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Hugh Michael Jackman (born 12 October 1968) is an Australian actor, singer, and producer. Beginning in theatre and television, Jackman landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine, playing it across the X-Men film franchise and in the Marvel Cinematic Universe from X-Men (2000) to Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Prominent on both screen and stage, he has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award and two Tony Awards, along with nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. Jackman was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2019.

Jackman has headlined films in various genres, including the romantic comedy Kate & Leopold (2001), the action-horror Van Helsing (2004), the drama The Prestige (2006), the period romance Australia (2008), the science fiction Real Steel (2011), the musical Les Misérables (2012), the thriller Prisoners (2013), the musical The Greatest Showman (2017), the political drama The Front Runner (2018), and the crime drama Bad Education (2019). For his role as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, and for The Greatest Showman soundtrack, Jackman received a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack. He also provided voice roles in the animated films Flushed Away, Happy Feet (both 2006), Rise of the Guardians (2012) and Missing Link (2019).

Jackman is also known for his early theatre roles in the original Australian productions of Beauty and the Beast as Gaston in 1995 and Sunset Boulevard as Joe Gillis in 1996. He earned a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for his performance as Curly McLain in the West End revival of Oklahoma! in 1998. In 2002, he made his American stage debut in a concert of Carousel as Billy Bigelow at Carnegie Hall. On Broadway, he won the 2004 Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role of Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz. From 2021 to 2023, Jackman starred as con man Harold Hill in the Broadway revival of the musical The Music Man, earning another Tony Award nomination. A four-time host of the Tony Awards, he won an Emmy Award for hosting the 2005 ceremony. He also hosted the 81st Academy Awards in 2009.

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Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman
57 years (Oct 12, 1968)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
53 Movies
10 TV Shows
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Hugh Jackman

International breakthrough as Wolverine in the X-Men saga (2000-2017), a role he played for 17 years before returning in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Oscar-nominated for Best Actor for Tom Hooper's Les Misérables (2012). Starred in Van Helsing (2004), Christopher Nolan's The Prestige (2006) alongside Christian Bale, Prisoners (2013), The Greatest Showman (2017), The Front Runner (2018), and The Son (2022). Tony winner for The Boy from Oz (2004) and Golden Globe recipient. Musical theatre career on Broadway. An Australian actor identified for decades with one of the most emblematic superheroes of contemporary cinema, blending blockbuster film with musical theatre and drama.
International breakthrough as Wolverine in the X-Men saga (2000-2017), a role he played for 17 years before returning in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Oscar-nominated for Best Actor for Tom Hooper's Les Misérables (2012). Starred in Van Helsing (2004), Christopher Nolan's The Prestige (2006) alongside Christian Bale, Prisoners (2013), The Greatest Showman (2017), The Front Runner (2018), and The Son (2022). Tony winner for The Boy from Oz (2004) and Golden Globe recipient. Musical theatre career on Broadway. An Australian actor identified for decades with one of the most emblematic superheroes of contemporary cinema, blending blockbuster film with musical theatre and drama.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Hugh Jackman and where are they from?
Hugh Jackman is 57 years old, born on October 12, 1968 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
What are the most famous roles of Hugh Jackman?
Hugh Jackman is best known for roles in Logan, The Prestige, X-Men: Days of Future Past.
How many movies has Hugh Jackman been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Hugh Jackman has appeared in 53 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Hugh Jackman's first movie?
The career of Hugh Jackman began with The Rat Tamer (1995).
What is Hugh Jackman's most recent movie or series?
Hugh Jackman's most recent release is The Death of Robin Hood, which premiered on June 18, 2026.
What TV shows has Hugh Jackman appeared in?
On television, Hugh Jackman has appeared in Rick and Morty, The Simpsons, Big Mouth, Top Gear.
Does Hugh Jackman have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Hugh Jackman's upcoming work includes: Bluey: The Movie (2027).
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Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman
1968-10-12 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Hugh Michael Jackman (born 12 October 1968) is an Australian actor, singer, and producer. Beginning in theatre and television, Jackman landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine, playing it across the X-Men film franchise and in the Marvel Cinematic Universe from X-Men (2000) to Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Prominent on both screen and stage, he has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award and two Tony Awards, along with nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. Jackman was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2019.

Jackman has headlined films in various genres, including the romantic comedy Kate & Leopold (2001), the action-horror Van Helsing (2004), the drama The Prestige (2006), the period romance Australia (2008), the science fiction Real Steel (2011), the musical Les Misérables (2012), the thriller Prisoners (2013), the musical The Greatest Showman (2017), the political drama The Front Runner (2018), and the crime drama Bad Education (2019). For his role as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, and for The Greatest Showman soundtrack, Jackman received a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack. He also provided voice roles in the animated films Flushed Away, Happy Feet (both 2006), Rise of the Guardians (2012) and Missing Link (2019).

Jackman is also known for his early theatre roles in the original Australian productions of Beauty and the Beast as Gaston in 1995 and Sunset Boulevard as Joe Gillis in 1996. He earned a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for his performance as Curly McLain in the West End revival of Oklahoma! in 1998. In 2002, he made his American stage debut in a concert of Carousel as Billy Bigelow at Carnegie Hall. On Broadway, he won the 2004 Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role of Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz. From 2021 to 2023, Jackman starred as con man Harold Hill in the Broadway revival of the musical The Music Man, earning another Tony Award nomination. A four-time host of the Tony Awards, he won an Emmy Award for hosting the 2005 ceremony. He also hosted the 81st Academy Awards in 2009.Hugh Jackman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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