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Ramin Karimloo most recently has been starring for the past two seasons as ‘Kian Madani’ in the BBC One medical drama, “Holby City.”

He is best known to American audiences in his critically acclaimed portrayal of ‘Jean Valjean’ in the Broadway revival of Les Misérables for which he was nominated for the 2014 Tony Award for Leading Actor in a Musical. Other Broadway / NYC includes ‘Gleb Vaganov’ in Anastasia (Broadway), ‘Archibald Craven’ in The Secret Garden (Lincoln Center) and White Rabbit, Red Rabbit (Off-Bway).

West End and London theater includes Phantom of the Opera (Phantom), Les Misérables (Valjean), Love Never Dies (Phantom), Miss Saigon (Chris) and Murder Ballad; upcoming London concerts: Sunset Boulevard (Joe Gillis), Rumi: The Musical.

Ramin has played the roles of ‘Che’ in Evita and ‘Judas’ in Jesus Christ Superstar all over the world from the Kennedy Center in DC to Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.

Film/TV: “Holby City” (BBC1), “Jesus: His Life” (History Channel), Nativity Rocks (Mirrorball Films), Life’s Too Short (BBC), “Blue Bloods” (CBS), The Spa (Tiger Aspect Productions), The Phantom of the Opera, The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall: 25th Anniversary, Les Misérables in Concert: 25th Anniversary. Upcoming: Tomorrow film.

In addition to his stage credits, Ramin has toured the world performing concerts both as a solo artist and with his band, Ramin Karimloo & The Broadgrass Band. He has released four solo albums on Sony Records: From Now On, Human Heart, The Road to Find Out: East, and The Road to Find Out: South. His company of leisure wear line can be found at 8xcommunity.com as well as his website raminkarimloo.com.

Ramin resides with his wife and two sons and splits his time between London and New York. @raminkarimloo

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Ramin Karimloo STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Nick Arnstein

[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
The Phantom [Replacement]

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage Revival, 2018
Anatoly Sergievsky

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Gleb

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2016
Tom

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2016
Archibald Craven

[International Tour]
World Premiere Production, 2015
Performer

[New York]
Manhattan Concert Production at Lincoln Center, 2015
Tom Watson

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Jean Valjean

[West End]
Original London Production, 2010
The Phantom

[UK Tour]
Touring Revival, 2004
Chris [Replacement]

[West End]
Original London Production, 1985
Jean Valjean [Replacement]

Feuilly [Replacement]

Enjolras [Replacement]


Ramin Karimloo Movies

[2004]The Phantom of the Opera Christine's Father

[2010]Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary Enjolras

[2011]The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall The Phantom

[2013]Vendetta New York Thug

[2014]Les Miserables: The Broadway Musical Jean Valjean

[2018]Nativity Rocks! Doru's Dad

[2022]Tomorrow Morning Bill

[2022]Echelon William Wright


Ramin Karimloo TV Shows

Life's Too Short Scientologist

The Spa Costas

Blue Bloods Barry Hamidi

Jesus: His Life Joseph

[ 2019-2021]Holby City Kian Madani, Kian Medani

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Photos: Mike Myers, Anthony Rapp & More Take Part in Broadway Bets

Check out photos from Broadway Bets, Broadway’s official poker tournament!

Wake Up With BWW 5/17: Outer Critics Circle Awards, Plus a Message From Natasha Yvette Williams!

Top stories: Full list of Outer Critics Circle Award winners, plus watch an exclusive video message from Natasha Yvette Williams in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

Ramin Karimloo, Anthony Rapp, Aaron Tveit & More to Join BROADWAY BETS

A royal flush of Broadway favorites will raise the stakes when Broadway Bets, Broadway’s official poker tournament, returns this Monday, May 22, 2023.

Album Review: Fanny's Funny Boy, Karimloo, Completes His Trip Round The Compass With His 4th EP, THE ROAD TO FIND OUT WEST

Taken all together, Ramin Karimloo’s THE ROAD TO FIND OUT series yields music that uplifts, haunts, and will make you sway a bit.

Broadway Streaming Guide: May 2023: Where to Hear THE LITTLE MERMAID, SHUCKED Albums & More

This month, Broadway fans will be treated to an exciting lineup of new albums,, television shows, and movies to binge. From the new musical series from The Muppets to albums from Shucked, KPOP, and The Little Mermaid, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!

Wake Up With BWW 5/4: THE WHO'S TOMMY in Chicago, Plus a Message From Casey Nicholaw!

Top stories: The Who's Tommy will have a reimagined production in Chicago, Lin-Manuel Miranda has teased a Hamilton/Sweeney Todd Ham4Ham performance, plus watch an exclusive video message from Casey Nicholaw in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

Video: Watch Ramin Karimloo and Amelia Milo Get Ready to Bring THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to Italy

The Phantom is coming to Italy! The Phantom of the Opera, which just concluded its record-breaking run on Broadway, is getting ready to premiere in Italy. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the musical will open this summer at Teatro Stabile del Friuli Venezia Giulia in Trieste, followed by the Arcimboldi Theatre in Milan. In this video, Ramin Karimloo (The Phantom) and Amelia Milo (Christine), preview of the show in New York City.

Wake Up With BWW 5/1: Tony Awards Eligibility, Plus a Message From Montego Glover!

Top stories: Catch up on all of the eligibility for the Tony Awards ahead of tomorrow's nominations announcement, plus watch an exclusive video from Montego Glover in honor of BWW's 20th anniversary!

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Finishing the Cat with Leslie Blake Walker

Jayke is joined by Funny Girl Broadway's Leslie Blake Walker to talk all about taking part in this incredible revival. Leslie discusses her artistic process in creating choreography, her background as a dancer, and performing in countless regional shows, including a production of CATS at age 10. Leslie also shares her experience performing alongside incredible performers like Jane Lynch, Ramin Karimloo, and Lea Michele.

Wake Up With BWW 4/26: SUMMER, 1976 Reviews, Drama League Nominations, Plus a Message From Ramin Karimloo

Top stories: Read the reviews for Summer, 1976, plus check out the full list of nominees for the Drama League Awards, and watch an exclusive video message from Ramin Karimloo for BWW's 20th anniversary!

Gianna Yanelli to Present GI-VAS! at The Green Room 42 in May

The Green Room 42 will present Gianna Yanelli in GI-VAS! On Friday, May 5th, 2023 at 9:30 pm.

PHOTOS: Ramin Karimloo ensaya THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA bajo la dirección musical de Julio Awad

El actor nominado al Tony y al Olivier protagonizará el musical junto a Amelia Milo como Christine bajo la dirección artística de Federico Bellone.

Amelia Milo Will Lead New Version of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Italy

Amelia Milo, a young Italian American soprano, will be the role of Christine Daaé in the new version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera produced by Broadway Italia and on stage at Politeama Rossetti in Trieste from 4th to 16th July 2023. 

Photos: Antonio Banderas acude a las audiciones de EL FANTASMA DE LA "PERA

La nueva producción de LetsGo y APS se estrenará en el Teatro Albéniz el 4 de octubre.

Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan Will Join Cast of FUNNY GIRL on Broadway

Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan will assume the roles of Florenz Ziegfeld and Mrs. Strakosh in Funny Girl on Broadway. We have all the details!

MEAN GIRLS Star Erika Henningsen Joins New ABC Pilot PUBLIC DEFENDERS

Broadway actor Erika Henningsen has joined the cast of the upcoming ABC comedy pilot, Public Defenders.

Ramin Karimloo, Tesori & Brant World Premiere & More Set for Washington National Opera 2023"2024 Season

Washington National Opera has announced its 2023-24 season featuring the world premiere of Tesori's Grounded and more.

Photos: Stars Gather to Honor Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino, Scott Ellis, and Black Theatre United at Roundabout Gala

Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated its 2023 Gala honoring Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino, Scott Ellis, and Black Theatre United. Check out photos from the red carpet!

Wake Up With BWW 3/3: FUNNY GIRL Sets Closing, First Look at BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN', and More!

Top stories: First look at Bob Fosse's Dancin' and meet eh cast as the show begins previews, plus Funny Girl sets closing date with the lead cast extending their runs. Read more about these and other top stories here!

VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Announces Broadway Closing; New Performance Montage

Producers Sonia Friedman, Scott Landis and David Babani announced today that Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele, Tony and Olivier Award nominee Ramin Karimloo, 2022 Tony & Drama Desk Award nominee and Chita Rivera Award winner Jared Grimes and four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh have extended their critically acclaimed, record-breaking run in Broadway’s FUNNY GIRL through Sunday, September 3, 2023, when FUNNY GIRL will play its final performance at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street).

Ramin Karimloo FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ramin Karimloo's next show will be Funny Girl which opens on 4/24/2022 on Broadway.

Ramin Karimloo has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

Ramin Karimloo has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.

Ramin Karimloo's first West End show was Les Miserables which opened in 1985

Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Les Miserables , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Les Miserables , Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Les Miserables Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Les Miserables and Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Love Never Dies .

Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Les Miserablesand Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Les Miserables.

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