's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. When he was 11 years old he went to Plymouth College, an independent boarding school, because his parents thought this would give him a good education. Ball took part in many promotional activities at the end of the 2006 to coincide with the release of his album One Voice. The 25th Anniversary Concert of Les Misrables was held at The O2 Arena. Michael went on to star as Raoul in The Phantom Of The Opera in 1987 and has since played parts in numerous major theatre productions including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Sweeney Todd and Les Misrables. But what do you expect? He had an interest in theatre and acting since his childhood that he learned music by singing along to several songs. Chatting about the children to The Daily Mail, Michael explained: "Theyre sort of my step-grandchildren, I suppose, but it doesnt feel like that. He made his West End debut in 1985 playing Marius Pontmercy in the original London production of Les Misrables, and went on to star in 1987 as Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera. On 26 December 2014, Ball starred in Victoria Wood's musical That Day We Sang, reuniting him with his Sweeney Todd co-star Imelda Staunton. 'I was cheerful, and f**k me, was I ready . On 10 April 2013, Ball guest hosted The One Show for the first time as a stand-in presenter. He spent the first quarter of 2006 on complete vocal rest, following the illness that caused him to leave The Woman in White on Broadway. Michael C. Hall is married to Morgan Macgregor since 2016, wed in New York. He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Musical Theatre. In 1998 Ball performed at three big concerts: The Fiftieth Birthday Concert of Andrew Lloyd Webber at the Royal Albert Hall (released on DVD), Sondheim Tonight at the Barbican Centre (released on CD) and Hey, Mr. Producer: The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh (released on CD and DVD). He explained: I could never have achieved what Ive achieved without Cathy. The crooner recently opened up about why this was in an unearthed chat. Forever synonymous with her six-season '50s sitcom, I Love Lucy, the starlet is truly loved by many with reruns of her show still making audiences laugh to this day."Give her an ashtray, and she could do 20 minutes of shtick; she was one of the greatest comedians of all time," mused one of Ball's closest friends, Lillian Briggs . He made his West End debut in 1985 playing Marius Pontmercy in the original London production of Les Misrables, . The pair first met when Cathy - a broadcaster and journalist - interviewed him when. The actor and singer, 58, who is known for starring as Marius in Les Miserables as well as for his roles in Hairspray, Sweeney Todd and The Phantom of the Opera, is in a long-term relationship with former presenter Cathy McGowan, 78. Hunnicutt on M*A*S*H, was married to his M*A*S*H co-star Judy Farrell for 20 years before finding love with Shelley Fabares. It wasn't long before Cameron Mackintosh and propelled his career to the bright lights of the west end. The star revealed how he couldnt imagine my life without her. Originally from Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, Michael's father was English and his mother Welsh. It was released on 20 November 2006. On 24 April it became No. The singer and performer came second in the. Tiffany's net worth is not available as of 2023, however, Michael is estimated to have a net worth of $20 million. Ball was appointed as the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 Birthday Honours. Lisa Stansfield It sold almost 36,000 copies in its first 48 hours,[18] and was "biggest trending song" as measured by the Official Charts Company. Michael Ball is an English actor and singer who has starred in musicals both in the West End and on Broadway. Ball was born in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, to a Welsh mother and an English father. The singer came second representing Britain at Eurovision in 1992 and has gone on to have four number one albums in the UK. Ball appeared on a number of television and radio programmes to promote the album. If you have a . The pair have been together since 1992, but met in 1989 when Cathy was working as an entertainment reporter at the BBC and interviewed him regarding his musical Aspects Of Love. For his services to musical theatre, he was even appointed as the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 Birthday Honours. The single reached number 20 in the UK, while an eponymous album released in the same year reached number 1. In London's West End, he originated the roles of Marius in "Les Miserables" (his West End Debut) and Alex in "Aspects of Love" - a role he later recreated on Broadway. He graduated in 1984. Claudia Winkleman took over the vacant Sunday evening slot later that month. He also studied drama at Guildford School of Acting, during which he even went out for buskin to earn money. Seeing the passion in Ball, his father took him to see shows in the school holidays. "Why does it make any difference?" Michael also recently opened up on life with Cathy in a chat with Platinum Magazine. His next important role came when Cameron Mackintosh cast him as Marius in the original London cast of Les Misrables, but he caught glandular fever and he took six or seven weeks off sick to recover from the associated tonsillitis and post-viral fatigue. The evening concert telecast live to cinemas across the UK, Ireland and globally. He joined a youth theatre, which led to his studying drama at Guildford School of Acting, where he found an environment that suited him. 1 charting songs; "Love Changes Everything" and "You'll Never Walk Alone". In 2010 and 2011, Ball guest presented six episodes of Lorraine for ITV Breakfast. Ball lives with the former presenter of Ready Steady Go!, Cathy McGowan. Double act: Michael Ball, pictured with his partner of 22 years Cathy McGowan, says he's happily a one woman man Another devotee, Julia, first saw Michael on stage in 1985, when she was 15. Sandie Shaw has said she finally forgives her ex husband Jeff Banks, 50 years after she claims he blew her fortune and left her living in a caravan. Amazing!"[3]. In late November 2020, Ball along with Alfie Boe hit the charts with the release of their fourth studio record, "Together At Christmas". His zodiac sign is Cancer. All profits made went to this charity. Michael Ball (1992-present) Children. Michael Ball is a 60 year old British Actor. The proud father admitted: 'Alacrity means brisk and cheerful readiness,' responds Siri. He won in 2008 for his role as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray,[1] and then in 2013 for the title role in the revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The pair met in the 1980s and have lived together since 1992. [15] Released by Decca Records,[17] with all proceeds going to NHS Charities Together, the recording went straight to number one in the United Kingdom's "The Official Big Top 40" chart. Ball also has an established career as a recording artist with his hit songs; "Love Changes Everything". Ball co-judged the second series of ITV reality television show Soapstar Superstar in 2007. Promotional activities took place throughout October and November 2007 for these releases including appearances on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross and Loose Women. Michael explained: It was a really scary thing. Elon Musk. However, as far as family goes, he is father to her daughter, Emma Bennett, from her previous relationship and grandfather to his girlfriend's grandchildren, Connor and Grace. He also explained how he doesnt really think about their 19-year age gap either. However, theyre perfectly happy with the decision. Cathy even once saved Michael's life after rescuing him from a burning building. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. He got another hit playing the role of Raoul in the second casting of "The Phantom of the Opera" in London in 1986. His role in "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street". He followed his Donmar success by originating the role of Caractacus Potts in the stage adaptation of the popular film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. His birth name is Michael Ashley Ball. As fans know, this is not the first time Hall has been married, and he was actually married to his Dexter co-star Jennifer Carpenter from 2008 to 2010. His first regular show on Radio 2 was Michael Ball's "Sunday Brunch" in 2008. Michael Ball and Cathy McGowan at the Savoy Hotel (Picture: Tom Wargacki/WireImage) The other partner in his life is Cathy McGowan. A post shared by Michael Ball OBE (@mrmichaelball) on Mar 9, 2019 at 6:03am PST. In August 2007 he made his BBC Proms debut with An Evening with Michael Ball at the Royal Albert Hall, which marked the first time a musical theatre star had been given a solo concert at the classical music festival. Ball is stepfather to McGowan's daughter, Emma, and grandfather to Emma's children. And despite being in a long relationship, he does not share any children with McGowan. On 10 February 2010, Ball recorded a television pilot for ITV1, which was commissioned as a full series in the summer, titled The Michael Ball Show. Michael Ball has quite healthy earnings from his stable and successful career as an actor, singer, and broadcaster. Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Award for Best Actor in a Musical. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. [14]. Lucy wrote to a friend in 1983 when she . Soon after his graduation in 1984, Ball's singing career rapidly got off the ground. "Im too old to be a toyboy, and age has never been an issue or thought about. On 18 November 2013, Ball guest presented an episode of teatime chat show The Paul O'Grady Show after Paul O'Grady was taken ill.[9] On 24 November 2013, he guest starred as a fictionalized version of himself in the British sitcom Toast of London. Within 24 hours, the performance was recorded, and made into a digital single featuring the NHS Voices of Care Choir, and Moore's spoken words. He met the Ready Steady Go! Michael Ball started his career with his first role in "Godspell" at Aberystwyth Arts Centre. In a dramatic personal. After a successful run with the Baltimore Ravens, Oher signed a five-year, $20 million deal with the Tennessee Titans in 2014. After a short break, in 2013 Ball returned to Radio 2 with a new show, Sunday Night With Michael Ball, airing on Sunday evenings between 7pm and 9pm. Ball had his own TV series, Michael Ball, in 1993 and 1994 a Christmas Special in 1995 and a three-part series in 1998 filmed by BBC Cymru Wales Ball in the Hall. For most of the next nine months he lived alone in his flat feeling depressed; he did not seek therapy and left Les Misrables. It entered the UK charts at number 10. The former Tory defence secretary, Mr Michael Portillo, widely tipped for an imminent return to Westminster, has confessed to having homosexual experiences as a young man. The album includes a compilation of previously released material celebrating Ball's 25-year anniversary in the music industry, as well as six new tracks, including "You Can't Stop the Beat", from Hairspray. [1][20] Cathy was previously married to actor Hywel Bennett, the marriage producing a daughter Emma. (1.78m) while his body weighs around 85kg(187 lbs). From online or printed sources and from publicly accessible databases. Ball co-hosted the Olivier Awards with Imelda Staunton on 13 March 2011 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. Casts of the current London, international tour and original 1985 London productions took part, comprising an ensemble of 300 performers and musicians. They met around 1989 when she was an entertainment reporter for a BBC London magazine show and interviewed him during rehearsals for Aspects of Love. The album reached number one in the UK album charts and, although Ball has had many hits, this is his first solo number 1 selling album in 26 years. Michael Bolton, a successful . More info. This involved singing the song "Home" on ITV's GMTV, This Morning, and the BBC One programme The Heaven and Earth Show, hosted by Gloria Hunniford. They have lived together since 1992. [1], Thames Television invited Ball to sing during the Miss England contest, a live televised event, and he sang well enough despite suffering from anxiety. Michael Ashley Ball, OBE, is a British singer, actor and broadcaster. Thank you so much for supporting the album, to the fans who've connected with it and bought it. It featured Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Norm Lewis as Javert, Lea Salonga as Fantine, Ramin Karimloo as Enjolras, Hadley Fraser as Grantaire, Katie Hall as Cosette, Matt Lucas as Thnardier, Jenny Galloway as Madame Thnardier, Samantha Barks as ponine, Nick Jonas as Marius Pontmercy, the role Ball delivered in the original London production. 2016.Ball and Boe :one night only. Michael Oher was the starting left tackle of the Baltimore Ravens when they won the NFL Super Bowl in 2012. Ball went to Plymouth College when he turned 11 years during the same time, he joined his fellow junior boarders on Sunday morning at the Pathfinder bible group in St Andrew's church. rumors appeared during the run of ASPECTS OF LOVE. Since reaching Number 2 in the UK Singles Chart with "Love Changes Everything" from Aspects of Love, Ball had lesser success with follow up singles, but in the main has concentrated on releasing albums, all of which achieved gold status within weeks, and in the case of The Movies album in 1998, platinum in seven weeks (released 26 October, confirmed platinum status on 12 December). Alone Together was his one-man show first performed at the Donmar Warehouse (which was reprised in 2004 for the Singular Sensations season at the Haymarket). In 2004, he co-starred with Petula Clark in a production of Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard at the Cork Opera House, later broadcast by the BBC. [citation needed], In February 2013, Ball released his album "Both Sides Now" featuring the song "Fight the Fight" from Tim Rice's new musical From Here to Eternity.[8]. He guest presented This Morning for a short period. He has presented the show on several occasions since. He has twice won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Michael Ball (Michael Ashley Ball) was born on 27 June, 1962 in Bromsgrove, United Kingdom, is a Broadcaster, actor, singer. . It destroyed all my memorabilia gold records, videos and CDs and it didnt matter because everyone was all right.. Their cover of "You'll Never Walk Alone" reached number one in the UK Singles Chart on 24 April, not only giving Ball his first chart-topping single at the age of 57, but also making Moore the oldest ever person in history to score a number one hit. They met when McGowan, a former TV presenter, interviewed him when he was appearing in Lloyd-Webber's Aspects of Love, and have been together for 30 years. It was released along with a performance DVD of his 2007 tour, One Voice Live, filmed at London's Hammersmith Apollo. During our 5 minute chat it was quite obvious that Maria adored Michael. This song was released as a single by Ball in 1989 and stayed in the British pop charts for fourteen weeks. In November 2005, Ball returned to Broadway as Count Fosco in The Woman in White, which transferred from London's West End. He performed a number of summer concerts, including the Hampton Court Music Festival on 14 June 2008. He has never had singing lessons, but as a boy he learned to sing by singing along to music, for example; songs by Ella Fitzgerald, Mahalia Jackson and Frank Sinatra. Michael Bolton was married to Maureen McGuire for 15 years before fans got to know him as a music icon of the early '90s. I was depressed, destructive, and unfocused, and she made my life better," Ball revealed in his confession. After speeches from Cameron Mackintosh, Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schnberg, the performance concluded with pupils from school productions of Les Misrables entering the arena. In October of 2004 he reprised his "Alone Together" show in the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, as part of their "Singular Sensations" series.2005 has been an interesting, active year for him. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Ball is a concert artist: he tours frequently around the United Kingdom and has also performed concerts in Australia and the United States. 1 on his 100th birthday. Casts of the current London, international tour and original 1985 London productions took part, comprising an ensemble of 300 performers and musicians. It was released along with a performance DVD of his 2007 tour, One Voice Live, filmed at London's Hammersmith Apollo. By registering to HELLO! He called her "the best" at giving him professional advice and strength. In the interview, Michael also revealed how Cathy helped him through a dark period during the early stages of their relationship. In April 2020, to mark 99-year old Captain Tom Moore completing the first phase of his fundraising walk during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ball sang "You'll Never Walk Alone" for him live on BBC Breakfast. On 29 December 2013, Ball was a contestant on a celebrity Christmas edition of Catchphrase. We keep things fresh, but theres also a real comfort in longevity. [1], Ball played Alex in Aspects of Love, both in London and New York, and Giorgio in the London production of Stephen Sondheim's Passion. Its just not something that we need to do, My public life is insane, but once that front door closes I leave that version of myself outside and I just like to relax at home.. Ball hosted Ball over Broadway and The Greenroom on BBC Radio 2 and several specials on subjects such as Nat King Cole, Cameron Mackintosh, and Cy Coleman. Find out more about Michael's ex-wife here. 1 on his 100th birthday.[19]. Michael is currently dating Zoe ball, but since he has 3 daughters it's obvious that he is divorced or had a past relationship. While the Brits are understood to share a strong bond, their twenty-year age gap, which often comes across during conversations, irritates Ball. Michael Ball is set to join Alan Titchmarsh on Alan Titchmarsh: Spring into Summer, but how much do you know about the talented singer behind the cameras? He has recorded 3 albums with Alfie Boe.. 2 reached number 1, Ball & Boe Together:in 2016, Ball & Boe: Together Again in 2017 .. their third album Ball & Boe:Back together in 2019 reached number 2 in the album charts. The couple was in a relationship since 2012. The single reached number 20 in the UK, while an eponymous album released in the same year reached number 1. Son of Richard Ball and Elizabeth (Linton) Ball. Ball starred as Mack in Mack and Mabel, which toured the UK in 2015.