- Philip Quast
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name = Philip Quast
birthname = Philip Quast
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notable role = Javert in "Les Misérables"
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tonyawards =Philip Quast (born
1957 ) is anAustralia n actor perhaps best known for his role as InspectorJavert in Les Misérables - The Dream Cast in Concert at theRoyal Albert Hall ,London .Musical theatre
Philip played the part of Javert in
England and Australia, as well as inLes Misérables - The Dream Cast in Concert at theRoyal Albert Hall , on the Les Misérables Complete Symphonic Recording, and inHey, Mr. Producer , a concert in honour of Sir Cameron Mackintosh.He has thrice won theLaurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical:
*1991 : forStephen Sondheim 'sSunday in the Park with George in the role of George Seurat
*1998 : for theDempsey and Rowe musical The Fix in the role of Grahame Chandler
*2002 : forRodgers and Hammerstein 's South Pacific in the role of Emille de BecquePhilip co-starred in the musical version of
The Secret Garden opposite another famous Australian actor,Anthony Warlow . Though mainly a baritone, Philip has played some roles written for tenors, namely George (see above), Candide, and Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden. Although he is known for his serious roles, he is also comfortable in comedic roles, as evidenced by his2004 performance as the pompous Miles Gloriosus in a limited run revival ofA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at theRoyal National Theatre .Philip Quast more recently played the supporting role of
Juan Peron inAndrew Lloyd Webber 's 2006 production of Evita at theAdelphi Theatre inLondon . He was nominated for but did not win an Olivier award for this role. [http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/display/cm/contentId/92392 2006 Olivier nominations.] ] [http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/display/cm/contentId/92753 2006 Olivier awards announcement.] ]In July 2007, Philip performed the role of Judge Turpin in a concert version of "Sweeney Todd" at
London 'sRoyal Festival Hall . [Citation | last= Gans | first= Andrew | url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/108765.html | title=Terfel, Friedman, Evans and Quast to Star in London Sweeney Todd | publisher=Playbill.com | date=2007-06-13 | accessdate=2007-06-14]Quast is now in
Menier Chocolate Factory production ofJerry Herman 's "La Cage aux Folles " as George. [Citation | last= Nathan | first= John| url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/111682.html | title=Quast and Hodge to Star in London La Cage aux Folles | publisher=Playbill.com | date=2007-10-05 | accessdate=2007-10-06]Recordings
Philip Quast has appeared in the cast recordings for many musicals, but has also released his own album "Live at the Donmar", an album containing both covers and original material.
Other work
Philip Quast has also made numerous appearances on television and the big screen. Major roles include:
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The Caterpillar Wish (2006); Carl Roberts
* Me & Mrs Jones (2002) (TV); Richard Bowden
*Corridors of Power (2001) (TV); Michael Fielding MP
* Ultraviolet (1998) (TV); Father Pearse Harman
* Napoleon (1995); Birdo
*"The Damnation of Harvey McHugh " (ABC-TV, 1995); The Minister
* Play School (1981-1996)References
External links
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* [http://www.allthingsquast.info/ The Philip Quast Guide]
* [http://www.empirenet.com/~wildcard/quast/ The Philip Quast Continuum]
* [http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/awards/winners Winners of the Laurence Olivier Award]
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