HE is known for playing the title role in the West End's Phantom of the Opera and starring in the Seventies sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Av 'Em.
Here's all you need to know about stage and singing legend Michael Crawford.
How old is Michael Crawford?
Michael Crawford was born on January 19 1942 - making him 76.
He grew up between the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, and an army camp in Wiltshire where he and his mother lived during the war.
His very first role was that of Sammy the Little Sweep in a school production of Let's Make an Opera.
His big break came after Gene Kelly spotted him on Broadway and asked him to audition for a part in the musical Hello, Dolly!
After 20 years of stage and screen success he took up the role of the Phantom. He performed the role 1,300 times and won both an Olivier Award and a Tony Award for his performance.
Is Michael Crawford married?
Michael has been married once.
His first wife was called Gabrielle Lewis who he married in 1965.
They have two daughters but divorced in 1975.
He is now believed to be involved with the "Dancing Chef" Natasha MacAller, a former ballerina in Phantom.
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What TV shows has he been in?
Michael is most famous for playing Frank Spencer in Some Mothers Do 'Av Em.
But in the early Sixties he was in Not So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life, Chalk and Cheese for ITV and Sir Francis Drake.
Michael is on the The One Show tonight to discuss his role in the upcoming performance of Benjamin Britten's Noah's Flood with BBC Singers.
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