Cameron Mackintosh Biography: Children, Age, Movies, Siblings, Net Worth, Awards, Spouse

Sir Cameron Anthony Mackintosh is a legendary British theatrical producer and theatre owner whose transformative work on Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Miss Saigon, and Hamilton has redefined the musical theatre genre.

Born in London, his innovative vision and global success embody the creative spirit of British excellence, making him one of the most influential figures in modern entertainment.

Profile

• Full Name: Cameron Anthony Mackintosh
• Stage Name: Cameron Mackintosh
• Born: October 17, 1946
• Age: 78 years old
• Birthplace: Enfield, London, England, UK
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Theatrical Producer, Theatre Owner
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Parents: Ian Robert Mackintosh (Father), Diana Gladys Mackintosh (Mother)
• Siblings: Robert Mackintosh (Brother), Fiona Mackintosh (Sister)
• Spouse: Michael Le Poer Trench
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $1.2 billion (£958 million)

Early Life & Education

Cameron Mackintosh was born on October 17, 1946, in Enfield, London, to Ian Robert Mackintosh, a Scottish timber merchant and jazz trumpeter, and Diana Gladys Mackintosh (née Tonna), a Maltese-French production secretary.

His ethnicity reflects his Scottish father and Maltese-French mother, and he was raised Roman Catholic, a faith that shaped his upbringing.

Growing up with a younger brother, Robert, and a younger sister, Fiona, Cameron was inspired at age eight by a matinee of Julian Slade’s musical Salad Days, igniting his passion for theatre production.

Cameron Mackintosh attended Prior Park College, a Roman Catholic boarding school in Bath, England, where he cultivated his interest in the performing arts.

Career

Cameron Mackintosh began his career as a stagehand at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in his late teens, advancing to assistant stage manager on touring productions.

In 1967, he co-produced five plays at the Kenton Theatre in Henley with Robin Alexander. By the 1970s, he became a London-based producer, staging early productions like Anything Goes (1969), The Card (1973), Side by Side by Sondheim (1976), My Fair Lady (1978), and Tomfoolery (1980).

His breakthrough came in 1981 with Cats, produced with Andrew Lloyd Webber, which defied skepticism to become one of the longest-running musicals on Broadway and the West End, earning seven Tony Awards.

In 1985, he brought Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil’s Les Misérables to London, transforming a French concept album into the West End’s longest-running musical.

In 1986, he produced Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running Broadway show. Other hits include Miss Saigon (1989), Mary Poppins (2004, co-produced with Disney), and Oliver! (2008), and Hamilton (2017 London transfer).

Mackintosh owns eight London theatres, including the Prince Edward, Noël Coward, and Sondheim, and holds a 75% stake in Music Theatre International.

In 2024, he co-produced a new Oliver! At the Gielgud Theatre and a French-language Les Misérables at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. His innovative marketing and global branding have set industry standards.

Awards & Nominations

• 1983: Drama Desk Award – Outstanding Musical for Little Shop of Horrors
• 1987: Tony Award – Best Musical for Les Misérables
• 1987: Drama Desk Award – Outstanding Musical for Les Misérables
• 1988: Tony Award – Best Musical for The Phantom of the Opera
• 1991: Laurence Olivier Award – Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre
• 1999: Drama Desk Award – Unique Theatrical Experience for Swan Lake
• 2012: Academy Award Nomination – Best Motion Picture for Les Misérables (film)
• 2012: BAFTA Nomination – Best Film for Les Misérables (film)
• 2014: Tony Award – Best Revival of a Musical for Carousel
• 2022: Grammy Nomination – Best Musical Theater Album for Les Misérables: The Staged Concert
• 2014: American Theater Hall of Fame – First British producer inducted
• 1996: Knighted for services to musical theatre

Social Media

Cameron Mackintosh maintains a low profile on social media.

Personal Life

Cameron Mackintosh, 78, has been partnered with Australian theatre photographer Michael Le Poer Trench since meeting at the 1982 opening of Oklahoma! in Adelaide.

They live between homes in London, Stavordale Priory in Somerset, and the 14,000-acre Nevis Estate in Scotland. A Libra, he was raised Roman Catholic by his Maltese mother.

He has no spouse or children and is openly gay, ranking 4th on The Independent’s Pink List in 2005 and 2006.

A patron of The Food Chain, a London-based HIV charity and arts programs, he supports young talent through scholarships.

A fan of cricket, rugby, and old buildings, he owns eight London theatres and is involved in a land-use dispute at his Nevis Estate.

Net Worth

Cameron Mackintosh’s net worth is estimated at $1.2 billion (£958 million).

His wealth comes from producing iconic musicals like Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, and Cats, owning eight West End theatres, and a 75% stake in Music Theatre International. Film adaptations, such as Les Misérables (2012), and global royalties also contribute.

Filmography

• Les Misérables (Film, 2012) – Producer
• The Phantom of the Opera (Film, 2004) – Co-Producer
• Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh (TV Special, 1998) – Producer
• Les Misérables: The Staged Concert (TV Special, 2019) – Producer
• Stage Productions (Selected):
• Anything Goes (1969)
• Side by Side by Sondheim (1976)
• My Fair Lady (1978)
• Cats (1981)
• Les Misérables (1985)
• The Phantom of the Opera (1986)
• Miss Saigon (1989)
• Five Guys Named Moe (1990)
• Mary Poppins (2004)
• Avenue Q (2006, London transfer)
• Oliver! (2008)
• Hamilton (2017, London transfer)