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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

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Frederick Barrett

[West End]
2024
Gomez Addams

[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
Enjolras [Replacement]

Feuilly [Replacement]

Jean Valjean [Replacement]


Ramin Karimloo Movies

The Phantom of the Opera
[ 2004 ] Christine's Father
Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary
[ 2010 ] Enjolras
The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
[ 2011 ] The Phantom
Vendetta
[ 2013 ] New York Thug
Les Miserables: The Broadway Musical
[ 2014 ] Jean Valjean
Nativity Rocks!
[ 2018 ] Doru's Dad
Tomorrow Morning
[ 2022 ] Bill
Echelon
[ 2022 ] William Wright

Ramin Karimloo TV Shows

Life's Too Short
Scientologist
The Spa
Costas
Blue Bloods
Barry Hamidi
Jesus: His Life
Joseph
Holby City
[ 2019-2021 ] Kian Madani, Kian Medani

Ramin Karimloo Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical

Ramin Karimloo, Les Miserables

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Ramin Karimloo, Les Miserables


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance

Ramin Karimloo, Les Miserables

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Ramin Karimloo, Les Miserables

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Actor in a Musical

Ramin Karimloo, Love Never Dies

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Ramin Karimloo News


Ashley Blanchet, Adam Chanler-Berat & More Complete the Cast of TITANIC at Encores!


The complete cast has been revealed for the New York City Center Encores! production of Titanic! Learn about the cast and see how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Podcast Network Launches New Site & Listening Platform, and More


Broadway Podcast Network is launching their new website and listening platform. Learn more!

A Special One-Off Concert Performance of DUDES SING THE DIVAS! Comes to the Other Palace


A special one-off performance of Dudes Sing the Divas! is coming to The Other Palace. Performed by Ben Barrow, Jordan Donnelly and Robert Donnelly, the performance comes to the Studio on 4 June.

Video: Watch Ramin Karimloo Sing 'No Help From God' by Ryan Bingham


Watch Ramin Karimloo sing 'No Help From God' by Ryan Bingham!

Video: First Look at Ramin Karimloo & Isabel Leonard in Washington National Opera's SONGBIRD


Check out the new video of Ramin Karimloo's operatic debut in Washington National Opera's Songbird opposite Isabel Leonard, one of America’s leading mezzo-sopranos.

Interview: Victoria Shaw Dishes on the Next UNDER THE COVERS at Birdland


Award-winning songwriter Shaw – who's written hits for the likes of Ricky Martin, Garth Brooks and Kristin Chenoweth - is bringing her acclaimed UNDER THE COVERS series back to Birdland on March 18 at 7:00 PM with a stacked lineup of songwriters prepared to play their hits and tell the stories behind them in this intimate concert.

Photos: First Look at Ramin Karimloo & Isabel Leonard in Washington National Opera's SONGBIRD


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Ramin Karimloo's operatic debut in Washington National Opera's Songbird opposite Isabel Leonard, one of America’s leading mezzo-sopranos. Songbird is a new adaptation of Jacques Offenbach’s operetta La Périchole. 

Erika Henningsen To Teach “A Song Is A Scene” Class At Los Angeles Musical Theatre Studio


Join Broadway actress Erika Henningsen's new class, A SONG IS A SCENE, at the Los Angeles Musical Theatre Studio. Learn to transform your approach to musical numbers, focusing on narrative depth and emotional authenticity. Suitable for both aspiring and seasoned performers.

THE LAST MATCH Will Embark on Tour This Spring


'The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience' is set to embark on tour beginning this April! The event fuses hardcore wrestling, theatrical spectacle, and 80's-inspired original rock. Learn more about where to catch the show here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 15, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Ramin Karimloo, Michelle Visage, and More in THE ADDAMS FAMILY in Concert


The Addams Family, A Musical Comedy live in concert, ran from 12-13 February at the London Palladium. Check out photos from the concert here!

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY - MUSICAL IN CONCERT, London Palladium


On its West End debut, The Addams Family musical makes the most of its graveyard humour and kooky characters, even if the star casting is questionable.

Video: Broadway's Biggest Stars Sing the National Anthem


BroadwayWorld is celebrating all of the Broadway performers who have sang the National Anthem at major sporting events in the past, including Idina Menzel's performance at Super Bowl XLIX. Which version is your favorite? Watch all the videos here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 6, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE ADDAMS FAMILY Concert, Starring Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage!


All new rehearsal images have been released from The Addams Family live in concert, starring Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage. The Addams Family will play at the London Palladium from 12-13 February 2024. Check out the photos here!

Interview: 'He's Terminally Delightful!' Sam Buttery on Playing Uncle Fester in THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL


Recently, we had the chance to talk with Sam Buttery, who is taking on the role of Uncle Fester. We discussed how they first got started in the world of theatre, why they are a fan of The Addams Family and even how rehearsals have been going!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 31, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 31, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Ramin Karimloo, Chuck Cooper, Judy Kuhn & More Join Encores! TITANIC


NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced additional casting for Encores! Titanic, the final production of the 30th Encores! series. Check out who has joined the star-studded line-up!

Ramin Karimloo Will Make Operatic Debut in Washington National Opera's SONGBIRD


Ramin Karimloo will make his operatic debut in Washington National Opera's Songbird this March. Songbird is a new adaptation of Jacques Offenbach’s operetta La Périchole.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 25, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Ramin Karimloo FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Ramin Karimloo next theatre project?

Ramin Karimloo's next show will be Titanic which opens on 6/12/2024 on Off-Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Ramin Karimloo been in?

Ramin Karimloo has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Ramin Karimloo been in?

Ramin Karimloo has appeared on London's West End in 7 shows.

What was Ramin Karimloo's first West End show?

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

What awards has Ramin Karimloo been nominated for?

Ramin Karimloo has been nominated for several awards, including Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Les Miserables, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Les Miserables, Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Les Miserables, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Les Miserables, and Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Love Never Dies.

What awards has Ramin Karimloo won?

Ramin Karimloo has won the Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Les Miserables and the Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Les Miserables.

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