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Hugh Jackman Biography
Birth Name:Hugh Michael Jackman
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer
Fast Facts
- Has served as a global advisor of the Global Poverty Project, which works to end extreme poverty
- Received the Zurich Festival Golden Icon Award in 2013
- Named the Australian Showbusiness Ambassador of the Year in 2004
- Got married to actress Deborra-Lee Furness in 1996
- Earned a communications degree from the University of Technology Sydney in 1991
- Quote: "The things that I really cherish are the everyday moments, like sitting around cooking pancakes together on Sunday morning, or getting home after a tough day and my kids come up and give me a hug and remind me what's really important․"
- His most recognized film roles have been in super hero movies, period pieces and romances
- Well known for performing in musical productions
- After undergoing the intense physical training needed to play the character Wolverine, he was able to deadlift 410 pounds
- Named Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine in 2008
Awards
- 1999AFI Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
- 2000FCCA Award-Best Actor - Male: winner
- 2001Saturn Award-Best Actor: winner
- 2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Male - Newcomer: nominated
- 2001MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Male Performance: nominated
- 2001MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Team: nominated
- 2002Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
- 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor - Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
- 2004Empire Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2004MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
- 2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor - Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
- 2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Chemistry: nominated
- 2005MTV Movie Award-Best Hero: nominated
- 2006Golden Schmoes-Best Actor of the Year: nominated
- 2006Scream Award-Best Superhero: nominated
- 2006Teen Choice Award-Movies - Choice Liplock: nominated
- 2006Teen Choice Award-Movies - Choice Actor: Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
- 2007Saturn Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2007AFI International Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2007Scream Award-Sci-Fi Star: nominated
- 2009IGN Award-Favorite Hero: nominated
- 2009Scream Award-Fight Scene of the Year: nominated
- 2009Scream Award-Best Fantasy Actor: nominated
- 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Hissy Fit: nominated
- 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Drama: nominated
- 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Rumble: nominated
- 2010MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
- 2010People's Choice Award-Favorite On-Screen Team: nominated
- 2010SFX Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2011Scream Award-Best Cameo: winner
- 2012ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
- 2012ACCA-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
- 2012DFWFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2012NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
- 2012PFCS Award-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
- 2012PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
- 2012SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
- 2012SDFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2012Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 2012Satellite Award-Best Original Song: winner
- 2012Special Achievement Award-Best Ensemble, Motion Picture: winner
- 2012WAFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2013AACTA International Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2013Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
- 2013Saturn Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
- 2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 2013BAFTA Film Award-Best Leading Actor: nominated
- 2013COFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2013COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
- 2013Critics Choice Award-Best Song: nominated
- 2013Critics Choice Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2013Dorian Award-Film Performance of the Year - Actor: nominated
- 2013DFCC-Best Actor: nominated
- 2013Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
- 2013Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actor: nominated
- 2013Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: winner
- 2013HFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2013ALFS Award-Actor of the Year: nominated
- 2013Grace Award-Most Inspiring Performance in Movies: nominated
- 2013NBR Award-Best Ensemble: winner
- 2013OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
- 2013OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Adapted Song: nominated
- 2013OFTA Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2013Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Drama: nominated
- 2014Blimp Award-Favorite Male Butt Kicker: nominated
- 2015Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actor: nominated
- 2015Blimp Award-Favorite Male Action Star: nominated
- 2016Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Hissy Fit: nominated
- 2017DFCC-Best Actor: nominated
- 2017Golden Schmoes-Best Actor of the Year: winner
- 2017IGN People's Choice Award-Best Lead Performer in a Movie: winner
- 2017MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Actor in a Movie: nominated
- 2017MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Duo: winner
- 2017NTFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2017Odyssey Award-Best Lead Actor: winner
- 2017Teen Choice Award-Choice: Fight: nominated
- 2017Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Action: nominated
- 2018AACTA International Award-Best Lead Actor: nominated
- 2018Saturn Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2018Palmarés blogos de oro-Best Lead Actor (Mejor Actor): nominated
- 2018Empire Award-Best Actor: winner
- 2018Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
- 2018Hollywood Film Award-Actor of the Year: winner
- 2018Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Drama: nominated
- 2019AACTA International Award-Best Lead Actor: nominated
- 2019Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2019Grammy-Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media: winner
- 2020Dorian Award-Best TV Performance - Actor: winner
- 2020Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Actor: nominated
- 2020HCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2020IFJA Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2020OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: winner
- 2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: nominated
- 2021Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Miniseries & Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
- 2023AACTA International Award-Best Lead Actor: nominated
- 2023Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
- 2023Golden Panda Award-Best Actor in a Leading Role for a Motion Picture: nominated
- 2023OFTA Film Hall of Fame-Character: winner
- 2023OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
- 2023Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama: nominated
- 2024CinEuphoria-Best Actor - International Competition: nominated
- 2025Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Film: winner
- 2025CCA Super Award-Best Actor in a Superhero Movie: winner
- 2025Golden Schmoes-Best Actor of the Year: nominated
- 2025Tribute Award-Musical: winner
- 2026AACTA International Award-Best Lead Actor in Film: nominated