Howard McGillin
Biography
Howard McGillin is an American actor and singer who built a career on Broadway while working in television, film, and voice-over. Born in Los Angeles, he appeared in musicals at the Sacramento Music Circus, then began as a contract player for Universal Studios. After moving to New York City, he was cast in a 1984 New York Shakespeare Festival production of La Boheme. He originated John Jasper in the musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood, earning a 1986 Tony Award nomination, and received a second Tony nomination in 1988 for Anything Goes. Stage roles included The Secret Garden and Kiss of the Spider Woman, plus the West End production of Mack & Mabel in 1995. From 1999 to 2009 he played the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, setting the record for most performances by an actor in that Broadway role. He voiced Prince Derek in The Swan Princess (1994) and appeared in Where the Boys Are (1984).
73years old
Turns 74 on November 5in 358 days
- Born Los Angeles
- Star sign: ScorpioThe sign runs October 23 to November 21
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 39 years1984 to 2023
Every film, newest first
- 2023Rock Hudson: All That Heaven AllowedIMDb rating 7.3
- 1994The Swan PrincessIMDb rating 6.5
- 1991Company BusinessIMDb rating 5.7
- 1984Where the Boys AreIMDb rating 4.3
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A change of course
McGillin's first work was in television, as a contract player for Universal Studios. His early roles included McMillan & Wife, The Six Million Dollar Man, Emergency!, The Bionic Woman, The Rockford Files and Columbo.
Big break
McGillin relocated to New York City hoping to build a Broadway career. In 1984 he landed a male lead in the New York Shakespeare Festival's La Boheme, a production that featured Linda Ronstadt.
First role
At the Imperial Theatre, McGillin was the first actor to play John Jasper in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. His performance brought him a 1986 Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.
Beyond film
For the animated film The Swan Princess, released in 1994, McGillin supplied the voice of Prince Derek. He also did the singing for Gregory in South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.
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Worked with
Howard McGillin made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Gene Hackman's page
Burt Lancaster's page
John Cleese's page
Jack Palance's page
Rock Hudson's page
Richard RichDirector, 1 film, 1994
All films by Richard Rich
All films by Nicholas Meyer
Stephen KijakDirector, 1 film, 2023
All films by Stephen Kijak
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 1986 | Theatre World Award | Won | |
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.