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Hugh Jackman

Birth Place: Sydney, AUSTRALIA

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Hugh Jackman is an Academy Award-nominated, Golden Globe Award and Tony Award-winning performer who has made an impression on audiences of all ages with his multi-hyphenate career persona – as successful on stage as he is on film. From his award-winning turn on Broadway as the 1970s singer/songwriter Peter Allen, to his metal claw-wielding Wolverine in the blockbuster X-Men franchise, Mr. Jackman has proven to be one of the most versatile actors of our time. His most recent Broadway appearance is in the blockbuster hit - The Music Man, opposite Sutton Foster.

The Australian native made his first major U.S. film appearance as Wolverine in the first installment of the X-Men series, a role he reprised in the enormously successful X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand. He then starred as the title character in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a prequel to the popular series which grossed $85 million domestically in its first weekend of release. Audiences once again saw Jackman in the popular role in the next chapter, The Wolverine, which grossed over $400 million worldwide. In 2014, Mr. Jackman and the X-Men team reunited for X-Men: Days of Future Past.

He garnered his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in Tom Hooper’s Les Misérables in 2012. Mr. Jackman’s standout performance as Jean Valjean also earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Comedy/Musical, as well as Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award® nominations (Best Ensemble and Best Male Actor in a Leading Role), and a BAFTA Award nomination.

Most recently, he was nominated for a Grammy for his role as P.T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman. Sales for the film soundtrack have broken records around the world, reaching multi-platinum status in many countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States.

In 2009, Mr. Jackman hosted the 81st Annual Academy Awards, which earned him an Emmy Award nomination. He also served as host of the Tony Awards three years in a row, from 2003 to 2005, earning an Emmy for the 2004 ceremony, and an Emmy nomination for his appearance at the 2005 ceremony. Mr. Jackman starred in Logan, the then final iteration of his Wolverine character, alongside Patrick Stewart, and additional film credits include Prisoners, Shawn Levy’s Real Steel, Baz Luhrmann’s Australia, Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige, Darren Aronofsky’s The Fountain, Woody Allen’s Scoop, Deception, Someone Like You, Swordfish, Van Helsing, and Kate & Leopold, for which he received a 2002 Golden Globe nomination.

In addition, he has lent his voice to the animated features Happy Feet, Flushed Away, and Rise of the Guardians. On Broadway, Jackman recently starred as The Man in the highly acclaimed play, The River. In 2011, he made a splash on the Great White Way in his one-man show, Hugh Jackman – Back on Broadway. Jackman’s continued dedication to the Broadway community was fêted at the 2012 Tony Awards, where he received a Special Tony Award, recognizing his accomplishments as a performer and humanitarian. In 2009, Broadway audiences could see Jackman in the Keith Huff-penned A Steady Rain, starring alongside Daniel Craig. For his portrayal of the 1970s singer/songwriter Peter Allen in The Boy From Oz, Jackman received the 2004 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical as well as Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World Awards. His additional theater credits include Carousel at Carnegie Hall; Oklahoma! at the National Theater in London, for which he received an Olivier Award nomination; Sunset Boulevard, for which he garnered Australia’s prestigious Australian Variety Artists’ ‘Mo’ Award; and Beauty and the Beast, for which he received a ‘Mo’ Award nomination.

Mr. Jackman’s career began in Australia in the independent films, Paperback Hero and Erskinville Kings. His performance in the latter earned him an Australian Film Critics’ Circle Best Actor Award and The Australian Film Institute Best Actor nomination. In 1999, he was named Australian Star of the Year at the Australian Movie Convention. Mr. Jackman was most recently seen in the role of former Senator Gary Hart, in the Jason Reitman directed film The Front Runner. He has also appeared in the feature film Bad Education, co-starring Allison Janney and Ray Romano. Mr. Jackman began a worldwide arena tour, The Man. The Music. The Show. in May 2019.

On the big screen, he most recently appeared in The Son.

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Hugh Jackman STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Professor Harold Hill

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Denny

[Australia]
Australian Tour, 2006
Peter Allen

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Peter Allen

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2002
Billy Bigelow

[New York]
Workshop, 2002
Peter Allen

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1998
Curly McLain


Hugh Jackman Movies

Erskineville Kings
[ 1999 ] Wace
Paperback Hero
[ 1999 ] Jack Willis
X-Men
[ 2000 ] Logan, Wolverine
Swordfish
[ 2001 ] Stanley
Someone Like You
[ 2001 ] Eddie Alden
Kate & Leopold
[ 2001 ] Leopold
X2: X-Men United
[ 2003 ] Logan, Wolverine
Van Helsing
[ 2004 ] Van Helsing
Happy Feet
[ 2006 ] Memphis
Scoop
[ 2006 ] Peter Lyman
The Prestige
[ 2006 ] Robert Angier
Flushed Away
[ 2006 ] Roddy
X-Men: The Last Stand
[ 2006 ] Logan, Wolverine
The Fountain
[ 2006 ] Tom Creo
Australia
[ 2008 ] Drover
Deception
[ 2008 ] Wyatt Bose
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
[ 2009 ] Logan, Wolverine
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
[ 2011 ] Arthur
Real Steel
[ 2011 ] Charlie Kenton
X-Men: First Class
[ 2011 ] Logan, Wolverine
Butter
[ 2011 ] Boyd Bolton
Les Misérables
[ 2012 ] Jean Valjean
Rise of the Guardians
[ 2012 ] Bunny
Prisoners
[ 2013 ] Keller Dover
The Wolverine
[ 2013 ] Logan, Wolverine
X-Men: Days of Future Past
[ 2014 ] Logan, Wolverine
Chappie
[ 2015 ] Vincent Moore
Eddie the Eagle
[ 2015 ] Bronson Peary
Pan
[ 2015 ] Blackbeard
X-Men: Apocalypse
[ 2016 ] Logan, Wolverine
The Greatest Showman
[ 2017 ] P.T. Barnum
Logan
[ 2017 ] Logan, X-24
The Front Runner
[ 2018 ] Gary Hart
Missing Link
[ 2019 ] Sir Lionel Frost
Bad Education
[ 2019 ] Frank Tassone
Reminiscence
[ 2021 ] Nick Bannister
Free Guy
[ 2021 ] Masked Player in Alley
The Son
[ 2022 ] Peter
Deadpool 3
[ 2024 ] Logan, Wolverine

Hugh Jackman TV Shows

Law of the Land
Charles 'Chicka' McCray
Blue Heelers
Brady Jackson
Correlli
Kevin Jones
Snowy River: The McGregor Saga
Duncan Jones
Halifax f.p.
Eric Ringer
Oklahoma!
Curly
Viva Laughlin
Nicky Fontana
Human Resources
Dante
The Simpsons
Janitor
Koala Man
Big Greg voice

Hugh Jackman Awards and Nominations


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Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater

Hugh Jackman, The Music Man

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Hugh Jackman, The Music Man


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Tony Awards - 2012 - Special Tony Award

Hugh Jackman


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Hugh Jackman, The Boy from Oz


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2004 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical

Hugh Jackman, The Boy From Oz


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Drama League Awards - 2004 - Distinguished Performance Award

Hugh Jackman, The Boy From Oz


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Theatre World Awards - 2004 - Performance

Hugh Jackman, The Boy From Oz


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Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Hugh Jackman, The Boy from Oz


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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Hugh Jackman, The Boy From Oz


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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Hugh Jackman, The Boy From Oz

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Actor in a Musical

Hugh Jackman, Oklahoma!

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Hugh Jackman News


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Russell Crowe to Bring 'Indoor Garden Party' to New Jersey Performing Arts Center


In August 2024, Russell Crowe will be playing music and bringing the band back to the United States for the first time since 2012. He will appear at NJPAC on Sunday, August 11 at 7:00 PM. An “Indoor Garden Party” is, he says, “an event, a band, a happening. It’s fluid. The personnel changes, but it’s always big. It’s like a festival where I gather people I admire, musicians and storytellers, and we put on a show.'

Video: Sarah Brightman and Tim Draxl Talk SUNSET BOULEVARD Australia


Meet the stars of Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard! Go inside the rehearsal room with superstar Sarah Brightman, who stars as Norma Desmond, with Tim Draxl as Joe Gillis. See the pair unpack their onstage dynamic in the new video here!

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Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.

Video: See Hugh Jackman in the New Trailer for DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE


Wolverine is back! Following the first trailer for Deadpool and Wolverine during the Super Bowl in February, Disney has dropped another trailer for the upcoming film in the Deadpool franchise, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. The Music Man actor is returning to his role as Wolverine for the first time since 2017's Logan, which served as a swan song to the character.

Cabarabia Productions to Present OUR NAME IS BARBARA Next Weekend at Catalina Jazz Club


Cabarabia Productions, Clifford Bell, Producer and Director will present a fundraiser with 32 performers benefiting Project Angel Food entitled, The 26th Anniversary of Our Name Is Barbra, A Musical Celebration of Barbra Streisand's Birthday on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at Catalina Jazz Club.

Meet the Cast of ILLINOISE, Beginning Performances Today on Broadway


Previews begin tonight, April 24, for Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois. Performances will continue through August 10 at the St. James Theatre. Meet the cast of Illinoise here!

Betty Buckley, Darren Criss and More To Headline Provincetown BROADWAY SERIES


Betty Buckley and Darren Criss will headline Town Hall performances as part of a revived and expanded Broadway music series produced by the Grammy and Emmy Award-winning artist John McDaniel. Find out the full schedule of Broadway stars

Photos: Go inside The Entertainment Community Fund's 2024 Gala


Last night at the Entertainment Community Fund, (formerly The Actors Fund) gala, they announced the $160 million ESSENTIAL Campaign: a bold and comprehensive effort that will combine all of the organization’s fundraising, allowing the Fund to serve more people in more places.

Entertainment Community Fund Launches $160 Million ESSENTIAL Campaign


Entertainment Community Fund is launching the $160 million ESSENTIAL Campaign, combining all of the organization’s fundraising, allowing the Fund to serve more people in more places. Learn more!

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Previews: NIC & DESI BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD at Oscar's Cabaret


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Organist Paul Jacobs To Return To Chicago Symphony Orchestra in May


Join Grammy winner Paul Jacobs as he returns to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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NIC & DESI to Present BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD at Oscars in May


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Ariana DeBose Will Return to Host the 77th Annual Tony Awards


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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 27, 2024


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Photos: Hugh Jackman and More Attend ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE


The second and final performance of Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age took place on March 25. Special guests at the performance included Hugh Jackman, Darren Criss, Julianna Margulies, and more. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Ghee, Hewitt & Boggess to Star in MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre


Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Hugh Jackman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hugh Jackman been in?

Hugh Jackman has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Hugh Jackman been in?

Hugh Jackman has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Hugh Jackman's first West End show?

Hugh Jackman's first West End show was Oklahoma! which opened in 1998

What awards has Hugh Jackman been nominated for?

Hugh Jackman has been nominated for several awards, including Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater at the Drama League Awards for "The Music Man," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Music Man," a Special Tony Award, Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Boy from Oz," Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "The Boy From Oz," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "The Boy From Oz," Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "The Boy From Oz," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Boy from Oz," Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Boy From Oz," Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Boy From Oz," and Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Oklahoma!"

What awards has Hugh Jackman won?

Hugh Jackman has won several awards for his work in Broadway productions. These include the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater from the Drama League Awards for "The Music Man," a Special Tony Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for "The Boy from Oz," the BroadwayWorld Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for "The Boy From Oz," the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance for "The Boy From Oz," the Theatre World Award for Performance for "The Boy From Oz," a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for "The Boy from Oz," and two Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Actor - Musical for "The Boy From Oz."

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