Howard McGillin was born on May 5, 1953 in California. He grew up with a passion for acting and performance from a young age. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he honed his craft and studied theater.
After completing his education, McGillin briefly pursued a television acting career before making the decision to move to New York City to pursue his dream of performing on the stage. In 1984, he made his East Coast theatrical debut in a production of La Boheme opposite the legendary Linda Ronstadt as part of the New York Shakespeare festival.
McGillin's career began to soar with his Tony-nominated performances in The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Anything Goes. However, it was his decade-long portrayal of the title role in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway that solidified his status as a Broadway legend. His talent and dedication to his craft earned him critical acclaim and a devoted fan following.
In addition to his acclaimed performance in The Phantom of the Opera, McGillin also played the lead role in the London West End production of Mack & Mabel in the mid 1990s. His versatile acting abilities have also been showcased in voice acting work for several animated films, further demonstrating his range as a performer.
McGillin's personal life has been marked by love and family. He was previously married and is the father of two sons, Christopher and Brian. In 2013, he found love once again and married Richard Samson, solidifying their commitment to each other and their shared life together.
In 2015, McGillin began co-starring with Vanessa Hudgens in the Broadway revival of the musical Gigi. His continued presence on the stage continues to delight audiences and showcase his incredible talent and passion for the performing arts.
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