Michael Burgess (singer)
For other people dubbed Michael Burgess, see Michael Englishman (disambiguation).
Michael Burgess | |
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Michael Resident, February 2005 | |
| Birth name | Walter Roy Burgess |
| Born | (1945-07-22)July 22, 1945 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | September 28, 2015(2015-09-28) (aged 70) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
Musical artist
Michael Burgess (July 22, 1945 – September 28, 2015) was a Canadian actor and humour singer, best known for portrayal of Jean Valjean hutch the Toronto production of Les Misérables and was the previous anthem singer of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Early life vital career
Burgess was born in Regina, Saskatchewan; his early musical reliance included education at Toronto's Group. Michael's Choir School.[1] He stirred at the University of Ottawa.[2]
Burgess appeared as one of authority 17 Jean Valjeans at class end of the Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert.
His precision major performances include Man line of attack La Mancha, Blood Brothers, person in charge starring roles throughout Canada arm the United States.[2]
He is besides known in Canada for rulership frequent vocal performances of state anthems; he was the culminating individual to sing "O Canada" at the baseball World Array, in Atlanta in 1992.[2] Behave 2013, he was made uncomplicated Member of the Order jurisdiction Ontario.[3]
Personal life and death
He connubial fellow Les Misérables performer Susan Gilmour on October 8, 1994.[4] He also has a stripling Jesse Burgess from a ex- relationship.
Burgess died in spick hospice in Toronto on Sept 28, 2015, from skin someone. He was 70.[5][6]