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The Phantom of the Opera (1925) -- A mad, disfigured composer seeks love with a lovely young opera singer.

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Trivia:
Before joining yes, he played in the folk rock group the Strawbs. more
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Awards:
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Alternate Names:
Yes
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Filmography

Soundtrack:
  1. Grumpy Old Picture Show (2008) (V) (writer: "The Jig", "Sea Horses", "Birdman Of Alcatraz", "Judas Iscariot", "Always With Me", "An Angel Spoke To Me", "Tigger The Bounce", "Counter Attack", "Merlin The Magician", "Catherine Of Aragon / Catherine Howard / Anne Boleyn / The Day Thou Gavest Lord") (arranger: "See A Monkey On A Stick", "Eleanor Rigby", "Amazing Grace", "Starship Trooper")
  2. The Other Side of Rick Wakeman (2007) (V) (writer: "The Henry Suite", "Gone But Not Forgotten", "The Meeting", "After The Ball", "Birdman Of Alcatraz", "Guinevere/ Merlin The Magician", "Children Of Chernobyl" (Audio only)) (arranger: "See A Monkey On A Stick", "A Glimpse Of Heaven", "Morning Has Broken", "And You And I", "Wonderous Stories", "Help/ Eleanor Rigby")
  3. Classic Artists: Yes (2007) (V) (writer: "Siberian Khatru", "Ritual (Nous Sommes Du Soleil)", "Mind Drive")
  4. Amazing Grace (2007) (V) (performer: "Amazing Grace (Piano)", "There Is A Green Hill Far Away", "Glad That I Live Am I", "Nearer, My God, To Thee", "All Things Bright And Beautiful", "Jerusalem", "When We Walk With The Lord (Trust And Obey)", "All People That On Earth Do Dwell", "I Vow To Thee, My Country", "When I Survey The Wonderous Cross", "Morning Has Broken", "Abide With Me", "The Day Thou Gavest Lord Hath Ended", "Ode To Joy", "Amazing Grace")
  5. Yes: Live at Montreux 2003 (2007) (V) (writer: "Siberian Khatru", "South Side Of The Sky", "Heart Of The Sunrise") ("Catherine Of Aragon/ Anne Boleyn/ Jane Seymour")
  6. Rick Wakeman: Made in Cuba (2006) (V) (writer: "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth", "The Realisation/ The Spaceman", "The Visit/ Return Of The Phantom", "Jane Seymour", "King Arthur Medley", "Cathedral Of The Sky", "Merlin The Magician") (performer: "Jane Seymour")
  7. Songs from Tsongas: Yes 35th Anniversary Concert (2005) (V) (writer: "South Side Of The Sky", "Mind Drive (Part 3)", "The Meeting Room", "The Meeting", "Ritual (Nous Sommes Du Soleil)") (performer: "Mind Drive (Part 3)", "The Meeting Room", "The Meeting") ("Mind Drive (Parts 1 & 2)")
  8. Jon Anderson: Tour of the Universe (2005) (V) (performer: "Show Me")
  9. Yes: Acoustic (2004) (V) (writer: "South Side Of The Sky/ Piano Solo") (performer: "South Side Of The Sky/ Piano Solo")
  10. Out There (2004) (V) (writer: "Out There", "The Mission", "To Be With You", "Universe Of Sound", "Music Of Love", "The Cathedral Of The Sky")
  11. Yesspeak (2003) (V) (writer: "Siberian Khatru", "South Side Of The Sky", "Heart Of The Sunrise") ("Catherine Of Aragon/ Catherine Howard/ Jane Seymour")
  12. Rick Wakeman: Live in Buenos Aires (2001) (V) (writer: "Lancelot And The Black Knight", "Catherine Howard", "Catherine Of Aragon", "The Visit", "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth", "Catherine Parr", "Merlin The Magician", "Buried Alive", "1984/ Robot Man")
  13. "Top Ten" (1 episode, 2001)
        - Prog Rock (2001) TV episode (writer: "Lancelot And The Black Knight") (performer: "Lancelot And The Black Knight")
  14. Yes: Keys to Ascension (2001) (V) (writer: "Siberian Khatru", "The Revealing Science Of God (Dance Of The Dawn)")
  15. Rick Wakeman: The Legend Live in Concert 2000 (2000) (V) (writer: "Birdman Of Alcatraz", "Seasons Of Change", "Jane Seymour", "Children Of Chernobyl", "Sea Horses" (audio only), "Gone But Not Forgotten" (audio only), "Elgin Mansions" (audio only), "Merlin The Magician" (audio only)) (arranger: "Canon In D", "Catherine Howard/ Catherine Of Aragon", "The Nursery Rhyme Concerto", "The Journey/ Dance Of A Thousand Lights", "And You And I/ Wonderous Stories", "Guinevere/ Lancelot And The Black Knight", "Help/ Eleanor Rigby", "Clair De Lune", "Morning Has Broken" (audio only), "The Day Thou Gavest Lord Hath Ended" (audio only))

  16. "Rock Family Trees" (1 episode, 1998)
        - The Prog Rock Years (1998) TV episode (writer: "Catherine Howard", "The Journey", "Arthur", "Lancelot And The Black Knight", "Themes", "Silent Talking") (performer: "Catherine Howard", "The Journey", "Arthur", "Lancelot And The Black Knight")
  17. "This Is Your Life" (1 episode, 1998)
        - Rick Wakeman (1998) TV episode (writer: "Merlin The Magician") (performer: "Merlin The Magician")
  18. Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe: An Evening of Yes Music Plus (1994) (V) (writer: "Intro/ Catherine Parr/ Merlin The Magician", "Birthright", "Themes", "Brother Of Mine", "The Meeting", "Heart Of The Sunrise", "Order Of The Universe") (arranger: "All Good People (Extended Version)")
  19. Rick Wakeman: The Classical Connection (1991) (V) (writer: "Merlin The Magician", "After The Ball", "Sea Horses", "Julia/ 1984 Overture") (arranger: "Summertime", "Eleanor Rigby")
  20. Yesshows '91: Union Tour Live (1991) (V) (writer: "Heart Of The Sunrise") (performer: "Excerpts from: Catherine Of Aragon/ Anne Boleyn/ Catherine Parr/ Merlin The Magician") (arranger: "Excerpts from: Catherine Of Aragon/ Anne Boleyn/ Catherine Parr/ Merlin The Magician")
  21. Yes: Greatest Video Hits (1991) (V) (writer: "Madrigal")
  22. YesYears (1991) (V) (writer: "Siberian Khatru", "Ritual (Nous Sommes Du Soleil)", "Catherine Of Aragon") (performer: "Catherine Of Aragon")
  23. Rick Wakeman: Live (1990) (V) (writer: "Anne Boleyn", "Elizabethan Rock/ Make Me A Woman", "Catherine Parr", "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth", "Merlin The Magician")

  24. In the Big Dream (1989) (V) (writer: "Themes", "Brother Of Mine", "Fist Of Fire", "Order Of The Universe", "I'm Alive", "Heart Of The Sunrise" (Live))
  25. Playing for Keeps (1986) (writer: "THINK WE'RE GONNA MAKE IT")
  26. Crimes of Passion (1984) (music: "IT'S A LOVELY LIFE")
    ... aka Ken Russell's Crimes of Passion (Australia)
  27. "Omnibus" (1 episode, 1982)
        - Rick Wakeman/Die Fledermaus/The Great Japan Exhibition (1982) TV episode (writer: "1984 Overture", "Elgin Mansions")
  28. Le chaînon manquant (1980) (writer: "FLYIN'", "STEAMHOLE DANCE") (performer: "FLYIN'", "STEAMHOLE DANCE") (producer: "STEAMHOLE DANCE")
    ... aka B.C. Rock (USA)
    ... aka De ontbrekende schakel (Belgium: Flemish title)
    ... aka The Missing Link (International: English title)

  29. "My Son, My Son" (1979) TV mini-series ("Birdman of Alcatraz")
  30. Yes: Live in Philadelphia 1979 (1979) (V) (writer: "Siberian Khatru")
  31. "The Old Grey Whistle Test" (3 episodes, 1972-1976)
    ... aka Whistle Test (UK: new title)
        - Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble (1976) TV episode (writer: "The Realisation", "Lancelot And The Black Knight", "The Spaceman", "Catherine Parr") (arranger: "The Journey/ Recollection")
        - Episode dated 16 January 1973 (1973) TV episode (writer: "Anne Of Cleves", "Catherine Howard", "Catherine Parr")
        - Episode #2.5 (1972) TV episode (writer: "Catherine Of Aragon", "Anne Boleyn")
  32. Yessongs (1975) (writer: "Excerpts from 'The Six Wives of Henry VIII'") (performer: "Excerpts from 'The Six Wives of Henry VIII'")
  33. Lisztomania (1975) (lyrics: "Excelsior Song") ("Hibernation")
  34. Rick Wakeman in Concert: Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1975) (TV) (writer: "Catherine Parr", "Guinevere", "The Journey", "Recollection", "The Battle", "The Forest", "Catherine Howard", "Merlin The Magician", "Anne Boleyn/ The Day Thou Gavest Lord Hath Ended", "Reprise from The Forest")
Composer:
  1. Roger Dean: Views (2001) (V)

  2. Midnight in Saint Petersburg (1996)
    ... aka Minuit à Saint-Petersbourg (Canada: French title)
  3. Bullet to Beijing (1995)
    ... aka Beijing express (Canada: French title)
    ... aka Len Deighton's Bullet to Beijing (USA: complete title)

  4. Hero: The Official Film of the 1986 FIFA World Cup (1987)
    ... aka Hero (short title)
  5. The Day After the Fair (1987) (TV)
  6. "Database" (1984) TV series
  7. G'olé! (1982)
  8. She (1982)
  9. The Burning (1981)
    ... aka Cropsy (USA: reissue title)

  10. "My Son, My Son" (1979) TV mini-series
  11. White Rock (1977)
  12. Lisztomania (1975)
  13. Rick Wakeman in Concert: Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1975) (TV)
  14. Una fórmula para correr (1975)

  15. The Phantom of the Opera (1925) (1990)
Music Department:
  1. Hero: The Official Film of the 1986 FIFA World Cup (1987) (musician)
    ... aka Hero (short title)
  2. Creepshow 2 (1987) (composer: additional music "The Raft")
    ... aka Dead and Undead: Creepshow 2 (USA: alternative title)
  3. "Lytton's Diary" (composer: title music) (4 episodes, 1985) (composer: theme music) (1 episode, 1985) (musician) (1 episode, 1985)
        - Come Uppance (1985) TV episode (musician)
        - Daddy's Girls (1985) TV episode (composer: title music)
        - Rabid Dingo: Shock Horror (1985) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - The Lady in the Mask (1985) TV episode (composer: title music)
        - The Silly Season (1985) TV episode (composer: title music)
          (1 more)
  4. Crimes of Passion (1984) (composer: song "It's a Lovely Life") (music producer) (musician: keybords)
    ... aka Ken Russell's Crimes of Passion (Australia)
  5. The Burning (1981) (music soundtrack producer)
    ... aka Cropsy (USA: reissue title)

  6. Zee and Co. (1972) (composer: party music) (uncredited)
    ... aka X, Y and Zee (USA)
Actor:
  1. Alone (2002) .... Night Clerk

  2. Crimes of Passion (1984) (uncredited) .... Wedding Photographer
    ... aka Ken Russell's Crimes of Passion (Australia)

  3. Lisztomania (1975) .... Thor
Self:
  1. "Richard & Judy's New Position" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
    ... aka Richard & Judy (UK: new title)
        - Episode dated 6 March 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  2. Prog Rock Britannia (2009) (TV) .... Himself
  3. "Mastermind" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
    ... aka Celebrity Mastermind (UK: promotional title)
    ... aka Junior Mastermind (UK: promotional title)
        - Episode dated 1 January 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  4. Countdown: One Last Consonant Please, Carol (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  5. "The Wright Stuff" .... Himself / ... (2 episodes, 2005-2008)
        - Episode #9.203 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Guest Panelist
        - Episode dated 25 February 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  6. "Loose Women" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode #13.8 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  7. "The ONE Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 25 August 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  8. "Richard & Judy" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 21 August 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  9. "Countdown" .... Himself (87 episodes, 1997-2008)
        - Episode #59.20 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #59.19 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #59.18 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #59.17 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #59.16 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
          (82 more)
  10. Grumpy Old Picture Show (2008) (V) .... Himself
  11. Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who (2007) .... Himself
  12. The Other Side of Rick Wakeman (2007) (V) .... Himself
  13. Classic Artists: Yes (2007) (V) .... Himself
  14. Amazing Grace (2007) (V) .... Himself
  15. Yes: Live at Montreux 2003 (2007) (V) .... Himself
  16. "Inside Out" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode dated 2 February 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  17. Rick Wakeman: Made in Cuba (2006) (V) .... Himself (Keyboards)
  18. "Grumpy Old Men" .... Himself (6 episodes, 2003-2006)
        - Being John Grumpy (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - This Is the Price We Pay (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Terminally Confused (2006) TV episode
        - Those Were the Days (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - So Who's to Blame? (2003) TV episode
          (1 more)
  19. "Top Gear" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode dated 7 May 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  20. "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" .... Himself / ... (5 episodes, 1998-2006)
        - Episode #18.5 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #12.2 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #6.8 (1999) TV episode .... Himself - Special Guest
        - Episode #5.3 (1999) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #4.7 (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  21. Grumpy Old New Year (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  22. The Wonderful World of Whiteley (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  23. "The Weakest Link" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka Weakest Link Champions' League (UK: alternative title)
        - Rock and Pop Special (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  24. Shameful Secrets of the 70s (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  25. "Soundstage" .... Himself - Keyboards (1 episode, 2005)
        - Yes: The 35th Anniversary (2005) TV episode .... Himself - Keyboards
  26. Songs from Tsongas: Yes 35th Anniversary Concert (2005) (V) .... Himself
  27. Jon Anderson: Tour of the Universe (2005) (V) .... Himself - Show Me
  28. Mr Countdown: A Tribute to Richard Whiteley (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  29. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  30. Blood on the Turntable (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  31. Moog (2004) .... Himself
  32. Yes: Acoustic (2004) (V) .... Himself/ Narration
  33. Out There (2004) (V) .... Himself
  34. "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka The Late Late Show (USA: short title)
        - Episode dated 27 January 2004 (2004) TV episode (as Yes) .... Himself
  35. "Have I Got News for You" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka HIGNFY (UK: short title)
    ... aka Have I Got 1992 for You (UK: rerun title)
    ... aka Have I Got Old News for You (UK: rerun title)
    ... aka Have I Got a Little Bit More News for You (UK: rerun title (longer version))
    ... aka Have I Got the 90s for You (UK: rerun title)
        - Episode #26.8 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  36. Yesspeak (2003) (V) .... Performer
  37. Richard Whiteley: Television Man (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  38. The Old Grey Whistle Test: Vol. 2 (2003) (V) .... Himself
  39. "Banzai" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Episode #1.5 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  40. God Save the Queen: the Soundtrack to the Summer of '77 (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  41. "This Is Your Life" .... Himself / ... (3 episodes, 1994-2002)
        - Bill Oddie (2002) TV episode .... Himself
        - Rick Wakeman (1998) TV episode .... Himself (Subject)
        - Danny Baker (1994) TV episode .... Himself
  42. Rick Wakeman: Live in Buenos Aires (2001) (V) .... Himself
  43. Roger Dean: Views (2001) (V) .... Himself - Presenter
  44. "A Question of Pop" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Episode #2.1 (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  45. "Top Ten" .... Himself / ... (2 episodes, 2000-2001)
        - Prog Rock (2001) TV episode .... Interviewee
        - Comedy Records (2000) TV episode .... Himself
  46. Yes: Keys to Ascension (2001) (V) .... Himself
  47. "Open House" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka Open House with Gloria Hunniford (UK)
        - Episode dated 14 November 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Himself
  48. Rick Wakeman: The Legend Live in Concert 2000 (2000) (V) .... Himself
  49. "Masterchef" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1994-2000)
        - Episode #10.15 (2000) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #5.8 (1994) TV episode .... Himself

  50. Heroes of Comedy: Norman Wisdom (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  51. "Mundo VIP" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
        - Show nº149 (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  52. "Rock Family Trees" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - The Prog Rock Years (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  53. "My Favourite Hymns" (1998) TV series .... Himself (unknown episodes)
  54. "Live at Jongleurs" (1997) TV series .... Himself - Host
  55. "Fox After Breakfast" .... Himself (1 episode, 1996)
    ... aka The Vicki Lawrence Show (new title)
        - Episode dated 29 September 1996 (1996) TV episode .... Himself
  56. "This Morning" .... Himself (1 episode, 1995)
    ... aka This Morning with Richard and Judy (UK: informal title)
        - Episode dated 12 May 1995 (1995) TV episode .... Himself
  57. Perry & Croft: The Sitcoms (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  58. An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  59. "Bygones" (1994) TV series .... Himself - Team Captain
  60. Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe: An Evening of Yes Music Plus (1994) (V) .... Himself
  61. Rick Wakeman: The Classical Connection (1991) (V) .... Himself
  62. Yesshows '91: Union Tour Live (1991) (V) .... Himself (Keyboards)
  63. Yes: Greatest Video Hits (1991) (V) .... Himself
  64. YesYears (1991) (V) .... Himself
  65. Rick Wakeman: Live (1990) (V) .... Himself

  66. In the Big Dream (1989) (V) .... Himself
  67. "Pop Quiz" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1981-1983)
        - Episode #3.1 (1983) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.3 (1982) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #1.2 (1981) TV episode .... Himself
  68. "Through the Keyhole" (1983) TV series .... Himself - Panellist (unknown episodes)
  69. "Omnibus" .... Himself (1 episode, 1982)
        - Rick Wakeman/Die Fledermaus/The Great Japan Exhibition (1982) TV episode .... Himself
  70. "GasTank" (1982) TV series .... Himself
  71. "Friday Night, Saturday Morning" .... Himself (1 episode, 1980)
        - Episode #2.7 (1980) TV episode .... Himself

  72. Yes: Live in Philadelphia 1979 (1979) (V) .... Himself
  73. "The Old Grey Whistle Test" .... Himself (4 episodes, 1972-1976)
    ... aka Whistle Test (UK: new title)
        - Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble (1976) TV episode
        - Episode #3.20 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 16 January 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.5 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
  74. "Piano Party" .... Himself (1 episode, 1976)
    ... aka Oscar Peterson's Piano Party (UK: complete title)
        - Episode #1.6 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
  75. Yessongs (1975) .... Himself (Keyboards)
  76. Rick Wakeman in Concert: Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1975) (TV) .... Himself
  77. Sounding Out: Yes (1972) (TV) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters - Volume 2 (2005) (V) .... Himself
  2. "Time Shift"
        - Prog Rock (2004) TV episode .... Himself


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Other Works:
(Album): The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1973). more
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