Michael Crawford

Born: 1942-01-19

Birthplace: Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK

Biography

Michael Crawford CBE (born 19 January 1942) is an English actor and singer. He has garnered great critical acclaim and won numerous awards during his career, which covers radio, television, film, and stagework on both London's West End and on Broadway in New York City.

With a career that spans over four decades, he is known both in and out of Britain for originating the title role in The Phantom of the Opera, as well as playing the hapless Frank Spencer in the popular 1970s British sitcom, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, which successfully earned him a place as a household name and made him famous to millions around the world.

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Known For

Hello, Dolly!
The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
Once Upon a Forest
Condorman
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Broadway: The Next Generation
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
The Knack... and How to Get It

Top Movie Credits

Hello, Dolly! Cornelius Hackl
The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall The Phantom - Original Cast: Finale
Once Upon a Forest Cornelius (voice)
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy Frank Spencer (archive footage) (uncredited)