Rob Guest

Rob Guest
Born
Robert John Guest

(1950-07-17)17 July 1950
Died1 October 2008(2008-10-01) (aged 58)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Resting placeMacquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium
Occupations
  • Musical theatre performer
  • actor
  • singer
  • television host
Spouse(s)Judy Guest (married, 1994 - 2002 separated)
Lynette Perry (divorced)
PartnerKellie Dickerson
Children2
AwardsBenny Award (1993)
Korean Song Festival Best Male Vocalist
New Zealand Performer of the Year (1979)
New Zealand Male Theatrical Performer of the Year (1988)

Robert John Guest OBE (17 July 1950 – 1 October 2008) was a New Zealand-Australian actor, television personality and host and singer, who started his career in pop music in New Zealand, before becoming best known for his work in Australian musical theatre, particularly in various productions of The Phantom of the Opera. He played the lead for a record-breaking 2,289 performances over seven years, more than any other performer.[1]

  1. ^ "ROB GUEST O.B.E. (as The Wizard)". Wickedthemusical.com.au. Archived from the original on 22 July 2008. Retrieved 1 October 2008.