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Julian McMahon Biography

Birth Name:Julian Dana William McMahon

Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Studied at the University of Sydney and the University of Wollongong
  • Son of Sir William McMahon, 20th Prime Minister of Australia
  • Made his first television appearance in the series "The Power, the Passion․"
  • Pursued a modeling career after leaving university, traveling around the world to Milan, London, New York City and others
  • Quote: "I like the opportunity to play characters who have these dark sides but make the audience empathize with them․ You want them to think there is some kind of sweeter, softer side to it․"
  • Was considered for the role of James Bond after Pierce Brosnan's time portraying the character
  • Hobbies include surging, biking and collecting books

Awards

  • 2004Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
  • 2004Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama: nominated
  • 2005Saturn Award-Best Actor on Television: nominated
  • 2005Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
  • 2006Saturn Award-Best Actor on Television: nominated
  • 2007AFI International Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Rumble: nominated
  • 2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Villain: nominated
  • 2026AACTA Award-Best Supporting Actor in Film: winner