Thomas James O'Leary

Thomas James O'Leary (born June 21, 1956) is an American film, television, and theatre actor. He began his acting career on the theater stage in New York and eventually transitioned to Broadway theaters, film, and television. O'Leary gained recognition for his portrayal of the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, performing in the Third National Touring production for over a year and on Broadway from late 1996 to January 1999. He was personally selected by Harold Prince to play the title role for the 10th anniversary celebration in 1998. O'Leary currently resides in Los Angeles.More