Hugh Jackman

Biography

Born 10/12/1968

A stage and screen actor of remarkable versatility, Australian Hugh Jackman had the unusual honor of being named one of People magazine’s “Sexiest Men Alive,” while also maintaining fandom among legions of comic book enthusiasts. Such a diverse following was testament to the actor’s...
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Awards

  • In 2006, received ShoWest Award for Male Star of the Year
  • In 2005, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
  • In 2004, received Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Highlights

  • In 2009, Reprised role of Wolverine to star in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine"
  • In 2009, Hosted the the 81st annual Academy Awards ceremony
  • In 2009, Will co-star with Daniel Craig in Broadway's "A Steady Rain"

Family & Companions

  • Ava Eliot Jackman: daughter (Born July 10, 2005; adopted with wife, Deborra-Lee Furness)
  • Grace Watson: mother (British; left family and returned to England c. 1976; was at one time estranged from her children )
  • Chris Jackman: father (English; split from Jackman's mother when Jackman was eight; raised children alone)

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