Hugh Jackman
Birth Place: Sydney, AUSTRALIA
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BIO
Hugh Jackman began his professional acting career in the Australian television series Correlli. In 1996, he appeared on stage as Gaston in the Australian production of Beauty and the Beast and as Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard. In 1998, he performed in the cabaret production Summa Cabaret at the Midsumma Festival. His early film roles included Erskineville Kings and Paperback Hero. His early television appearances included roles in Law of the Land, Halifax f.p., Blue Heelers, and Banjo Paterson's The Man from Snowy River. In 1998, he starred as Curly in the Royal National Theatre’s London production of Oklahoma!, and appeared in the 1999 film version of the musical.
Jackman achieved his international breakthrough playing Wolverine in X‑Men. He reprised the role in X2, X‑Men: The Last Stand, X‑Men Origins: Wolverine, The Wolverine, X‑Men: Days of Future Past, X‑Men: Apocalypse, Logan, and Deadpool & Wolverine. During this period, he also starred in films including Kate & Leopold, Swordfish, and Van Helsing. On stage, he starred as Peter Allen in the Broadway musical The Boy from Oz from 2003 to 2004.
In 2006, Jackman starred in The Prestige, The Fountain, and Scoop, and voiced characters in Happy Feet and Flushed Away. In 2007, he produced and appeared in the television series Viva Laughlin. He starred in Australia and appeared on Broadway in the play A Steady Rain in 2009. In 2011, he performed in the stage production Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway.
In 2012, Jackman starred as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and voiced a character in Rise of the Guardians. He appeared in Movie 43 and returned to Broadway in the play The River from 2014 to 2015. He starred in Pan, Eddie the Eagle, and The Greatest Showman. In 2018, he starred in The Front Runner, and in 2019, he voiced a character in Missing Link and starred in Bad Education.
Jackman returned to Broadway in a revival of The Music Man from 2021 to 2023. He also starred in The Son. In addition to his screen and stage work, Jackman toured internationally in 2019 with the concert tour The Man. The Music. The Show., performing songs from his film and stage career.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1999 ] Jack Willis
[ 1999 ] Wace
[ 2000 ] Logan, Wolverine
[ 2001 ] Eddie Alden
[ 2001 ] Leopold
[ 2001 ] Stanley
[ 2003 ] Logan, Wolverine
[ 2004 ] Van Helsing
[ 2006 ] Logan, Wolverine
[ 2006 ] Memphis
[ 2006 ] Peter Lyman
[ 2006 ] Robert Angier
[ 2006 ] Roddy
[ 2006 ] Tom Creo
[ 2008 ] Drover
[ 2008 ] Wyatt Bose
[ 2009 ] Logan, Wolverine
[ 2011 ] Arthur
[ 2011 ] Boyd Bolton
[ 2011 ] Charlie Kenton
[ 2011 ] Logan, Wolverine
[ 2012 ] Bunny
[ 2012 ] Jean Valjean
[ 2013 ] Keller Dover
[ 2013 ] Logan, Wolverine
[ 2014 ] Logan, Wolverine
[ 2015 ] Blackbeard
[ 2015 ] Bronson Peary
[ 2015 ] Vincent Moore
[ 2016 ] Logan, Wolverine
[ 2017 ] Logan, X-24
[ 2017 ] P.T. Barnum
[ 2018 ] Gary Hart
[ 2019 ] Frank Tassone
[ 2019 ] Sir Lionel Frost
[ 2021 ] Masked Player in Alley
[ 2021 ] Nick Bannister
[ 2022 ] Peter
[ 2024 ] Logan, Wolverine
[ 2024 ] Logan.Wolverine
[ 2025 ] Mike Sardina
[ 2026 ] producer
[ 2026 ] Robin Hood
[ 2026 ] George Hardy
TV Shows
Charles 'Chicka' McCray
Brady Jackson
Kevin Jones
Duncan Jones
Eric Ringer
Curly
Nicky Fontana
Dante
Janitor
Big Greg voice
Meteorologist Co-Worker
Awards and Nominations
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Hugh Jackman, The Music Man
Hugh Jackman, The Music Man
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Hugh Jackman, The Boy from Oz
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Hugh Jackman, The Boy From Oz
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Hugh Jackman, The Boy From Oz
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Hugh Jackman, The Boy From Oz
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Hugh Jackman, The Boy from Oz
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Hugh Jackman, The Boy From Oz
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Hugh Jackman, The Boy From Oz
Hugh Jackman, Oklahoma!
Videos
Video: Hugh Jackman Stars in New Trailer for THE SHEEP DETECTIVES
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-24 10:50:54
Video: Hugh Jackman Stars as an Aging Outlaw in First Trailer for THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-06 10:52:10
Video: Hugh Jackman Shares Why He Started His New Theater Company
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-19 12:00:02
Video: Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson Star in THE SHEEP DETECTIVES Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-18 11:06:59
Video: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in New Trailer for SONG SUNG BLUE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-04 10:05:24
Video: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in SONG SUNG BLUE Film Trailer
by Stephi Wild - 2025-09-09 09:35:17
Video: TCM Spotlights the United Palace Theatre with Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-27 13:23:45
Video: Ian Rickson Explains How Audible and TOGETHER Are Making Theatre Magic Off-Broadway
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2025-06-05 12:20:36
Video: Hugh Jackman Talks New Theater Company and Off-Broadway Play on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-22 14:36:57
Video: Loren Allred Performs 'Tightrope' From 'The Showman Sessions'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-28 13:10:31
Video: Hugh Jackman Calls In Broadway Alum Lauren Blackman For Last-Minute Performance at Radio City
by Michael Major - 2025-01-29 12:07:07
Video: Ryan Reynolds Crashes Hugh Jackman's First Radio City Music Hall Concert Performance
by Blair Ingenthron - 2025-01-25 14:38:58
Videos: Hugh Jackman Rehearses LES MISERABLES, MUSIC MAN & More For Radio City
by Michael Major - 2024-12-20 10:05:31
Video: Eddie Redmayne Recalls Nerve-Wracking LES MISERABLES Oscar Performance
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-16 14:19:24
Video: Watch Full 'The Greatest Show' from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN at D23
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-08-29 09:26:39
Video: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Stage Adaptation Previews at D23
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-10 17:03:38
Video: First Look At Sarah Brightman & More in SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-30 17:07:06
Video: Tim Draxl Performs Title Song from Sarah Birghtman Led SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-30 13:19:30
Video: Watch Tim Draxl Perform the Title Song from SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-18 09:39:03
Video: Sarah Brightman and Tim Draxl Talk SUNSET BOULEVARD Australia
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-04-22 23:10:43
News
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of the new musical THE LOST BOYS. The production will open on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at The Palace Theatre. Meet the cast of THE LOST BOYS here!
by - Mar 25, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2026
Check out a new trailer for The Sheep Detectives, the comedic mystery film starring Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman. The movie will arrive in theaters on May 8, 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 23, 2026
On May 8, rock ‘n’ roll musician Neil Diamond will unveil Wild At Heart, his third and final entry in his collaboration with producer Rick Rubin. Recorded initially at sessions for Diamond’s Home Before Dark, the ten-song collection is now available to preorder.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026
West End theatres will dim their lights at 7pm on March 25 to honor the late Robert Fox, a distinguished producer, on his birthday. Learn more about Robert here!
by Gillian Blum - Mar 21, 2026
Robert Fox, a producer on Broadway and West End shows, and the executive producer of Netflix's The Crown, died at 73, according to Deadline, and his collaborator Hugh Jackman paid tribute to him.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
The Tanglewood Popular Artist Series, which each year brings a star-studded lineup of musicians and performers to Tanglewood’s Koussevitzky Music Shed, continues to expand its 2026 summer season with the addition of Jon Stewart among a roster of major artists across genres including rock, country, pop, Broadway, and soul.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
Performances are now underway for CATS: The Jellicle Ball, which begins preview performances Wednesday, March 18 at the Broadhurst Theatre ahead of a Wednesday, April 7 opening night. Meet the cast here!
by Gillian Blum - Mar 15, 2026
The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.
by Adela González Pérez - Mar 13, 2026
A las puertas de los Oscars 2026, revivimos las noches inolvidables en las que Broadway conquistó la gala.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026
The Ravinia Festival has announced its 2026 season, which will showcase a lineup of more than 90 artists. This season also marks the unveiling of the newly redesigned Hunter Pavilion. The festival, known for its diverse range of performances, continues to be a significant event in the cultural calendar, attracting music lovers from various genres. The updated venue is expected to enhance the audience experience, providing a modernized space for performances.
by Martin Ganeider - Mar 12, 2026
And this time with Bram Tahamata, who just finished starring as May in the Hit-Musical &Juliet in Hamburg. On March 27th, he is taking the stage at Hamburg's Literaturhauscafé, a beautiful spot at the picturesque Alster.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026
Audible Theater and TOGETHER, will present two additional productions for their 2026 season, directed by Ian Rickson and presented in repertory at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
Tanglewood has announced three additions to its 2026 Popular Artist Series, with HUGH JACKMAN joining Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops, BRANDI CARLILE returning to the venue, and JOHN FOGERTY and STEVE WINWOOD teaming up for a co-headlining concert.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
Beginning March 3, the Broadway blockbuster WICKED is welcoming five new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre. Learn more and check out all new photos here!
by - Mar 2, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Following a collaboration last year, Audible Theater and TOGETHER will present the return of Hannah Moscovitch’s Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes with Ella Beatty and Hugh Jackman, and directed by Ian Rickson, to launch their 2026 season.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 22, 2026
Mrs. Doubtfire, the feel-good comedy musical based on the beloved film will premiere in Australia at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre starting November 2026.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2026
Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theatre & Arts Honors, announced that the 49th annual awards ceremony will be held on Monday, November 16 at 7:30 pm, at the University Theatre on the Boca Raton Campus of Florida Atlantic University.
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
Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater (Drama League Awards) for The Music Man, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Music Man, Special Tony Award (Tony Awards), Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Boy from Oz , Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Boy From Oz, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Boy From Oz, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Boy From Oz, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Boy from Oz, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Boy From Oz, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Boy From Oz and Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Oklahoma!.
Hugh Jackman has won several awards, including the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater from the Drama League Awards for The Music Man. He received a Special Tony Award from the Tony Awards, as well as the Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Boy from Oz. Additionally, he was recognized with the Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards, the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards, and the Performance Award from the Theatre World Awards, all for The Boy from Oz. Furthermore, he won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards and was honored with the Outstanding Actor - Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards, also for The Boy from Oz.
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