Elaine Paige
Elaine Paige is one of the most recognized British Actors of the Baby Boomer generation.
English singer, stage actress and radio presenter
"Elaine Paige's career-defining moment was arguably originating the role of Eva Perón in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Evita' in 1978." — About Elaine Paige
| Metric | Elaine Paige | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 78 | 53 | +25 yrs |
| Career length | 60 yrs | ~35 yrs | +25 yrs |
| Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Elaine Paige
Did you know that despite her iconic status in musical theatre, Elaine Paige briefly considered a career in teaching before finding success on stage?
- She was initially deemed too short (5ft) to play the lead role of Eva Perón in the original production of Evita.
- Her duet "I Know Him So Well" with Barbara Dickson from Chess spent four weeks at No. 1 in the UK singles chart.
- She became the first British female to have a solo album ("Stages") certified platinum in the UK.
- She made her Broadway debut in 1996, taking over the lead role of Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard.
- She co-founded the Elaine Paige Foundation, which supports various children's charities and arts education.
Elaine Paige's career-defining moment was arguably originating the role of Eva Perón in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Evita' in 1978. Her powerful performance and rendition of 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' catapulted her to stardom, establishing her as a leading lady of the West End.
Elaine Paige's enduring legacy is her status as the undisputed 'First Lady of British Musical Theatre,' having originated iconic roles and consistently championed the genre through her performances and radio work.