Several actors have portrayed Jean Valjean in the Broadway production of "Les Misérables." Notably, Colm Wilkinson originated the role in the original 1987 production. Other prominent actors include Philip Quast, John Owen-Jones, and Alfie Boe, among others. The exact number may vary with different productions and revivals, but many talented performers have taken on this iconic character over the years.
In 1996, the role of Jean Valjean on Broadway was played by actor and singer Colm Wilkinson. He originated the role in the original London production of "Les Misérables" and reprised it for the Broadway production, earning acclaim for his powerful performance. Wilkinson's portrayal became iconic, and he is often closely associated with the character.
In the most recent movie (2012) Javert is played by Russell Crowe and Jean Valjean is played by Hugh Jackman.
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First, it is spelled Valjean. And Cosette called Valjean father or papa, or toward the end of the novel Monsieur Jean.
In the 90s production of Les Miserables, Jean Valjean was played by several actors, including Colm Wilkinson, who originated the role on Broadway, and John Owen-Jones in the West End. Both actors received critical acclaim for their performances as Jean Valjean.
Yes. He replaced the original Valjean, Colm Wilkinson, on Broadway in 1988. He also played Valjean in the 1st U.S. national tour in 1990/91.
In 1996, the role of Jean Valjean on Broadway was played by actor and singer Colm Wilkinson. He originated the role in the original London production of "Les Misérables" and reprised it for the Broadway production, earning acclaim for his powerful performance. Wilkinson's portrayal became iconic, and he is often closely associated with the character.
Jean Valjean was created in 1862.
Jean Valjean is released from prison in 1815.
The cast of Jean Valjean - 1931 includes: Nobuo Asama Shiro Ezawa Takako Irie Kaichi Yamamoto
In the 2012 film Jean Valjean is played by Hugh Jackman
In the most recent movie (2012) Javert is played by Russell Crowe and Jean Valjean is played by Hugh Jackman.
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The people in the quarter refer to Jean Valjean as "Monsieur Madeleine."
Valjean just loses the will to live.
The boy Jean Valjean stole money from was named Petit Gervais. He was a young orphan boy who showed kindness to Valjean by giving him a coin, but Valjean, in his desperate state, stole it from him.