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Hugh Jackman
Actor
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Happy Birthday
October 12, 1968
Birthplace
Australia
Age
52
Birth Sign
Libra
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<p>Hugh Jackman is perhaps one of the most beloved stars to ever play the role of Wolverine in the X-Men movie franchise. Everyone knows him for the role, but what about behind the scenes? How did such a talented actor get started in show business?</p> <h2>In the Beginning</h2> <p>Hugh Jackman was born on October 12, 1968 in Sydney, Australia. He is the youngest out of five children. He was only eight years old when his mother left. Leaving him and his siblings to be raised by their father. Growing up, Hugh Jackman attended Knox Gramma School. Enrolling in the University of Technology, Sydney later on. He graduated with a journalism major and a communications degree. Hugh Jackman did not get his start in professional acting until he began to perform in a couple of Melbourne musicals. He entered the international scene soon after, and earned critical praise for his performance of the character Curly in <em>Oklahoma!</em> While in London. In New York City, he also received praise for his role as Billy Bigelo in Carousel.</p> <h2>Most Known For</h2> <p>While Hugh Jackman is known for roles his played in other films such as <em>Les Miserables</em>,<em> Kate & Leopold</em>, <em>Australia</em>, <em>Van Helsing</em>, and <em>The Prestige</em>. He is most known for the role he has played as the character Wolverine from the X-Men film series. Even though he has walked away from the <a href="http://xmenmovies.wikia.com/wiki/Hugh_Jackman" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wolverine</a> role after over a decade of playing the character. Many fans still recognize him as the lone wolf Canadian character.</p> <h2>Where Are They Now?</h2> <p>Hugh Jackman has continued in his acting career. Not all of the films have done very well though. He played a light role in the film <em>Movie 43</em> in 2013. The film did badly in the box office, and was highly criticized upon with its release despite a few big names attached to the film. Hugh Jackman has even continued his role as the infamous Wolverine in recent years too. He played the character in the film <em>The Wolverine</em> in 2013, and the newest addition the X-Men film franchise <em>X-Men: Days of Future Past</em> in 2014. In 2014 he hosted the Tony Awards as well. The latest movie Hugh Jackman has played is the role of Blackbeard in the fantasy movie <em>Pan</em>. The movie is inspired strongly by Peter Pan, and is set to be released soon.</p> <h2>Career Accomplishments</h2> <p>Hugh Jackman has received a lot of praise and recognition for the roles he has played throughout his career. He won the Tony Award for the role he played as Peter Allen for <em>The Boy from OZ</em>. He has also received international recognition for his role as the superhero Wolverine for the X-Men film series. In 2008, he was named “Sexiest Man Alive” by <em>People</em> magazine. He also won an Emmy Award when he was the host for the 2005 Tony Awards. He received a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actor_%E2%80%93_Motion_Picture_Musical_or_Comedy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gold Glove Award for Best Actor</a> in a musical or comedy for the role he played in <em>Les Miserables</em>. In 2013, Hugh Jackman was nominated for an Academy award of Best Actor. On December 13, 2012 he received honor as star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.</p>
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Hugh Jackman Net Worth
Net Worth
Net Worth in 2021
$150 Million
Annual Earnings
N/A
Assets
Not Available
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Hugh Jackman Profile
Basic Info
Full Real Name
Hugh Jackman
Date of Birth
October 12, 1968
Age
52
Birthday
12-Oct
Yers of Birth
1968
Nick Name
Not Available
Family Name
Not Available
Birth Place
Sydney, Australia
Residence
Not Available
Gender
Male
Profession
Actor
Nationality
Australian
Ethnicity
Not Available
Fluently Speaks
Not Available
Religion
Not Available
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<h2>Current Personal Life</h2> <p>Hugh Jackman married actress <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborra-Lee_Furness" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Deborra-Lee Furness</a> in 1996. They currently live in Melbourne, Australia. He has two adopted children too, Ava Eliot and Oscar Maximilian. He met his wife when they were making an Australian television show called <em>Correli</em> in 1995.</p>
Personal Life
Marital Status
Not Available
Partner
Not Available
Spouse
Deborra-Lee Furness(m. 1996)
Son(s)
Oscar Maximilian Jackman
Daughter(s)
Ava Eliot Jackman
Physical Stats
Height (in feets)
6 feet 2 in
Weight (in kgs)
82 kg
Height (in meters)
1.88 meters
Weight (in lbs)
187 lbs
Bust Waist Hip
Not Available
Measurements
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Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Hazel
Shoe Size
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Tatoo
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Family
Father
Christopher John Jackman
Mother
Grace McNeil
Brother(s)
Ralph Jackman, Ian Jackman
Sister(s)
Zoe Jackman, Sonya Jackman
Garndfather
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Grandmother
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Signs
Sun Sign
Libra
Star Sign
Libra
Birth Sign Duality
Assertive
Birth Sign Modality
Cardinal Air
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Education
Highest Qulification
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
High School
Pymble Public School, Knox Grammar School
College
N/A
University
University of Technology Sydney, Edith Cowan University Joondalup Campus
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Socail Profiles
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