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Javert
Javert (), no first name given in the source novel, is a fictional character and a main antagonist of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel ''Les Misérables.'' He was presumably born in 1780 and died on June 7, 1832. First a prison guard, and then a police inspector, his character is defined by his legalist tendencies, authoritarian worldview, and lack of empathy for criminals of all forms. In the novel, he persecutes the protagonist Jean Valjean after his violation of parole and theft from the child Petit Gervais. Character Hugo writes that Javert is composed of two "simple" sentiments, which are "respect for authority" and "hatred of rebellion". In Javert's eyes, "murder, robbery, all crimes, are only forms of rebellion". He also "(envelops) in a blind and profound faith everyone who had a function in the state, from the prime minister to the rural policeman". Reflective thought is "an uncommon thing for him, and singularly painful" because thought inevitably contains "a certain amount ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Misérables
''Les Misérables'' (, ) is a 19th-century French literature, French Epic (genre), epic historical fiction, historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published on 31 March 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. ''Les Misérables'' has been popularized through Adaptations of Les Misérables, numerous adaptations for film, television, and the stage, including Les Misérables (musical), a musical. In the English-speaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its original French title. However, several alternatives have been used, including ''The Miserables'', ''The Wretched'', ''The Miserable Ones'', ''The Poor Ones'', ''The Wretched Poor'', ''The Victims'', and ''The Dispossessed''. Beginning in 1815 and culminating in the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris, the novel follows the lives and interactions of several characters, particularly the struggles of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his experience of redemption. Examining the nature of law and grace, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earl Carpenter
Earl Carpenter (born 9 May 1970) is an English musical theatre actor and singer, recognised chiefly for his work in London’s West End. He is known for his performances as Inspector Javert in the stage musical ''Les Misérables'' and as the title character in ''The Phantom of the Opera'', both roles he has played on and off for two decades. He is widely known for his rich, deep baritone singing voice. In 1995, he made his West End debut as a Javert understudy in ''Les Misérables''. In 2003, he became the standby for the role of The Phantom in ''The Phantom of the Opera'' and two years later was promoted to the principal actor for the role replacing John Owen-Jones for two years before being replaced by Ramin Karimloo. In 2008, he returned to the West End production of ''Les Misérables'' as the principal Inspector Javert and also played the role a year later on the 25th Anniversary UK Tour. 2011 and 2012 saw Carpenter reprise his roles of both the Phantom and Inspector Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bradley Jaden
Bradley Jaden (born Bradley Wilson) is an English actor. His West End credits include the leading roles of Javert and Enjolras in ''Les Misérables'', Fiyero in ''Wicked'', and Lancelot in ''Camelot''. In addition to his leading West End credits is also understudying the title role in ''Shrek the Musical'' and Jean Valjean in ''Les Mis''. He starred as Raoul in the Italian premiere of ''The Phantom of the Opera''. He reprised the role of Inspector Javert in '' Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular World Tour''. Bradley also starred in EastEnders in 2022 as Sonia's lodger. As of 2025, he has held the role of Inspector Javert in 8 separate stints and Enjolras for 4 respectively, spanning over a decade in Les Miserables, the West End's longest running musical. Career In 2011, Jaden made his West End debut in ''Shrek the Musical'' understudying the titular role and playing Papa Bear. In 2014, he made his '' Les Mis'' debut playing Lesgles and understudying the role of En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip Quast
Philip Mark Quast (born 30 July 1957) is an Australian actor and bass-baritone singer. He has won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical three times, making him the first actor to have three wins in that category. He is perhaps best known for his role as Inspector Javert in the stage musical ''Les Misérables'' and in the '' Les Misérables: The Dream Cast in Concert''. He is also well-known for numerous other theatre roles, notable ones being Georges Seurat/George in ''Sunday in the Park with George'' (which won him a Laurence Olivier Award), Archibald Craven and Dr. Neville Craven in ''The Secret Garden'', Judge Turpin in '' Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'', George Banks in ''Mary Poppins'', Georges in '' La Cage aux Folles'', Juan Peron in '' Evita'', Emile de Becque in '' South Pacific'', and The Wolf and Cinderella's Prince in ''Into the Woods''. He is also known for appearances in film and for his roles in television shows such as ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norm Lewis
Norm Lewis (born June 2, 1963) is an American actor and baritone singer. He has appeared on Broadway and in London's West End, film, television, recordings and regional theatre. He is also noted for his wide vocal range. Lewis was the second African-American actor after Robert Guillaume to perform in the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's '' The Phantom of the Opera'' and the first one to do so in the Broadway production.Hetrick, Adam and Daniels, Karu F"Norm Lewis Ends History-Making Engagement in Broadway's 'Phantom of the Opera ''Playbill''. February 7, 2015. In 2023, he reprised the role in the show's sequel, '' Love Never Dies'', in the West End. Lewis is also known for his many different performances as Inspector Javert in '' Les Misérables'', first playing the role in the 2006 Broadway revival and later reprising the role in the West End, in the 25th Anniversary Concert, and at The Muny in St. Louis. Some other major theatrical productions that he has been inv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terrence Mann
Terrence Vaughan Mann (born July 1, 1951) is an American actor and baritone singer. He is best known for his appearances on the Broadway stage, which include Lyman in '' Barnum'', The Rum Tum Tugger in ''Cats'', Inspector Javert in ''Les Misérables'', The Beast in ''Beauty and the Beast'', Chauvelin in ''The Scarlet Pimpernel'', Frank N. Furter in ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show'', Charlemagne in '' Pippin'', Mal Beineke in ''The Addams Family'', Charles Frohman / Captain James Hook in '' Finding Neverland'', The Man in the Yellow Suit in '' Tuck Everlasting'', and Meyer Wolfsheim in ''The Great Gatsby''. He has received three Tony Award nominations, an Emmy Award nomination, and an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical. His film credits include the '' Critters'' series, ''A Chorus Line'', '' Big Top Pee-wee'', and '' Solarbabies''. He also starred as the villain Whispers in the Netflix series '' Sense8'' from 2015 to 2018. He is a distinguished pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Ball
Michael Ashley Ball (born 27 June 1962) is an English singer, presenter and actor. In 1985, he made his West End debut as Marius Pontmercy in the original production of ''Les Misérables''. In 1989, he reached number two in the UK Singles Chart with " Love Changes Everything", from the musical '' Aspects of Love'', where he played Alex Dillingham. He played the role in the West End and on Broadway. His album ''Coming Home To You'' reached number one in the UK making it his 4th number one album to date. On 24 April 2020, Ball and Captain Tom Moore entered the UK Singles Chart at number one with a cover of "You'll Never Walk Alone", with combined chart sales of 82,000 making it the fastest-selling single of 2020. In 1992, Ball represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest, finishing second with the song " One Step Out of Time". In 1995, he reprised his West End role of Marius in '' Les Misérables: The Dream Cast in Concert''. His other West End credits inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chuck Wagner
Chuck Wagner (born June 20, 1958) is an American actor, director, musical theater historian and teacher. He has had an extensive career in theater, but is perhaps best known for co-starring in the short-lived science fiction TV series '' Automan'' (1983–84). His notable Broadway credits include both Princes and The Wolf in ''Into the Woods'', Inspector Javert in ''Les Misérables'', and The Beast and Gaston in ''Beauty and the Beast''. He also originated the title roles in the world premiere of '' Jekyll & Hyde'' and reprised the roles on the 2nd US national tour. Early life Wagner was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and raised in Hartsville, Tennessee. He attended public school in Gallatin. While at Gallatin High School, he performed the leads in "My Fair Lady", "Carousel", and "Inherit the Wind". As a BFA student, he attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa under Edmond Williams and the University of Southern California in Los Angeles under John Houseman. His c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Westenberg
Robert Westenberg (born October 26, 1953) is an American stage actor and singer, acting teacher, and professor. He received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in the original Broadway cast of ''Into the Woods''. He appeared on Broadway in ''Sunday in the Park with George'' (as the title role), ''Les Misérables'' (as Inspector Javert), ''Into the Woods'' (as The Big Bad Wolf and Cinderella’s Prince), ''The Secret Garden'' (as Dr. Neville Craven), as well as several other musicals. In 2024, he returned to the stage performing as a part of the United States national tour of ''A Beautiful Noise''. He was the musical theatre coordinator and associate professor in the theatre and dance department at Missouri State University and now serves as a lecturer of Musical Theatre at the University of Colorado Boulder. Early life and education Born in Miami Beach, Florida, but raised in Fresno, California, with his six siblings. Westenberg graduated Bullard High School in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger Allam
Roger William Allam (born 26 October 1953) is a British actor who has performed on stage, in film, on television and radio. He played Inspector Javert in the original London production of the stage musical ''Les Misérables'', First Officer Douglas Richardson in the award-winning radio series '' Cabin Pressure'', and DCI Fred Thursday in the TV series '' Endeavour''. He is also known for his roles as Illyrio Mopatis in the HBO series ''Game of Thrones'', Royalton in ''Speed Racer'', Lewis Prothero in the 2005 adaptation of ''V for Vendetta'' and as Peter Mannion MP in ''The Thick Of It''. He has been nominated six times for a Laurence Olivier Award, and has won three times. Life and career Allam was born in Bow, London, England. He was educated at Christ's Hospital and Manchester University. His father was rector of St Mary Woolnoth. He played Mercutio for the Royal Shakespeare Company, in 1983. From 1985 to 1986, he played Inspector Javert in the original London product ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Cuccioli
Robert Cuccioli (born May 3, 1958) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for originating the lead dual title roles in the musical '' Jekyll & Hyde'', for which he received a Tony Award nomination and won the Joseph Jefferson Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award, the Drama Desk Award, and the Fany Award for outstanding actor in a musical. After beginning his career Off-Broadway at the Light Opera of Manhattan in the 1980s, Cuccioli starred as Lancelot du Lac in national tours of '' Camelot'' in 1987 and first appeared on Broadway in 1993 as Javert in '' Les Misérables''. He has appeared in numerous New York and regional productions since then, including his long-running stints on Broadway in ''Jekyll & Hyde'' (1997–1999) and as the Green Goblin in '' Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark'' (2012–2014). Cuccioli has also appeared in films and on television. Life and career Cuccioli was born in Hempstead, New York. He attended St. Mary's High School in Manhasset ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Crivello
Anthony Crivello (born August 2, 1955) is an American actor, known for his performances on both stage and screen. He appeared in the original cast of several Broadway shows, including playing Grantaire and Inspector Javert in ''Les Misérables'', Valentin in '' Kiss of the Spider Woman'', Eddie Fuseli in '' Golden Boy'', Dante Keyes in '' Marie Christine'', and the Killer in '' The News''. He also originated the title role in ''The Phantom of the Opera: The Las Vegas Spectacular'' and stayed with the cast through its closing six years later. He played the Mysterious Man in the star-studded production of ''Into the Woods'' at the Hollywood Bowl and starred as Che in the closing cast of the original Broadway production of ''Evita''. In 1993, he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance as Valentin in '' Kiss of the Spider Woman''. Early life Crivello was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Josephine (née Mussomeli) and Vincent J. Criv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
