Ramin Karimloo
Biography
Ramin Karimloo is an Iranian-Canadian actor, singer, and songwriter born on September 19, 1978, in Tehran, Iran. He is recognized chiefly for his work in London's West End and on Broadway. In the West End, he has played leading male roles in both of its longest running musicals, performing as the Phantom and Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera, and as Jean Valjean, Enjolras, and Marius in Les Misérables. He also originated the role of the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies, which continues the story of The Phantom of the Opera. He made his Broadway debut as Valjean in the 2014 revival production of Les Misérables, receiving a Tony Award nomination for his performance. His credits also include the films The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables in Concert, and Life's Too Short.
Career overview
Ramin Karimloo is an Iranian-Canadian actor, singer, and songwriter born in Tehran, Iran, on September 19, 1978. He is recognized chiefly for his work in London's West End and on Broadway theatre.
In the West End, he has played leading male roles in both of the longest running musicals. In The Phantom of the Opera, he portrayed both the Phantom and Raoul. In Les Misérables, he played the roles of Jean Valjean, Enjolras, and Marius. Additionally, he originated the role of the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies, a musical that continues the story of The Phantom of the Opera.
Karimloo made his Broadway debut as Valjean in the 2014 revival production of Les Misérables, earning a Tony Award nomination for his performance. His career also extends to film and television projects, with notable appearances in productions including Fantom opery, Les Misérables - koncert z Londýna, and Life's Too Short.
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Full Filmography
21 titles- CIA (2026) as Ali
- Your Friends & Neighbors (2025) as Bruce Emerson
- Bound (2025) as Owais
- Assassination in the Valley of the Kings (2025) as Narrator
- The Stratum (2023) as William Wright
- The Stratum (2023) Producer
- Tomorrow Morning (2022) as Bill
- Musicals: The Greatest Show (2021) as Self
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Songs For a New World (2020)
- Kings of Broadway 2020: A Celebration of the Music of Jule Styne, Jerry Herman, and Stephen Sondheim (2020)
- Jesus: His Life (2019) as José
- Nativity Rocks! (2018) as Le père de Doru
- The Spa (2013) as Costas Kleovolou
- The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall (2011) as The Phantom
- Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert (2010) as Enjolras
- Love Never Dies (2010) as The Phantom
- The Phantom of the Opera (2004) as Christine's Father
- Les Misérables: In Concert at Windsor Castle (2004) as Enjolras
- Holby City (1999) as Kian Madani
- Cleveland. as Thomas
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ramin Karimloo best known for?
Ramin Karimloo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including CIA (2026), Your Friends & Neighbors (2025), Stars in the House (2020), The Phantom of the Opera (2004).
When and where was Ramin Karimloo born?
Ramin Karimloo was born on September 19, 1978 in Tehran, Iran.
How many credits does Ramin Karimloo have?
Ramin Karimloo has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.
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Ramin Karimloo is an Iranian-Canadian actor, singer, and songwriter born on September 19, 1978, in Tehran, Iran. He is recognized chiefly for his work in London's West End and on Broadway. In the West End, he has played leading male roles in both of its longest running musicals, performing as the Phantom and Raoul in T...