Frances Ruffelle

Film & TV

London, England, UK

Frances Ruffelle (born 29 August 1965) is an English musical theatre actress and singer. She won a Tony Award in 1987, and represented the United Kingdom in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Lonely Symphony (We Will Be Free)", finishing 10th. The song became a UK Top 30 hit. In 1984, Ruffelle starred as Dinah in the original West End production of Starlight Express. From 1985, she…

Known for

• Locked Down — Neighbour2021
• Stars in the House — Self2020
• How to be Human — Maria2017
• Long Forgotten Fields — Sue Foster2017
• Devil's Tower — Kim2014
• Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story — Self2013
• Les Misérables — Whore 12012
• Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert — Eponine (1985 Cast)2010
• Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream — Self2010
• Broadway's Lost Treasures II — Eponine Thénardier (segment "Les Misérables")2004

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type

Person

Gender

Female

Origin

United Kingdom

Active from

1965-08-29

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Listeners

47,934

Total plays

294,531

Frances Ruffelle is a vocalist originally from Redbridge, Essex, UK, best known for her work in famous musicals. She notably originated the role of Eponine in 'Les Miserables', performing both in London's West End and on Broadway. Her role has received much acclaim, and she has won a Tony Award, a Helen Hayes Award, a Theatreworld Award, and an Outer Critic's Circle Award for Best Actress for her work. She has recorded several solo song releases as well as full albums such as 1996's 'Fragile'. <

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Wikidata facts

Instance of

human

Given name

Frances

Gender

female

Citizenship

United Kingdom

Place of birth

London

Spouse

John Caird

Occupation

actor

Languages spoken

English language

Award

Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical

Participant in

Eurovision Song Contest 1994

Instrument

voice

Official website

www.francesruffelle.com

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