more than 500 television and radio appearances; also performed in radio plays for BBC-Radio, beginning c. 1957; performer on several tours of world cities. Once operated a foam-cushion business. Sick Children's Trust, president, 1987—; also affiliated with Lighthouse Foundation and National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Variety Club Award, most promising newcomer, 1965, and Film Award nomination, most promising newcomer to leading film roles, British Academy of Film and Television Arts, 1966, both for The Knack … and How to Get It; Variety Club Awards, show business personality of the year and Silver Heart Award, 1974, for Billy; Television Award nominations, British Academy of Film and Television Arts, best actor, 1974, and best light entertainment performance, 1975, and TV Times Award, funniest man on television, 1974, all for Some Mothers Do 'Ave "em;Laurence Olivier Award, best actor in a musical, Society of West End Theatre, 1981, and Variety Club Award, show business personality of the year, both for Barnum;Laurence Olivier Award, best actor in a musical, 1986, Drama Desk Award, Antoinette Perry Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award, all best actor in a musical, and D Michael Crawford is a well-known name in the world of entertainment. He has had an incredible career, starring in famous roles on stage and screen. Many people know him best for playing the Phantom in “The Phantom of the Opera,” but his talents go far beyond just one role. From his early days in theater to becoming a global star, Michael Crawford has left a lasting impact on audiences around the world. Let us explore his life, career, and the roles that made him a true icon. Michael Crawford’s early years shaped his journey into the world of acting and performance. His upbringing, family, and early exposure to the arts all played a key role in developing the talent he would later share with the world. Michael Crawford was born on January 19, 1942, in Salisbury, England. His birth name was Michael Patrick Dumbell-Smith, but he later adopted the stage name Michael Crawford. Raised by his mother, Doris, and stepfather, his early life was not without challenges. His father passed away before he was born, and his mother worked hard to support him. Despite the hardships, his family environment encouraged creativity and self-expression. Growing up, Michael attended boarding school, which further influenced his interests in acting and music. He often described his childhood as difficult but crucial in building his determination and resilience. From a young age, Michael showed an interest in music and performance. His grandmother, who had been a singer, introduced him to the world of music. This early exposure sparked a deep passion for the arts. Michael also sang in the church choir, where he developed his vocal skills, which would later become a defining aspect of his career. Music was a central part of his upbringing, and it became clear that performing was something he had a natural talent for. This early love of music would later influence his success in
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