Erique Claudin — Phantom of the Opera Character Profile

About Erique Claudin

A violinist dismissed from the Paris Opera House due to hand injuries. He anonymously funds Christine Dubois's voice lessons and writes a piano concerto. After murdering publisher Maurice Pleyel in a misunderstanding, he is left horribly scarred by acid, dons a stolen mask, and becomes the Phantom of the Opera. He is later crushed to death during a cave-in in his lair.

Character Facts

Played by

Claude Rains

Appears in

Phantom of the Opera (1943)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Erique Claudin — Conflict Romantic Rival — Anatole Garron (Nelson Eddy)

  Claudin and Garron are indirect rivals in their pursuit of Christine's love.

• Erique Claudin — Conflict Murderer — Biancarolli (Jane Farrar)

  Claudin murders the prima donna to eliminate her opposition to Christine's rise.

• Erique Claudin — Professional Secret Patron — Christine Dubois (Susanna Foster)

  Claudin financially supports Christine's vocal training without revealing his identity.

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