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Jérôme Pradon

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Born on June 3, 1964 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France Jérôme Pradon is a French actor and singer, most famous for his theatre appearances. His theatre debut was the role of Marius in a production of "Les Miserables" in 1991 in Paris. He went on to star in musicals such as "Miss Saigon", "Napoleon", "Assassins", "Nine", "Whistle Down the Wind", "Titanic" and "Mamma Mia!". His career in musical theatre led to Pradon appearing in the filmed concert performance Les Misérables in Concert (1995) as Courfeyrac and in the movie Jesus Christ Superstar (2000) as Judas Iscariot. In 2001 he performed his one-man show "Crime of Passion" at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. in 2003 he was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical for his performance in "Pacific Overtures". One year later he participated in "Les Miserables" concert which was performed for for Queen Elisabeth II and Jacques Chirac at Windsor Castle. In addition to being a theatre actor, Pradon also appears in smaller roles in movies and on TV. He was the voice of Andre in the French dubbing for The Phantom of the Opera (2004).
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Took part in a special show of Les Misérables, in front of The Queen and French president Jacques Chirac and around 100 guests, at Windsor Castle, on 18 November. This is to celebrate the French president's visit to the UK, to commemorate the 100 years of the Entente Cordiale agreement.
Currently playing the cameo role of "Herod", in the Scandinavian Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. The musical will be performed at various locations from 1-20 December 2004.
Playing the role of Aragorn in Lord of the Rings the Musical at the Noel Coward Theatre, London.
Nominated for Laurence Olivier Award 2004 for 'Best supporting role in a musical' for his portrayal of the Shogun's Mother and the French Admiral in 'Pacific Overtures'.
Playing the role of Aragorn in Lord of the Rings the Musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London.

What is challenging in musical theatre is that you have to maintain your abilities to a high level by constantly warming up vocally and put yourself into the right condition hours before the curtain goes up ; well at least that's how I approach my work, and actually I do that as an actor anyway ; so maybe the biggest challenge is to keep going, fresh and always on top form, when you have to deal with very long contracts, taking care of never getting bored and readjusting things all the time. That is a very tough call. But it's worth it cause it teaches you the craft, its realities and its shortcomings as well as the tremendous joy it gives you. It's a life style in a way, you have to be very dedicated and very humble because nothing is ever set in stone. And that's the beauty of it.

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