Michael Crawford Biography
Michael Crawford is a British Tenor, Actor, Singer and Comedian, who was born and brought up in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. He is widely known for his role in the musical ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ as The Phantom, which earned him both the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical and Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. He is also known for performing on 19 January 1989 “The Music of the Night” at the Inaugural Gala for President George H. W. Bush in Washington, D.C.
10 Quick Facts About Michael Crawford
- Name: Michael Crawford
- Age: 37 years
- Birthday: 19 January
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Height: 5 feet 10½ inches
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Tenor, Actor, Singer and Comedian
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: To be updated
- Net worth: $1 million and $5 million
Michael Crawford Age
Crawford is 37 years old as of 2021, he was born on 19 January 1942, in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. He celebrates his birthday on 19 January every year and his birth sign is Capricorn.
Michael Crawford Height
Michael stands at a height of 5 feet 10½ inches.
Michael Crawford Family
Crawford was born to his mother Doris Dumbell-Smith and his father in Salisbury. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Michael’s father is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Michael Crawford Wife
Michael was previously married to his ex-wife Gabrielle Lewis. The couple tied the knot in 1965 and they were blessed with two children named Lucy Crawford (born 1968) and Emma Crawford (born 1966). They later divorced in 1975 after 10 years of marriage. He then dated his partner Natasha MacAller and later parted ways in 1996.
Michael Crawford Net Worth
Crawford has an estimated net worth of $1 million and $5 million as of 2021. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Tenor, Actor, Singer and Comedian. Through his various sources of income, Michael has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Michael Crawford Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Michael Crawford.
Michael Crawford Wiki
- Full Names: Michael Patrick Smith
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Tenor, Actor, Singer and Comedian
- Nationality: British
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Michael Crawford Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 37 years (2021)
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Date of Birth: 19 January 1942
- Place of Birth: Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
- Birthday: 19 January
Michael Crawford Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 10½ inches (1.79 m)
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Light Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Michael Crawford Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Doris Dumbell-Smith
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Divorced, Single
- Wife/Spouse: Gabrielle Lewis (1965-1975)
- Dating / Girlfriend: Natasha MacAller (since ~1996)
- Children: Daughter(s) (Lucy and Emma Crawford) Sons (Not Known)
Michael Crawford Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $10 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Tenor, Actor, Singer and Comedian
Michael Crawford Phantom
At the final preview of Starlight Express, Crawford happened to run into the show’s creator, Andrew Lloyd Webber in 1984. Lloyd Webber had met Crawford socially several times and remembered him from his work in Flowers for Algernon. Crawford informed Crawford that he was working on a new project based on a Gaston Leroux novel and wanted to know whether he was interested.
He said he was, but the show was still in the early planning stages, and nothing had been decided. Months passed, during which Lloyd Webber had already created a pitch video featuring his then-wife Sarah Brightman as the female lead Christine, and British rocker Steve Harley as the Phantom, singing the title song in the manner of a contemporary new wave video.
He was turned off by that, supposing the songwriter had chosen to do a “rock opera”-inspired spectacle in lieu of a more traditional operatic musical. Since casting Harley, however, Lloyd Webber had also begun to regret his artistic choices. As production continued on the show, the bulk of the score was revealing itself to be far more classical and operatic, entirely unsuited to Harley’s rough, contemporary voice.
Wanting instead a performer with a more classic, melodic voice, as described in the original book, he began yet another search for the perfect actor to play his Phantom. His landing of the role was due in large part to the coincidence that Sarah Brightman had taken lessons with the same vocal coach as Crawford. She and her husband had arrived early for her lesson, and it was while waiting that they chanced to hear Crawford practising the aria Care Selve, from the opera Atalanta by Handel.
Crawford played the role for two and a half years and over 1,300 performances, winning an Olivier Award (Best Actor in a Musical), a Tony Award (Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role, Musical), a New York Drama Desk Award, and a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Distinguished Achievement in Theatre (Lead Performance).
In the run of Phantom in Los Angeles, Crawford was asked to perform “The Music of the Night” at the Inaugural Gala for President George H. W. Bush in Washington, D.C., on 19 January 1989. At the gala, Crawford was presented with a birthday cake (it was his 47th birthday).
After three and a half years and over 1,300 performances later, Crawford left the show on 29 April 1990. Crawford admits to having been saddened at his departure, and, during the final Lair scene, altered the Phantom’s line to “Christine….I loved you…”, acknowledging that this was his final performance.
Michael Crawford Barnum
He in 1981, starred in the original London production of Cy Coleman’s Barnum (1981) as the illustrious American showman P.T. Barnum. Crawford trained at the Big Apple Circus School in New York City to prepare for the ambitious stunts, learning to walk the tight-rope, juggle and slide down a rope from the rafters of the theatre.
Upon further training for the second opening of Barnum, he was awarded a British Amateur Gymnastics Association badge and certificate as a qualified coach. On 11 June 1981, Barnum opened at the London Palladium, where it ran for 655 performances. He and Deborah Grant headed the cast.
It was well-received, becoming a favourite of Margaret Thatcher as well as the Queen Mother. He earned his first Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical on the London stage. After the initial production of the show, he worked extensively with Torvill and Dean, and can be seen rinkside with them as they received their “perfect six” marks in the 1983 world championships for their ‘Barnum’ routine.
A revival of Barnum opened in Manchester at the Opera House, ending the tour at the Victoria Palace in the West End in 1984. This production, with a new cast, though still headed by Crawford, was recorded for television and broadcast by the BBC in 1986. His Barnum is one of the longest runs by a leading actor.
Michael Crawford Movies and TV Shows
In 1999, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve as Himself (performer). In 1993, in Once Upon a Forest as Cornelius (voice). In 1986, in Barnum as P.T. Barnum. In 1981, in Condorman as Woody Wilkins. In 1972, in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland as White Rabbit. In 1970, in Hello-Goodbye as Harry England. In 1970, in The Games as Harry Hayes. In 1969, in Hello, Dolly! as Cornelius Hackl.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michael Crawford
Who is Michael Crawford?
Michael Crawford is an accomplished Tenor, Actor, Singer and Comedian, who is widely known for his role in the musical ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ as The Phantom.
How old is Michael Crawford?
Crawford is a British national born on 19th January 1942, in Salisbury.
How tall is Michael Crawford?
Michael stands at a height of 1.79m.
Is Michael Crawford married?
Details about Crawford love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about his love life.
How much is Michael Crawford worth?
Michael has an approximate net worth of $10 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Michael Crawford live?
Crawford is a resident of New Zealand, Oceania, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Michael Crawford dead or alive?
Michael is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Michael Crawford Contacts
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