Actor
Michael Crawford
1942
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 19 January 1942, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
- Known for
- The Knack... and How to Get It
, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, How I Won the War
Michael Crawford (born 1942) is an English actor and singer. He became a household name as the hapless Frank Spencer in the sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, then originated the title role in The Phantom of the Opera on stage. His film work includes several 1960s British comedies and a Hollywood musical.
Where to start
The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)Full guide
Early screen role in Richard Lester's showpiece of Swinging London comedy, establishing him as a young comic actor.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)Log in to add it to the library
Brought him into a screen adaptation of the Sondheim stage musical, an early sign of his musical-comedy talent.
How I Won the War (1967)Log in to add it to the library
Appeared in Lester's anti-war satire, one of his notable 1960s British film roles.
Hello, Dolly! (1969)Log in to add it to the library
His biggest Hollywood film, a big-budget musical in which he acted alongside Barbra Streisand.
Condorman (1981)Log in to add it to the library
Played the title role in this Disney superhero comedy, his main starring part in a Hollywood film.
Their films in the library
Awards
- 1986: Laurence Olivier Award, Best Actor in a Musical (The Phantom of the Opera)
- 1988: Tony Award, Best Actor in a Musical (The Phantom of the Opera)
The full list · 38
- 1958Soapbox DerbyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Peter Toms
- 1958Blow Your Own TrumpetLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jim Fenn
- 1960A French MistressLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Kent
- 1961Two Living, One DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nils Lindwall
- 1962The War LoverLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sgt. Junior Sailen
- 1963Two Left FeetLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Alan Crabbe
- 1965The Knack... and How to Get ItLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Colin
- 1966A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hero
- 1967How I Won the WarLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Goodbody
- 1967The JokersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Michael Tremayne
- 1969Hello, Dolly!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Cornelius Hackl
- 1970Hello-GoodbyeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Harry England
- 1970The GamesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Harry Hayes
- 1970The Policeman and the CookLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Constable Gough
- 1972Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLog in to add it to the libraryActor as White Rabbit
- 1977To Be Perfectly FrankLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 1978Sorry...Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Ferdinand Vanek
- 1981CondormanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Woody
- 1986BarnumLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Phineas Taylor Barnum
- 1988The Phantom of the OperaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Phantom
- 1992Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection EncoreLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 1993Once Upon a ForestLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cornelius (voice)
- 1993David Foster's Christmas AlbumLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 1996The Fantastic World of Michael CrawfordLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 1998Michael Crawford in ConcertLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
- 1999Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas EveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2001My Favorite Broadway: The Love SongsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2002Dance of the VampiresLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Count Giovanni Von Krolock
- 2005The Funny Blokes of British ComedyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Frank Spencer (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2006Phantom of the Opera: Behind the MaskLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - "Phantom" - Original Cast
- 2006It Started with Swap ShopLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2011The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert HallLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Phantom - Original Cast: Finale
- 2013Benjamin Britten on CameraLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2013Directing Dolly: Gene Kelly RememberedLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2016Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em Sport Relief SpecialLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Frank Spencer
- 2021Broadway: Beyond the Golden AgeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2023Mike Yarwood: Thank You For The LaughsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2023Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em: 50 Years Of LaughsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.