Michael Crawford — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in *The Phantom of the Opera*
Awarded the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in *The Phantom of the Opera*
Best known for playing Frank Spencer in *Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em*, Cornelius Hackl in *Hello, Dolly!*, and the titular character in *The Phantom of the Opera*
Author of the autobiography *Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String*
Serves as leader and public face for the British social cause organisation The Sick Children's Trust since 1987

Biography

Michael Crawford, born Michael Patrick Smith on January 19, 1942, is an English actor, comedian, and singer. He is widely recognized for his roles as Frank Spencer in the sitcom *Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em*, Cornelius Hackl in the musical film *Hello, Dolly!*, and the titular character in the stage musical *The Phantom of the Opera*.