Hugh Jackman

Birth Name:

Hugh Michael Jackman

Birth Place:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Has served as a global advisor of the Global Poverty Project, which works to end extreme poverty
Named the Australian Showbusiness Ambassador of the Year in 2004
Received the Zurich Festival Golden Icon Award in 2013
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

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 - Best On-Screen Team:Nominated
2001MTV Movie Award - Breakthrough Male Performance: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
2009Premio Canacine - Best Foreign Actor (Mejor Actor Extranjero):Winner
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 Rumble:Nominated
2009Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Drama: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 Original Song:Winner
2012Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
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 Ensemble:Nominated
2013COFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2013Critics Choice Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2013Critics Choice Award - Best Song:Nominated
2013Dorian Award - Film Performance of the Year - Actor:Nominated
2013DFCC - Best Actor:Nominated
2013Gold Derby Film Award - Lead Actor:Nominated
2013Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast: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, Adapted Song:Nominated
2013OFTA Film Award - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
2013OFTA Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2013Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Drama:Nominated
2014Blimp Award - Favorite Male Butt Kicker:Nominated
2014Razzie Award - Worst Screen Combo:Nominated
2015Blimp Award - Favorite Male Action Star:Nominated
2015Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor: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 Movie Actor: Action:Nominated
2017Teen Choice Award - Choice: Fight: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

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