Michael Ball

Michael Ball is an English singer and actor who has starred in a number of musicals, including Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, and Aspects of Love. He has also released several solo albums.
Ball was born in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, in 1962. He began singing at a young age and performed in local choirs and musical theater productions. In 1985, he made his professional debut in the West End production of Les Misérables. He played the role of Marius Pontmercy, a young man who falls in love with the revolutionary Cosette.
Ball's performance in Les Misérables was a critical and commercial success. He won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. He went on to star in several other West End productions, including The Phantom of the Opera (1986), Aspects of Love (1989), and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2002).
In 1992, Ball released his debut solo album, Michael Ball. The album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart. He has since released several more solo albums, including One Voice (1993), Together (1995), and Love Changes Everything (2006).
Ball has also appeared in several films and television shows, including Les Misérables (1998), The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall (2011), and Michael Ball: The King is Here (2016). He has also hosted a number of television shows, including The Michael Ball Show (1999-2000) and Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch (2011-present).
Ball is one of the most successful musical theater performers in the world. He has won numerous awards for his work, including two Olivier Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Grammy Award. He is also a member of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
Ball is a passionate advocate for the arts. He is a patron of the Royal Academy of Music and the National Youth Theatre. He is also a trustee of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation.
Ball is a role model for young people who are interested in pursuing a career in the arts. He is an inspiration to all who dream of achieving their goals.