Ramin Karimloo

Ramin, born in Iran, began his career in his hometown of Toronto, Canada, singing in rock bands, one being a tribute to his all-time favourite, The Tragically Hip. Deciding to go into theatre, he played the roles of Jay Kurntiz in Lost in Yonkers and Shervin in Columbia House, both in rep at the Annex Theatre. From there he set sail and became part of the theatre companies for the MS Carousel (Airtours) and MV Oriana (P&O Criuses).

In the UK, Ramin has played Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera, Enjolras in Les Misérables (Queen's) and Chris in Miss Saigon (UK tour). He has also played the title role in Aladdin (Chatham Theatre), Pirate/Policeman in The Pirates of Penzance (Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, and UK tour), Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance (Theatre Royal, Bath), Artie Green and understudy Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard (UK tour) and Feuilly and understudy Marius in Les Misérables (Palace).

Workshops/Concerts: Steve in Going Once, Menelaus in Helen of Troy written by Brian Johnson of AC/DC, Francisco in Zorro – The Musical co-written by flamenco guitarist Juan Martin, Leo Angelides in Moonshadow written by Cat Stevens, Simon Zealotes in Jesus Christ Superstar (Portchester Castle) and Marius in Les Misérables (Broadlands, Romsey and Powderham Castle, Exeter).

TV and Film: Paul in Flipside and Christine’s Father in The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Joel Schumacher.

He was proud to play the role of The Phantom for the 21st anniversary. Ramin has now played all three of Christine’s loves, Father, Raoul and Phantom.

Ramin gives thanks to God for this opportunity and his family for their support. For more information and details on Ramin’s album, “Within the Six Square Inch” please visit www.raminkarimloo.net