Michael Ball Bio, Age, Children, Songs, Marius, Family and Partner
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Bromsgrove, United Kingdom born, Michael Ball is an English actor, singer, and broadcaster. In 1985, he made his West End debut playing Marius Pontmercy in the original London production of Les Misérables.
In 1987, he appeared as Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera. Ball reached number two in the UK Singles Chart with “Love Changes Everything”, a song taken from the musical Aspects of Love, where he played Alex in 1989.
Ball played the role in London and on Broadway. Also, he represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest, finishing second with the song “One Step Out of Time” in 1992. Ball reprised the role of Marius in Les Misérables: The Dream Cast in Concert in 1995. Other West End roles for him include Giorgio in Passion (1997) and Caractacus Potts in Chitty Bang (2002).
Michael Ball Early Life
During his young age he was interested in the theatre and his dad took him to see shows in the school holidays. At age of 14 years old he was impressed by the shows of King Lear Theatre “a Royal Shakespeare Company production at the Royal Shakespeare”.
When he was three years old, he moved to Dartmoor with his parents. Ball’s singing career rapidly got off the ground after his graduation. His maternal grandmother was proud of Ball’s early singing achievements. She however died of a heart attack about one week before his debut in The Pirates of Penzance.
Michael Ball Education
At the age of 11 years, Ball went to Plymouth College, because his parents thought this would give him a good education. But he did not fit into the academic and sporting environment at the school at that time.
He later joined junior boarders on Sunday morning at the Pathfinder bible group in St Andrew’s church. Also, he joined a youth theatre, which led to his studying drama at Guildford School of Acting, where he found an environment that suited him and graduated in 1984.
Michael Ball And Alfie Boe
Ball met Boe, 45 when they were co-stars in the production of the musical Kismet in London. Alfie joined with Ball to produce one of the year’s most successful classical albums, Together in 2017. The album featured some best-known songs from the musicals.
In February 2019 it was reported that Ball will star as Inspector Javert opposite Alfie Boe (Jean Valjean) in a staged concert production of Les Misérables. On August 10, 2020, is when the production will open at the Gielgud Theatre and serve as a placeholder. The original West End production of Les Mis at the Queen’s Theater is replaced with Cameron Mackintosh’s new staging of the show.
Michael Ball Age
Michael Ashley Ball was born on June 27. 1962 in Bromsgrove, United Kingdom. He celebrates his birthday on June 27th every year.
Michael Ball Family
Ball was born to Ruth Ball(Welsh mother) and Tony Ball(English father). His father was originally wanted to be an actor, but he studied as an Austin apprentice at the Longbridge plant and later become head of global sales at British Leyland. He has a brother Kevin Ball and a sister Katherine Ball. His maternal grandfather was a coal miner and maternal grandmother was protective of the family.
Michael Ball Partner
Ball is married to Cathy McGowan(former presenter of Ready Steady Go!). In 1989 Cathy was an entertainment reporter for the BBC is when the two met. Since 1992 they have been living together.
Michael Ball Body Measurements
- Height:5 feet 11inches(1.8m or 180 cm)
- Weight: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Body Shape: Not Available
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Brown
Michael Ball Salary
There are no details showing his annual or monthly earnings, his salary figures will be updated as soon as they are available.
Michael Ball Net Worth
The English actor, singer, and broadcaster, Michael Ball, has an estimated net worth of $15 million which he has earned through his successful career as an actor, singer, and broadcaster.
Michael Ball Awards and Archeivements
Ball has won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical two times. In 2008 he won for his role as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray, in 2013 for the title role in the revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 Birthday Honours for his services to musical theatre.
Michael Ball Accident
Ball disclosed that he was unable to have children, after suffering terrible internal injuries during a charity parachute jump when he was young. At just age of 18 he suffered a ruptured groin and internal bleeding that tragically left him impotent. Ball said that he was going to earth at four times the speed he was meant to and got dragged along the floor.
Michael Ball Songs
- Love Changes Everything Ball · 1992
- One Step Out of Time Ball ·
- Bring Him Home Centre Stage · 2001
- All I Ask of You The Musicals · 1996
- Empty Chairs at Empty Tables Les Misérables · 1985
- Music of the Night Centre Stage · 2001
- A Thousand Years Together · 2016
- Sunset Boulevard Ball Sings Sunset Boulevard · 1993
- You’ll Never Walk Alone Together · 2016
- Home To You Home To You · 2019
- Something Inside So Strong First Love · 1995
- The Rose Together Again · 2017
- Somewhere Together · 2016
- Anthem The Musicals · 1996
- I Dreamed A Dream The Musicals ·
- Last Night of the World The Musicals ·
- Tell Me It’s Not True Centre Stage · 2001
- The Way We Were The Movies · 1998
- This Is the Moment Love Changes Everything · 1989
- The Winner Takes It All Centre Stage · 2001
- Let It Be Me If Everyone Was Listening… · 2014
- All Dance Together Coming Home to You · 2019
- As Dreams Go By Ball · 1992
- Easy Terms The Musicals · 1996
- My Heart Will Go On The Movies · 1998
- With One Look The Musicals ·
- The Boy From Nowhere Centre Stage · 2001
- The First Man You Remember Aspects Of Love (Original London Cast Recording / Remastered 2005) · 1989
- Always on My Mind Always · 1993
- Can You Feel the Love Tonight Centre Stage · 2001
- We Have All the Time in the World The Very Best Of Ball – In Concert At The Royal Albert Hall · 1999
- When You Believe in Love First Love · 1995
Frequently Asked Questions About Michael Ball
Who is Michael Ball?
Ball is an English actor, singer, and broadcaster.
How old is Michael Ball?
Michael Ashley Ball is 57 years old as of 2019.
How tall is Michael Ball?
Ball stand at a height of5 feet 11inches(1.8m or 180 cm)
Is Michael Ball married?
Yes, he is married to Cathy McGowan. They started living together in 1992.
How much is Michael Ball worth?
Ball has an approximate net worth of $15 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
How much does Michael Ball make?
Information is under review.
Where does Michael Ball live?
Ball lives in London.
Is Michael Ball dead or alive?
Ball is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Michael Ball now?
Ball is an actor, singer and broadcaster.
What nationality is Michael Ball?
Ball belong to British Nationality.
Does Michael Ball have a child?
Ball and his partner McGowan have no child.
Where is Michael Ball from?
Ball was born in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, U.K.
