Who was the Lead singer in original Les Miserables?

The lead singer in the original production of "Les Misérables," which premiered in Paris in 1980, was the French actor and singer Jean Valjean, portrayed by actor and singer Colm Wilkinson. Wilkinson's powerful performance of the role, particularly in the song "Bring Him Home," has become iconic. In the English-language version that debuted in London in 1985, he also reprised the role of Jean Valjean, further solidifying his association with the character.