David Thaxton, 1982
Actors · May 12, 1982
David Thaxton
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David Thaxton is 44 years old, born May 12, 1982 in United Kingdom · Taurus.
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About
David Thaxton won a Laurence Olivier Award for his performance in the Donmar Warehouse's Passion, cementing himself as a major force in musical theatre. Born in Wales in 1982, he's starred as Enjolras and Javert in Les Misérables, The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, and most recently as Max von Mayerling in Sunset Boulevard on both the West End and Broadway. A Taurus, he channels the sign's natural gravitas into powerhouse vocal roles.
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Biography
David Thaxton is a Welsh singer, actor and musical theatre and opera performer born on 12 May 1982. He won the 2011 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his role in the Donmar Warehouse's Passion. His West End credits span major roles: Enjolras and Javert in Les Misérables, The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, Kevin T in Come from Away, and Raoul de Chagny in Love Never Dies. In 2023, he starred as Max von Mayerling in the West End revival of Sunset Boulevard and reprised the role for his Broadway debut in 2024, earning a second Olivier Award nomination. He is scheduled to return to the West End in summer 2026 as Pontius Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar. As an actor in musical theatre and opera, Thaxton performs across stage, recording, and live performance contexts. Born under Taurus, he brings the sign's vocal depth and emotional intensity to classical and contemporary musical roles. A Life Path 1, he embodies pioneering leadership in reviving and reimagining iconic theatre characters.
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Trivia
- Won the 2011 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Passion at the Donmar Warehouse.
- Made his Broadway debut in 2024 reprising his West End role as Max von Mayerling in Sunset Boulevard, earning a second Olivier nomination.
- Has played both Enjolras and Javert in Les Misérables on the West End, two of the musical's most vocally demanding roles.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. David Thaxton tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
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Frequently asked
- How old is David Thaxton?
- David Thaxton is 44 years old (born May 12, 1982).
- When is David Thaxton's birthday?
- David Thaxton was born on May 12, 1982.
- What is David Thaxton's zodiac sign?
- David Thaxton is a Taurus, born May 12, 1982.
- What is David Thaxton's Chinese zodiac sign?
- David Thaxton was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is David Thaxton from?
- David Thaxton is from United Kingdom.
- What does David Thaxton do?
- David Thaxton is a actor.
- Is David Thaxton still alive?
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