Hugh Jackman

About Hugh Jackman

He is most known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men film series. He'll play Gary Hart in the 2018 film The Front Runner. Prisoners, The Prestige, Les Misérables, Pan, and Van Helsing are among his other film credits.

Hugh Michael Jackman is an Australian actor, singer and producer. He is best known for his role as Wolverine / Logan in the X-Men franchise, a role in which he holds the Guinness World Record for "longest live-action Marvel superhero career". Jackman is also credited with appearing in films such as the romantic comedy Kate & Leopold, the action film Van Helsing, the television series The Prestige, the fantasy film The Fountain, the Australian Romantic Era, the film version of Les Miserables, the horror movie Prisoners. and musical The Greatest Showman for which he received a Grammy for Best Soundtrack Album. Like Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, he was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy.

Occupation	Actor, singer, producer
Citizenship	Australia, United Kingdom
Years active	1994–present
Honours	Companion of the Order of Australia
Born	Hugh Michael Jackman, October 12, 1968, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Alma mater	University of Technology Sydney, Edith Cowan University
Children	2

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Trivia

He hosted the 81st Academy Awards ceremony in 2009. 

Hugh Jackman before fame

While growing up in Australia, he attended Pymble Public School. He passed up a part on the Australian serial show Neighbours in order to attend the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Achievement of Hugh Jackman

In 2009, he presented the 81st Academy Awards ceremony.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$180 Million

Hugh Jackman family life

Along with his four older siblings, he was raised as a fervent Christian. In April 1996, he married actress Deborra-Lee Furness, and the pair had two children together: Oscar, a son, and Ava, a daughter.

Associations of Hugh Jackman

In The Prestige, he co-starred with Christian Bale.

Hugh Jackman Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	188 cm
Eye Color	N/A
Hair Color	N/A

Facts about Hugh Jackman

• It was the series of movies u201cFriday the 13thu201d which inspired him to become an actor.
• Has he got health problems?
During the shooting of u201cVanHelsing,u201d he broke his hand. In 2013 and 2014, Hugh Jackman had basal-cell carcinomas removed from his nose.
• As a child, Hugh Jackman arranged magic shows for his family showing off his talent for performing.
• As a boy, Hugh Jackman idolized Olivia Newton-John.
• What are his hobbies?
When he has spare time, Hugh Jackman can play the piano or the guitar. Hugh Jackman also likes windsurfing and playing golf.
• Is he a religious person?
Hugh Jackman describes himself as a devout Christian. Hugh Jackman also practices meditation every day and is a member of School of Practical Philosophy.
• What was his first starring role?
After graduating from the academy, Hugh Jackman received the role u201cCorrelliu201d which eventually turned his life upside down as another cast member of the film was his future wife.
• It was rugby that helped him release the violence he constantly felt in his youth. Hugh Jackman was regarded as an angry tough boy.
• The actor sings at his friendsu2019 weddings, for instance, Hugh Jackman performed at the ceremony of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.

Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Ava Eliot Jackman	Children	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Celebrity Family Member
Oscar Maximilian Jackman	Children	N/A	Celebrity Family Member
Deborra-Lee Furness	Spouse	$50 Million	Actor