Best known as Frank Spencer in Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em, the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera (West End), and Cornelius in the film Hello, Dolly!
Films
- The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert HallThe Phantom (pre-recorded voice)2011
- BarnumP.T. Barnum (video recording)1986
- CondormanWoody Wilkins1981
- The Chalk GardenLaurel1964
- Two Left FeetAlan1963
- The War LoverJunior Pilot1962
- Soapbox DerbyPeter1958
- Blow Your Own TrumpetBoy1958
- Hello, Dolly!Cornelius Hackl1969
TV shows
- The Story of the PhantomPresenter2004
- Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘EmFrank Spencer1973
- Not in Front of the ChildrenTimothy1967
- The KnackTom1966
- The Third ManPietro1965
- The Corridor PeopleEdward1966
- The TroubleshootersJimmy1965
- Z-CarsTerry1964
- Dixon of Dock GreenJimmy1963
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About Michael Crawford
Michael Crawford is a celebrated English actor, comedian, and singer, renowned for his physical comedy as Frank Spencer in the BBC sitcom Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em and his Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance as the original Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. His career spans stage, film, and television since the early 1960s.
FAQs
What is Michael Crawford’s most famous role?
He is best known for playing Frank Spencer in the BBC sitcom Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em (1973–1978) and originating the role of the Phantom in the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera (1986).
Did Michael Crawford win any awards for his stage work?
Yes, he won the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for The Phantom of the Opera (1986) and a Tony Award for the same role on Broadway (1988).
Has Michael Crawford appeared in any films?
Yes, his notable films include Hello, Dolly! (1969) as Cornelius Hackl, Condorman (1981) as Woody Wilkins, and The War Lover (1962) as a junior pilot.
Is Michael Crawford still performing?
He retired from performing in the 2010s due to health issues, but made a special appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in 2011 for The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall.
What is Michael Crawford’s full name?
His full name is Michael Patrick Smith, but he uses the stage name Michael Crawford.
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