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Hugh Jackman

Date of birth: 1968-10-12

Place of birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Known for: Acting

Also known as: יו מייקל ג'קמן, ヒュー ジャックマン, Хʼю Джекмен

Hugh Jackman

Biography

Hugh Michael Jackman (born October 12, 1968) is an Australian actor. Beginning in theatre and television, he landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine / Logan in the X-Men film series (2000–2017), a tenure that earned him the Guinness World Record for "longest career as a live-action Marvel superhero". Jackman has received a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Tony Awards. During his career, 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 epic musical Les Misérables (2012), the thriller Prisoners (2013), the musical The Greatest Showman (2017), the political drama The Front Runner (2018), and the crime thriller Bad Education (2019). For his role as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, Jackman was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, and for The Greatest Showman, he received a Grammy Award for Best Soundtrack Album. He also provided voice roles in the animated films Flushed Away (2006), Rise of the Guardians (2012), and Missing Link (2019). Jackman is also known for his early theatre roles in Oklahoma! in 1998 and Carousel in 2002. On Broadway, Jackman won the 2004 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in The Boy from Oz. In 2021 he returned to the theatre as Harold Hill in the Broadway revival of The Music Man. 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. Jackman was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours for services to performing arts and to the global community.

Movie Credits

Scoop
3.3

Scoop

2006-07-27

An American journalism student in London scoops a big story, and begins an affair with an aristocrat

The Prestige
4.1

The Prestige

2006-10-17

A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supre

The Fountain
3.4

The Fountain

2006-11-22

Spanning over one thousand years, and three parallel stories, The Fountain is a story of love, death

X-Men Origins: Wolverine
3.1

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

2009-04-28

After seeking to live a normal life, Logan sets out to avenge the death of his girlfriend by undergo

Kate & Leopold
3.1

Kate & Leopold

2001-12-25

When her scientist ex-boyfriend discovers a portal to travel through time -- and brings back a 19th-

Flushed Away
3.1

Flushed Away

2006-10-22

London high-society mouse, Roddy is flushed down the toilet by Sid, a common sewer rat. Hang on for

Australia
3.3

Australia

2008-11-18

Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch

Van Helsing: The London Assignment
3

Van Helsing: The London Assignment

2004-05-11

It tells of the events before the film, in which monster hunter Gabriel Van Helsing travels to Londo

Van Helsing
3.2

Van Helsing

2004-05-03

Famed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Val

Swordfish
3.1

Swordfish

2001-06-08

Rogue agent Gabriel Shear is determined to get his mitts on $9 billion stashed in a secret Drug Enfo

Oklahoma!
3.3

Oklahoma!

1999-09-26

A dark-themed and redesigned West End production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's seminal Broadway musical

Someone Like You...
3

Someone Like You...

2001-03-30

Jane Goodale has everything going for her. She's a producer on a popular daytime talk show, and is i

Deception
3

Deception

2008-04-24

As a corporate auditor who works in a number of different offices, Jonathan McQuarry wanders without

Happy Feet
3.1

Happy Feet

2006-11-16

Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born wh

X-Men
3.5

X-Men

2000-07-13

Two mutants, Rogue and Wolverine, come to a private academy for their kind whose resident superhero

X2
3.5

X2

2003-04-27

Professor Charles Xavier and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-m

X-Men: The Last Stand
3.2

X-Men: The Last Stand

2006-05-24

When a cure is found to treat mutations, lines are drawn amongst the X-Men—led by Professor Charles

Erskineville Kings
3

Erskineville Kings

1999-09-23

Barky, 25, lost soul, left home two years ago to escape his abusive father leaving behind everything

Show Me the Magic
1.3

Show Me the Magic

2012-11-01

Don McAlpine, legendary cinematographer. World renowned Australian. A documentary of his life journe

Oh My God
2.9

Oh My God

2009-11-13

"Oh My God" asks people from all walks of life, from celebrities, to the religious, to atheists and

Real Steel
3.5

Real Steel

2011-09-28

Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who retired from the ring when robots took over the sport. Aft

Paperback Hero
3

Paperback Hero

1999-03-25

An Australian truck driver writes romance novels. His engaged, tomboyish, crop duster best friend's

X-Men: First Class
3.6

X-Men: First Class

2011-06-01

Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young

Rise of the Guardians
3.7

Rise of the Guardians

2012-11-21

When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guard

Les Misérables
3.7

Les Misérables

2012-12-18

An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-centu

Stories of Lost Souls
2.8

Stories of Lost Souls

2004-11-12

Seven (or six - depending on the version) short stories of conquest, desperation and the will to ove

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
3.6

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

2011-10-21

Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his

Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl
3

Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl

2012-01-16

A special Betty White's 90th Birthday Party aired on NBC a day before the star's birthday on January

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
3

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

2011-07-15

A story set in 19th century China and centered on the lifelong friendship between two girls who deve

Movie 43
2.3

Movie 43

2013-01-24

A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane

Butter
2.9

Butter

2012-10-05

An adopted girl discovers her talent for butter carving and finds herself pitted against an ambitiou

Steve Irwin: He Changed Our World
3

Steve Irwin: He Changed Our World

2006-02-10

Australia says goodbye to The Crocodile Hunter

X-Men: Days of Future Past
3.8

X-Men: Days of Future Past

2014-05-15

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as

Prisoners
4

Prisoners

2013-09-19

Keller Dover is facing every parent’s worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing,

Profile of a Serial Killer
3

Profile of a Serial Killer

1998-09-06

When a shocking massacre in a small-town diner leaves no clues, Forensic Psychologist Dr. Jane Halif

The Director's Notebook: The Cinematic Sleight of Hand of Christopher Nolan
4.5

The Director's Notebook: The Cinematic Sleight of Hand of Christopher Nolan

2007-02-20

Behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of "The Prestige" (2006).

Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh
1

Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh

1998-11-07

'Hey, Mr Producer!' features selected scenes from the productions of the world's most successful mus

The Burning Season
3.4

The Burning Season

2008-08-02

Dorjee Sun, a young Australian Entrepreneur, believes there's money to be made from protecting rainf

Logan
3.9

Logan

2017-02-28

In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hideout on the Mexican border

Pan
3

Pan

2015-09-24

Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter finds himself whisked away to the

The Wolverine
3.2

The Wolverine

2013-07-21

Wolverine faces his ultimate nemesis - and tests of his physical, emotional, and mortal limits - in

WWE Survivor Series 2011
3.7

WWE Survivor Series 2011

2011-11-21

After 7 years, The Rock finally returns to action to join forces with his WrestleMania opponent, Joh

Chappie
3.4

Chappie

2015-03-04

Every child comes into the world full of promise, and none more so than Chappie: he is gifted, speci

Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey
3.9

Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey

2014-11-05

A look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
3.1

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

2014-12-17

When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, unit

The Greatest Showman
3.9

The Greatest Showman

2017-12-20

The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ri

Eddie the Eagle
3.6

Eddie the Eagle

2016-02-25

The feel-good story of Michael 'Eddie' Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who ne

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
3.8

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

2015-06-12

Greg is coasting through senior year of high school as anonymously as possible, avoiding social inte

Uncle Jonny
0

Uncle Jonny

2008-02-17

Uncle Jonny is the best mate of a 7 year old who is daydreaming during class.

Dukale's Dream
4

Dukale's Dream

2015-07-14

In 2009, actors Hugh Jackman and his wife, Deborra-lee Furness, traveled to Ethiopia as ambassadors

ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
3.6

ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway

2007-04-19

ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway is an American documentary film, directed by Dori Berinstein, a B

The Death of Robin Hood
0

The Death of Robin Hood

2026-06-04

A darker reimagining of the classic Robin Hood tale, which will see the character as a battleworn lo

Star Wars: Greatest Moments
3.5

Star Wars: Greatest Moments

2015-12-26

Alex Zane counts down the top 20 Star Wars moments as voted by the public. Includes contributions fr

Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
3.5

Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes

2001-12-23

The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the

The Sheep Detectives
0

The Sheep Detectives

2026-05-07

George Hardy, a shepherd, loves his sheep and raises them only for their wool. Every night he reads

X-Men: Apocalypse
3.3

X-Men: Apocalypse

2016-05-18

After the re-emergence of the world's first mutant, world-destroyer Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite

Evolution X - The Making of X-Men
2.3

Evolution X - The Making of X-Men

2003-02-11

A four part documentary on the making of the first X-Men film, from pre-production, to principal pho

The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men! Making 'X2'
3.5

The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men! Making 'X2'

2003-11-25

Documentary on the making of 'X2: X-Men United'.

Deadpool & Wolverine
3.8

Deadpool & Wolverine

2024-07-24

A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary,

Standing Room Only
0

Standing Room Only

2004-01-12

A group of theatre-goers wait in line to see a show by the "Man of a Thousand Faces". Throughout the

X-Men: Premieres Around the World
3

X-Men: Premieres Around the World

2003-02-11

We find notes from Singer, Stan Lee, Stewart, McKellen, Berry, Mane, Davison, Romijn-Stamos, Paquin,

X2 Global Webcast Highlights
2.5

X2 Global Webcast Highlights

2003-11-25

In this piece, Michael Broidy of Fox Publicity sits with Bryan Singer, producers Ralph Winter and La

Weapon X Mutant Files
3.5

Weapon X Mutant Files

2009-09-15

The nine main mutants in the film-plus William Stryker-are each given the behind-the-scenes treatmen

The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin
3.4

The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin

2013-12-03

A nice exploration of the samurai-ninja aspect of the story, including its roots in the actual Marve

The Front Runner
3

The Front Runner

2018-11-06

Gary Hart, former Senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomi

Six by Sondheim
3.5

Six by Sondheim

2013-12-09

This intimate documentary explores the life and career of the stage legend Stephen Sondheim through

Missing Link
3.5

Missing Link

2019-04-04

The charismatic Sir Lionel Frost considers himself to be the world's foremost investigator of myths

The Rat Tamer
3

The Rat Tamer

1995-07-26

In this Aussie prison drama directed by Kate Woods, no one can explain why inmate Kevin Jones (Hugh

Bad Education
3.4

Bad Education

2019-09-08

A superintendent of a school district works for the betterment of the student’s education when an em

Movie Musical Greats with Hugh Jackman
4

Movie Musical Greats with Hugh Jackman

2017-12-22

The Greatest Showman star Hugh Jackman joins Alex Zane to discuss his career on stage and screen, as

Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story
3.9

Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story

2013-04-01

From Victor Hugo`s classic French novel of the nineteenth century to Tom Hooper`s award winning bloc

Reminiscence
3.3

Reminiscence

2021-08-18

Nicolas Bannister, a rugged and solitary veteran living in a near-future Miami flooded by rising sea

Inside The Fountain: Death and Rebirth
4.1

Inside The Fountain: Death and Rebirth

2007-05-15

A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Darren Aronofsky's ‘The Fountain’.

Wolverine Unleashed: The Complete Origins
3.1

Wolverine Unleashed: The Complete Origins

2009-09-15

Producer Lauren Schuler Donner starts this behind-the-scenes piece off by discussing how they initia

X-Men: The Mutant Watch
3.5

X-Men: The Mutant Watch

2000-07-02

While Senator Kelly addresses a senate committee about the supposed mutant menace, we learn about th

Molly: The Real Thing
0

Molly: The Real Thing

2016-02-21

Over 50 high profile friends including; Kylie and Dannii Minogue, Hugh Jackman, Gene Simmons, Suzi Q

The Son
3.4

The Son

2022-11-10

A successful lawyer, with a new wife and infant, agrees to care for his teenage son from a previous

Free Guy
3.7

Free Guy

2021-08-11

A bank teller discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, and decides

On Broadway
4.3

On Broadway

2019-10-12

An all-star cast tells the inside story of the Broadway theater, and how it came back from the brink

Song Sung Blue
0

Song Sung Blue

2025-12-25

Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, pro

That Sugar Film
3.4

That Sugar Film

2014-07-31

One man's journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar. Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experim

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Deadpool & Wolverine
3.4

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Deadpool & Wolverine

2024-11-11

Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, and director Shawn Levy sit down and spill the proverbial beans about h

Boy Band
0

Boy Band

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories
3.3

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories

2002-06-11

A look at one hundred years of romance in American cinema.

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
4

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies

2004-06-22

The top 100 songs of the past 100 years chosen by the American Film Institute are presented by host-

Colin Hay: Waiting for My Real Life
2.6

Colin Hay: Waiting for My Real Life

2015-08-04

The story of singer-songwriter Colin Hay, former front-man of Men At Work. We follow Hay from his ea

The Making of 'Oklahoma!'
0

The Making of 'Oklahoma!'

1999-09-26

The making of the 1999 film 'Oklahoma!'

Making 'Logan'
0

Making 'Logan'

2017-05-23

This six-part documentary covers a variety of subjects, which at least give fans the opportunity to

Journey Home, David Gulpilil
0

Journey Home, David Gulpilil

2025-10-30

A powerful record of grief, community and ceremony in which the renowned Indigenous actor is laid to

Sunset Boulevard and the Palace of Dreams
5

Sunset Boulevard and the Palace of Dreams

The 1996 made-for-television documentary focusing on the creation of the original Australian Product

Whoopi Goldberg: The Winning Act
4.3

Whoopi Goldberg: The Winning Act

2022-02-15

Whoopi Goldberg is an award-winning comedian actress and human rights advocate. She has achieved ama

Conquering Skin Cancer
0

Conquering Skin Cancer

2024-11-20

Weaving together powerful interviews with survivors, experts, and well known celebrities, this advoc

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
3.8

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

2012-02-04

A film where anything can happen - the hero and the heroine changes their faces, age, look, names, a

Seeds of Hope
0

Seeds of Hope

2010-09-19

A documentary about Hugh Jackman's life changing experience traveling to Ethiopia and meeting a coff

Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power
3

Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power

2022-10-21

Investigates the politics of cinematic shot design, and how this meta-level of filmmaking intersects

The Great Entertainer
0

The Great Entertainer

2025-10-16

Brian Walsh, a visionary in Australian media, revolutionized TV, entertainment, and sport, shaping h

Bluey: The Movie
0

Bluey: The Movie

2027-08-05

Based on the TV series of the same name. Plot TBA.