Top 10 Portrayals of Javert in Les Miserables (West End / Broadway)

The definitive Javert. He delivered the best rendition of Stars in the history of the show. The determination, the obsessiveness, the power, and the seriousness really show in this legendary performance, which was made popular thanks to the 10th anniversary at the Royal Albert Hall in 1995.

Perfection.

I am still, 25 years later, absolutely blown away by this astounding performance, if you can even call it that. It was just Javert in the flesh standing there!

No one can ever channel a character as brilliantly as our dear Philip does!

The original that isn't really talked about. A really talented actor who gets overlooked. He had a rich baritone voice and a really scary-looking face that truly milked the role.

He should always be remembered.

This man's powerful, rich baritone really makes this performance soar with such passion, aggression, and power, which makes his suicide scene even more gut-wrenching.

That cast in general is amazing, but Earl is so terrifying and so memorable that I couldn't resist putting him on this list.

Earl Carpenter's performance was great. His songs were amazing when I watched his performance in Les Misérables.

It was an amazing Les Mis performance.

Many people love Hadley in general, but his Javert was very popular, as well as Ramin's Valjean. These two are basically the bromance that makes this combo generate such a fan following.

I've never seen or heard him perform. I just know! If you have never heard him sing before, you are missing out! He has a cool vibrato when he sings, and he kills every role he plays, so I assume... Thanks, Hadley!

P.S.: His Grantaire is hilarious!

How is he not higher on the list? He is currently 6th on this list, but I'd say THAT is a mistake! His voice is so rich! I like how, in his portrayal of Javert, he isn't a villain. He just fights for what he thinks is right.

Norm Lewis's version of "Stars" does it for me. Incredible. Determined. Norm Lewis. Thanks, Norm!

While he's not the best as Javert for me, I much prefer him as the Phantom. He has made history as the first African American to play both of these parts, which is really groundbreaking.

His baritone voice can be out of control at times, but still, his performance is always wonderful.

I saw this man play Javert back in 2015, and he was wonderful. I found out later that he was the understudy for Philip Quast back in Australia.

No wonder he was so good! Learning from the legendary portrayal that many people look up to!

Amazing performance! I have never been moved so much by his rendition of Stars.

His voice really took a lot of getting used to, but still, his Javert was very compelling.

A bit higher than normal, but still a beautiful rendition.

Great. Just great. He took the part to fantastic heights.

Even though he just understudied for the part back in 2010, many people were really impressed with his take on the role. His rendition of "Stars" blew everyone away!

I haven't seen the guy play Javert, but I saw him play Enjolras back in 2015, and he was excellent. I have heard that he's really good as Javert as well, even though he's still very young.

I've been seeing this show for over 30 years, and this man IS Inspector Javert! Just wonderful. And first in front of Russell Crowe? Are you kidding me!

Not a favorite of mine, but he did pull off an excellent performance. He is a very good actor.

I saw him in the original show. He stopped the show twice with his two solitary solo songs. Absolutely fantastic theater.

You find yourself feeling sorry for him because of his singing, even if he is a bad guy.