Michael Ball is a British actor best known for playing Marius Pontmercy in Les Misérables.
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Best Known For:The television program The Michael Ball Show (BBC Radio 2)
Breakthrough:Created the role of Marius in the original London production of Les Misérables in 1985
10 Quick Facts About Michael Ball
- Full Name: Michael Ball
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: Les Misérables
- Current Role: Singer and actor
- Date of Birth: June 27, 1962
- Age: 64 years old
- Place of Birth: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Cathy McGowan
Michael Ball Age
Michael Ball is about 64 years old as of 2026. Michael Ball was born in 1962.
Michael Ball Height
Michael Ball stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Education
He attended Guildford School of Acting, where he studied Drama.
- Guildford School of Acting
- Field of Study: Drama
- Period: 1984
Rise to Fame
Michael Ball rose to prominence for his role for the song Love Changes Everything.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Love Changes Everything and Les Misérables.
- Work: Love Changes Everything (Artist, 1989) — From the musical Aspects of Love
- Work: Les Misérables (Marius Pontmercy, 1985) — Original London cast
Awards & Achievements
- Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical — Society of London Theatre — Hairspray
Michael Ball Family & Relationships
Michael Ball is married to Cathy McGowan.
- Father: Tony Ball
Lesser Known Facts
- He represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1992 with the song 'One Step Out of Time'.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Michael Ball
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 27, 1962
- Age: 64
- Birthday: June 27
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Tony Ball
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Cathy McGowan
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/mrmichaelball
