Philip Quast

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Philip Quast (born 1957) is an Australian actor perhaps best known for his role as Inspector Javert in Les Misérables - The Dream Cast in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

Musical theatre

Philip played the part of Javert in England and Australia, as well as in Les Misérables - The Dream Cast in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, on the Les Misérables Complete Symphonic Recording, and in Hey, Mr. Producer, a concert in honour of Sir Cameron Mackintosh.He has thrice won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical:
* 1991: for Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George in the role of George Seurat
* 1998: for the Dempsey and Rowe musical The Fix in the role of Grahame Chandler
* 2002: for Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific in the role of Emille de Becque

Philip co-starred in the musical version of The Secret Garden opposite another famous Australian actor, Anthony Warlow. Though mainly a baritone, Philip has played some roles written for tenors, namely George (see above), Candide, and Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden. Although he is known for his serious roles, he is also comfortable in comedic roles, as evidenced by his 2004 performance as the pompous Miles Gloriosus in a limited run revival of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the Royal National Theatre.

Philip Quast more recently played the supporting role of Juan Peron in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 2006 production of Evita at the Adelphi Theatre in London. He was nominated for but did not win an Olivier award for this role. [http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/display/cm/contentId/92392 2006 Olivier nominations.] ] [http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/display/cm/contentId/92753 2006 Olivier awards announcement.] ]

In July 2007, Philip performed the role of Judge Turpin in a concert version of "Sweeney Todd" at London's Royal Festival Hall. [Citation | last= Gans | first= Andrew | url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/108765.html | title=Terfel, Friedman, Evans and Quast to Star in London Sweeney Todd | publisher=Playbill.com | date=2007-06-13 | accessdate=2007-06-14]

Quast is now in Menier Chocolate Factory production of Jerry Herman's "La Cage aux Folles" as George. [Citation | last= Nathan | first= John| url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/111682.html | title=Quast and Hodge to Star in London La Cage aux Folles | publisher=Playbill.com | date=2007-10-05 | accessdate=2007-10-06]

Recordings

Philip Quast has appeared in the cast recordings for many musicals, but has also released his own album "Live at the Donmar", an album containing both covers and original material.

Other work

Philip Quast has also made numerous appearances on television and the big screen. Major roles include:

* The Caterpillar Wish (2006); Carl Roberts
* Me & Mrs Jones (2002) (TV); Richard Bowden
* Corridors of Power (2001) (TV); Michael Fielding MP
* Ultraviolet (1998) (TV); Father Pearse Harman
* Napoleon (1995); Birdo
*"The Damnation of Harvey McHugh" (ABC-TV, 1995); The Minister
* Play School (1981-1996)

References

External links

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* [http://www.allthingsquast.info/ The Philip Quast Guide]
* [http://www.empirenet.com/~wildcard/quast/ The Philip Quast Continuum]
* [http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/awards/winners Winners of the Laurence Olivier Award]