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My Take
Michael Crawford fascinates me because of the sheer distance he travelled as a performer. Best known for slapstick comedy as the hapless Frank Spencer, he then became the original, definitive Phantom of the Opera, and the contrast still amazes me. Comedians who can break your heart are vanishingly rare, and Crawford did both at the highest level, collecting Tonys, an Olivier and a CBE along the way. I find that range, plus the discipline to sing eight shows a week, genuinely humbling. He is proof that comic timing and dramatic gravity spring from the same well.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Crawford
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・クロフォード
- Reading
- まいける・くろふぉーど
- Born
- January 19, 1942 (age 84)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- Salisbury, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / singer / comedian / stage actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 1988 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
- 1981 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical
- 1988 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Crawford born?
Born January 19, 1942 (age 84).
Where is Michael Crawford from?
Michael Crawford is from Salisbury, United Kingdom.
What does Michael Crawford do?
Michael Crawford works as film actor, singer, comedian, stage actor, actor.
Film actor — see all → · Singer — see all → · More people from United Kingdom →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.