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Robert Gérard Goulet (November 26, 1933 – October 30, 2007) was an American singer and actor. Cast as Sir Lancelot and originating the role in the 1960 Broadway musical Camelot starring opposite established Broadway stars Richard Burton and Julie Andrews, he achieved instant recognition with his performance and interpretation of the song "If Ever I Would Leave You", which became his signature song. His debut in Camelot marked the beginning of a stage, screen, and recording career. A Grammy Award winner, his career spanned almost six decades. Goulet starred in an acclaimed 1966 television version of the musical Brigadoon, a production which won five primetime Emmy Awards. He gained recognition for his performance as Billy Bigelow in an abridged 1967 network television version of the musical Carousel. In 1968, he won Broadway's Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for The Happy Time, a musical about a French-Canadian family set in Ottawa, in the role of photographer Jacques Bonnard, which gave Goulet the opportunity to display an authentic French-Canadian accent. He later returned to Broadway in 1993 as King Arthur in a revival of Camelot.

Quick facts about Robert Goulet

  • Full name: Robert Goulet
  • Born: 1933-11-26
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q720742

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Who is Robert Goulet?

Robert Gérard Goulet (November 26, 1933 – October 30, 2007) was an American singer and actor. Cast as Sir Lancelot and originating the role in the 1960 Broadway musical Camelot starring opposite established Broadway stars Richard Burton and Julie Andrews, he achieved instant recognition with his performance and interpretation of the song "If Ever I Would Leave You", which became his signature song.

What nationality is Robert Goulet?

Robert Goulet is United States.

When was Robert Goulet born?

Robert Goulet was born on 1933-11-26.

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