Michael Crawford - the original Phantom

Michael Crawford as the Phantom.

He embodied the character so well, it's like the charater was written just for him. Anyone who mentions the Phantom never fails to mention Michael Crawford. He gelled as one with the character & gave the character its life onstage. He was 44 when he took on the role of the Phantom on October 9, 1986

With Sarah Brightman (the original Christine)..

The famous caress & hug of the Phantom during the song 'Music of the Night'

Michael Crawford as he is without his Phantom mask =)

He reminds me of Robert Redford.. lol