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

[1999]Erskineville Kings Wace

[1999]Paperback Hero Jack Willis

[2000]X-Men Logan, Wolverine

[2001]Swordfish Stanley

[2001]Someone Like You Eddie Alden

[2001]Kate & Leopold Leopold

[2003]X2: X-Men United Logan, Wolverine

[2004]Van Helsing Van Helsing

[2006]Happy Feet Memphis

[2006]Scoop Peter Lyman

[2006]The Prestige Robert Angier

[2006]Flushed Away Roddy

[2006]X-Men: The Last Stand Logan, Wolverine

[2006]The Fountain Tom Creo

[2008]Australia Drover

[2008]Deception Wyatt Bose

[2009]X-Men Origins: Wolverine Logan, Wolverine

[2011]Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Arthur

[2011]Real Steel Charlie Kenton

[2011]X-Men: First Class Logan, Wolverine

[2011]Butter Boyd Bolton

[2012]Les Misérables Jean Valjean

[2012]Rise of the Guardians Bunny

[2013]Prisoners Keller Dover

[2013]The Wolverine Logan, Wolverine

[2014]X-Men: Days of Future Past Logan, Wolverine

[2015]Chappie Vincent Moore

[2015]Eddie the Eagle Bronson Peary

[2015]Pan Blackbeard

[2016]X-Men: Apocalypse Logan, Wolverine

[2017]The Greatest Showman P.T. Barnum

[2017]Logan Logan, X-24

[2018]The Front Runner Gary Hart

[2019]Missing Link Sir Lionel Frost

[2019]Bad Education Frank Tassone

[2021]Reminiscence Nick Bannister

[2021]Free Guy Masked Player in Alley

[2022]The Son Peter

[2024]Deadpool 3 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

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Interview: Nicolas Dromard & Desiree Davar of NIC AND DESI at Green Room 42

Though shaken by a recent battle with cancer, the husband-and-wife duo are prepared to put on a show March 23rd where you can park your worries at the door and just enjoy some classic standards and song and dance. (They’ll be getting on their tap shoes, and songs from Singin’ in the Rain will make an appearance.)

Cellist Trey Lee To Release New Album SEASONS INTERRUPTED in May

Internationally-acclaimed cellist Trey Lee is collaborating with the English Chamber Orchestra for his new album SEASONS INTERRUPTED. Learn how to purchase the album.

Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar to Bring SONG, DANCE & SHOWMANCE to Hunt & Fish Club NYC

Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar will perform their show Song, Dance & Showmance at Hunt & Fish Club NYC. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

MARY POPPINS Will Embark on New UK and Ireland Tour in 2024

Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced that MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour.

Nic & Desi to Present BUBBLES AND TAPS At The Green Room 42 in March

 The Green Room 42 will present Nic & Desi in “Bubbles and Taps” on Saturday March 23rd at 1 pm. Learn how to purchase tickets.

BLACK BOX Makes its World Premiere at QPAC in May

BLACK BOX is Queenslander Paul Hodge’s new musical based on the extraordinary true story of David Warren, the Australian inventor who created the black box flight recorder that is now on every plane around the globe, and it will have its world premiere at QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre this May.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Resumes 'Movies at the United Palace' Series With ARISTOTLE & DANTE DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE Talkback

Lin-Manuel Miranda is kicking off the 2024 'Movies at the Palace' series with the launch of their 'Movies We Missed' lineup. Miranda will participate in a post-screening conversation for Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, a 2023 film he co-produced. Find out more about the event and how to get tickets now!

Photos: Go Inside Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala

Just last night, the Black Theatre Coalition hosted its Inaugural BTC Gala, celebrating entertainment professionals working in theater, film, television, cultural institutions, and music. Check out photos from inside the big night here!

Video: Watch Hugh Jackman in the New DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Teaser Trailer

Hugh Jackman is returning as Wolverine in Marvel's new feature, Deadpool & Wolverine. Following his Tony-nominated Broadway run in the Music Man, Jackman announced that he would be returning to the role for Ryan Reynolds' new installment in the series. Watch the video now!

Hollywood Club LA at The Woman's Club of Hollywood Will Present SINGER KATRINA AGUILAR IN CONCERT

Join Singer Katrina Aguilar in Concert, a Benefit for Autism Care Today at Hollywood Club LA. The event, hosted by Christopher Tenney, will take place on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in Los Angeles. Get your tickets now!

Ava DuVernay to be Honored at Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala

Black Theatre Coalition will honor Producer and Director Ava DuVernay with the first Poitier-Belafonte Award for Cultural Activism at its Inaugural “Building the Change” Gala.

NEXT TO NORMAL, THE PALACIOS SISTERS & More Lead Washington DC's September 2024 Top Picks

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks for February 2024 including Next to Normal, The Palacios Sisters and more!

CHAMPION, HIGHWAY PATROL & More Lead Chicago's February 2024 Top Picks

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. February 2024's top picks include Lyric Opera's Champion, Cinderella, Goodman's Highway Patrol and more.

Porchlight shares Cast and Creative Team for PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George.

Stephanie J. Block to Present THE MOTHER at 92NY in February

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present the return of Stephanie J. Block to the Kaufmann Concert Hall stage for her only NYC concert appearance of the season. Learn how to purchase tickets!

BWW Q&A: J Scott Lapp of The San Diego Preimere of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at CCAE Theatricals

We sat down with director J Scott Lapp as he prepares to direct The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at CCAE Theatricals.

Review: THE PROM at White Theatre

What did our critic think of THE PROM at White Theatre? Running now at the White Theatre inside the Jewish Community Center is a production of a new musical dealing with the serious subjects of celebrity, gender identity and social intolerance run wild that somehow still offers the audience a real feel-good experience.  

Annaleigh Ashford, Mark Linn-Baker & More to Star in Red Bull Theater's IMAGINARY INVALID

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Imaginary Invalid by Molière.

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films

Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles Presents WE LOVE BOY BANDS! At The Saban Theatre, March 23 & 24

GMCLA presents WE ❤️ BOY BANDS! at the Saban Theatre - MAR 23 & 24. Don't miss this exciting performance by the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles celebrating the music of boy bands.

Hugh Jackman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Hugh Jackman has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

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

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

Hugh Jackman has been nominated for several awards, including the 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!".

Hugh Jackman has won several awards throughout his Broadway career, including the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater at the Drama League Awards for The Music Man, a Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards, 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, and Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Boy From Oz.

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