RAMIN

 

Ramin Karimloo is an Iranian-born Canadian actor and singer.

Was born on September 19, 1978 in Tehran, Iran and was raised in Canada. Ramin moved to Richmond Hill from Peterborough and attended Alexander Mackenzie High School. After dropping out of school at 18, he began his performing career in rock bands and various theatre projects before moving on to perform in theatre companies for Airtours and P&O Cruises. And then he moved to England where his career took off.

[Check out Ramin's bio on his official website]


ON STAGE:

2001 – Aladdin / a pantomime
2001 – The Pirates of Penzance (u/s Pirate King)
2002 – Sunset Boulevard (as Artie)
2002 – Les Misérables / West End (as Feuilly / u/s Marius / u/s Enjolras) [more]
2003 – The Phantom of the Opera / West End  (as Raoul) [more]
2004 – Jesus Christ Superstar (as Simon Zealotes)
2004 – Les Misérables / West End (as Enjolras)  [more]
2005 – Miss Saigon / UK Tour (as Chris Scott ) [more]
2007 – The Phantom of the Opera / West End (as The Phantom) [more]
2008 – The Phantom of the Opera / West End (as The Phantom) [more]
2009 – The Phantom of the Opera / West End  (as The Phantom) [more]
2010 – Love Never Dies / West End (as The Phantom) [more]
2010 – Les Misérables in Concert: 25th Anniversary at O2 Arena. (as Enjolras) [more]
2011 – The Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary at Royal Albert Hall (as The Phantom) [more]
2012 – Les Misérables  / West End  (as Jean Valjean) [more]
2013 – Les Misérables / Toronto (as Jean Valjean) [more]
2014 – Les Misérables / Toronto (as Jean Valjean) [more]
2014 – Les Misérables / Broadway (as Jean Valjean) - [more]
2015 – Les Misérables / Broadway (as Jean Valjean) - [more]
2015 – Parade - concert/musical - (as Tom Watson)  - [more]


TV / MOVIES:

2001 – Flipside                                  - short film - (as Paul) [more]
2004 – The Phantom of the Opera   - movie - (as Gustave Daaé) [more] 
2010 – Rope                                       - short film (as Daniel) [more]
2011 – Life's Too Short                     - TV - [more]
2012 – The Rain                                 - short film - (as Sam) [more]  
2013 – The Spa                                  - TV - (as Costas Kleovolou) [more]
2013 – Vendetta                                 - movie - (as a NY thug) [more]
2015 – Blue Bloods                            - TV - (as Barry Hamidi) [more]

Coming Soon:

2014/2015 – Dinner With Lucifer - short film - [more]
2015 – Prince of Broadway - musical - [more]


DISCOGRAPHY:

Solo:

2007 – EP - Within the Six Square Inch [more]
2012 – CD - RAMIN (UK) / Human Heart (US) [more]
2014 – EP - Road To Find Out: East [more] [get yours]

Soundtrack/ Others:

2008 – CD -               Songs from the Musicals of Alexander S. Bermange (1 song)
2009 – CD -               Bluebird The Musical [more]
2010 – CD -               Love Never Dies Original Cast Recording [more]
2010 – DVD -            Les Misérables In Concert: 25 Anniversary [more]
2011 – CD/DVD -      The Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary [more]
2012 – CD                  Simon Bailey's album Looking Up (1 song) [more]
2013 – CD                  Scott Alan's album Scott Alan Live (1 song) [more]
2013 – CD (Single) -  Why Am I Falling [more]  
2014 – CD -               Dan & Laura Curtis' Love on 42nd Street (1 song) [more]

TOURS / CONCERTS:

Ramin's concerts & tours from 2010-present listed, HERE!


MUSIC:

■ Ramin Karimloo alongside his friend, the actor and singer, Hadley Fraser started a folk rock band called 'Sheytoons'. Which is their side-project.
■ Ramin Karimloo created the musical genre 'Broadgrass' (Broadway + Bluegrass).

AWARDS/NOMINATIONS:

2010 – Broadwayworld.com Awards - (Best Actor in a musical for his performance in 'Love Never Dies') [won]
2011 – Theatregoer’s Choice Awards (WhatsOnStage) - (EMG Best Actor in a musical for his performance in 'Love Never Dies') [won]
2011 – Laurence Olivier Awards - (Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in 'Love Never Dies'). [nom]
2013 – Theatregoer’s Choice Awards (WhatsOnStage) - (Best Takeover in a Role for his performance in Les Mis as Jean Valjean) [won]
2014 – Broadwayworld.com Toronto Awards - (Best Leading Actor for his Valjean in Les Misérables Toronto) [won]
2014 – Broadwayworld.com LA Awards - (Best Cabaret Artist - Male for his concert at The Federal) [won]
2014 – Drama League Award - (Distinguished Performance for his performance in Les Misérables as Jean Valjean) [nom]
2014 – Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards (Favorite Leading Actor in a Musical and Favorite Onstage Pair w/ Will Swenson) [nom]
2014 – Broadwayworld.com Awards - (Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his Valjean in the Broadwqay Revival of Les Misérables) [won]
2014 – Tony Awards - (Best Performance by an Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance in the 2014 Broadway revival of Les Mis as Jean Valjean) [nom]
2014 – Dora Awards - (Outstanding Male Performance in a Musical for his performance in Les Misérables Toronto as Valjean) [nom]
2014 –  Theatre World Awards Ceremony (for his broadway debut as Jean Valjean in the revival of Les MIsérables) [won]
2014 – Broadwayworld.com Album Awards - (Best New Solo EP or CD Single Recording & Favorite All Time Solo Album and/or EP) [won Best New Solo EP...]