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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Brett Goldstein, Chris O'Dowd, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Molly Gordon, Nicholas Braun, Hugh Jackman, Eric Fellner, Regina Hall, Craig Mazin, Lindsay Doran, Courtenay Valenti, Sue Kroll and Rhys Darby
From: Photos: Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster & More Attend THE SHEEP DETECTIVES New York Premiere
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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Videos
Video: Hugh Jackman Breaks Down the Folk Legend in THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD Promo
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-26 11:13:21
Video: Hugh Jackman, Sepideh Moafi & Marianna Gailus Unpack NEW BORN and the Power of Audible x TOGETHER
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2026-05-06 11:13:44
Video: Corey Stoll & Cecily Strong Unpack the Twists and Turns of WHAT HAPPENED WAS...
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-04-24 16:19:57
Video: Watch a Promo for THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD with Hugh Jackman
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-22 11:51:57
Video: Sepideh Moafi Wants to Play Dr. Robby in a Musical Version of THE PITT
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-17 15:10:47
Video: Watch a New Featurette for THE SHEEP DETECTIVES with Hugh Jackman
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-15 12:46:42
Video: Ryan Reynolds Bids $25K For Jonathan Groff's Hat at JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - 2026-03-30 09:50:25
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
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Will Lead CHESS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-05-28 09:00:40
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
News
by Team BWW - Jun 18, 2026
Sophia Talwalkar, who understudied Marianna Gailus in NEW BORN and Ella Beatty in SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OF THE MIDDLE CLASSES, earned both her first professional and off-Broadway credit for her performance, and was met with support from a huge group of family and friends. She is telling us all about the experience in the exclusive essay below:
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has named Jason Daunter as its new Theatre Director. Mr. Daunter’s responsibilities include planning, organizing, and managing all aspects of the theatre, its rehearsal hall, and the staff.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Hugh Jackman will play pirate legend Long John Silver in a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. The Tony winner is set to star in the film, which will be penned by playwright and Emmy-winner Jack Thorne.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Transport Group announced Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno have joined the cast of LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE at Carnegie Hall, with Mo Rocca and Marc Shaiman set to host the one-night tribute.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026
This June, Broadway fans can beat the heat with a slew of new movies, shows, and music, including the movie musical Power Ballad, the disaster comedy Stop! That! Train!, and a new Hamilton documentary is coming to Disney+.
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2026
Tony winner Hugh Jackman is teaming up with his Deadpool co-star Ryan Reynolds for a new Disney+ docuseries about SailGP’s BONDS Flying Roos from Australia.
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026
New York City-based pop singer and songwriter Melanie Herrera, known for her “Nepo Baby Vocal Warm-Up” social media series, has released her debut album, A Fearful & Wondrous Thing. Listen to it here.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, Massachusetts will present Steven Spielberg's DISCLOSURE DAY and Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY in 70mm, alongside a repertory series pairing classic films from both directors.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
Audible Theater and TOGETHER will celebrate this season’s company understudies Atra Asdou, Sophia Talwalkar, and R.J. Foster with two newly added matinee performances.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Arts Centre Melbourne's Australian Museum of Performing Arts will host ENCORE!, featuring 50 iconic objects from Australia's performing arts history, including costumes worn by Kylie Minogue, Hugh Jackman, and Olivia Newton-John.
by Josh Sharpe - May 26, 2026
Gather round, theater fans: Hugh Jackman is here to tell you a story. Watch a new promo for The Death of Robin Hood, featuring the Tony winner as he provides a sweeping, historical overview of the famed folklore character.
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Ed Harris has revealed that he will be returning to the stage this year, starring alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Allison Janney in a production of Jon Robin Baitz's family drama, Other Desert Cities.
by - May 21, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 21, 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 - May 20, 2026
A new first look for A24's The Death of Robin Hood is giving viewers an idea of what to expect in the new reimagining of the classic tale, featuring Hugh Jackman. Watch it now.
by - May 18, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
Up next at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre is New Born, performed by Marianna Gailus, Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman, and Sepideh Moafi. Let's see what the critics have to say about the new play...
by R. Scott Reedy - May 11, 2026
Keith Lockhart was chatting with Tony Award winners Sutton Foster (“Anything Goes,” “Thoroughly Modern Mille”) and Kelli O’Hara (“The King and I”) following their sold-out “One Night Only” concert last summer at Tanglewood when he realized he wasn’t Foster’s only backstage visitor.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
Performances of New Born will begin at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Performed by Marianna Gailus, Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman, and Sepideh Moafi. Watch Hugh Jackman discuss the show here!
by Robert Bannon - May 8, 2026
Known for her work in Vanya, Marianna Gailus is quickly becoming one of the most exciting talents to watch on the New York stage. New Born explores three deeply human stories connected across centuries and continents, blending emotion, identity, love, and transformation in a powerful evening of storytelling. Watch in this video.
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 for his performances, including: - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater (Drama League 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
