Howard McGillin

Howard McGillin

71 · Born: Nov 5, 1953

Personal Details

BornNov 5, 1953 Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse
  • Richard Samson

    ( Sep 17, 2013 to May 11, 2025 )
  • Mary Lloyd-Butler

    ( Aug 14, 1976 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Margaret Fenning McGillin
  • William G. McGillin

Biography

Howard McGillin, a multifaceted performer with a storied career spanning numerous decades, was born on November 5, 1953, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, a hub of artistic expression and creative innovation.

With a talent that knows no bounds, McGillin has effortlessly transitioned between the worlds of stage, screen, and television, showcasing his remarkable versatility and adaptability as a performer.

Throughout his illustrious career, McGillin has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark that continues to resonate with audiences and industry professionals alike.

Noteworthy among his numerous accomplishments is the remarkable feat of holding the record for the longest-running tenure as the enigmatic Phantom in the renowned musical production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterpiece, The Phantom of the Opera.

Throughout the entirety of his remarkable and distinguished career, McGillin has garnered a multitude of prestigious accolades, serving as a resounding testament to his unwavering dedication, unrelenting passion, and truly exceptional skill, which has earned him widespread recognition and acclaim, culminating in a Tony Award nomination, a most coveted honor in the world of entertainment.

Career

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2021
tick, tick... BOOM!
tick, tick... BOOM! as "Sunday" Legend #7
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2020
Stars in the House
Stars in the House as Black Lambert
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2018
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2003
Nature
Nature as Narrator (voice)
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1999
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut as Gregory (singing voice) (uncredited)
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1996
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Additional Voices (voice)
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1994
The Swan Princess
The Swan Princess as Prince Derek (voice)
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1991
Company Business
Company Business as Bruce Wilson
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{"id":2076,"title":"Murder, She Wrote","year":1990,"character":"Charles Lockner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/murder-she-wrote","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Charles Lockner
{"id":161359,"title":"Great Performances","year":"1986","character":"Young Ben","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/great-performances-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161359.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161359.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
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{"id":80629,"title":"Where the Boys Are","year":"1984","character":"Chip","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/where-the-boys-are-1984","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80629.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80629.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
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1982
Take Your Best Shot
Take Your Best Shot as Dean Hilliard
{"id":163498,"title":"Love's Savage Fury","year":"1979","character":"Ferris","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/loves-savage-fury-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163498.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163498.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
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1978
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Wheels
Wheels as Greg Trenton
{"id":164110,"title":"Mary White","year":"1977","character":"Richard Sloan III","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mary-white","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164110.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164110.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Mary White
Mary White as Richard Sloan III
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1976
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The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files as Davey Woodhull
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Columbo
Columbo as George Camponella
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2023
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2013