Hugh Jackman

Actor, singer, producer

Australian Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Libra 1.88 m

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, singer, producer
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth12/10/1968
Age58 years
BirthplaceSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Zodiac SignLibra

Latest News about Hugh Jackman

13/08/2026

Hugh Jackman was announced as the host of the 2026 Global Citizen Festival, which takes place on the Great Lawn in Central Park, New York, on 26/09/2026. The lineup includes performers such as Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Lenny Kravitz, and the event focuses on music and global activism.

08/06/2026

Hugh Jackman was reported to be starring in Treasure Island, a film package directed by Ridley Scott with a script by Jack Thorne. The project was announced by Deadline in June 2026.

04/05/2026

Hugh Jackman attended the 2026 Met Gala in New York with his partner, Broadway star Sutton Foster, marking their first joint appearance at the event. The couple's public appearance drew attention as their relationship has been widely reported since 2025.

06/04/2026

Ball State University announced that Hugh Jackman would deliver the commencement address to the Class of 2026 at its spring ceremony in May, where he was also set to receive an honorary Doctor of Arts degree. The university cited his support for the arts and humanities as the reason for the invitation.

12/03/2026

Hugh Jackman performed at Rupert Murdoch's 95th birthday celebration in New York, singing songs associated with The Greatest Showman along with classic standards. In the same period, he also announced new 2026 theater projects through his partnership with producer Sonia Friedman, including productions at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre.

24/06/2025

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness finalized their divorce in New York after filing in May 2025, ending their 27-year marriage. Court records listed the case as disposed on 3 June 2025, and the separation had first been announced publicly in September 2023.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryHugh Michael Jackman is an Australian actor, singer, and producer best known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men film series, a part that earned him a Guinness World Record for the longest career as a live-action Marvel character. He has also starred in films such as The Prestige, Les Misérables, The Greatest Showman, and Deadpool & Wolverine, and has received an Academy Award nomination, multiple Golden Globes, Tony Awards, and a Grammy. He was made a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2019.

Physical Stats & More

Height1.88 m
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

InstitutionsWestern Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
DegreesBachelor of Arts in Drama

Personal Life

ResidenceNew York City, USA
ReligionChristian (non-denominational)
LanguagesEnglish

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
SpouseDeborra-Lee Furness (m. 1996; div. 2025)
Marriage Date11/04/1996
PartnerSutton Foster (2025–present)

Family

Children
  • Oscar Maximillian Jackman
  • Adopted son
  • Ava Eliot Jackman
  • Adopted daughter
Parents
  • Christopher John Jackman
  • Grace Mc
SiblingsFive older siblings

Career

Breakthrough RoleWolverine in X-Men (2000)
Notable Works
  • X-Men (2000)
  • X2 (2003)
  • X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
  • The Prestige (2006)
  • Australia (2008)
  • Les Misérables (2012)
  • The Greatest Showman (2017)
  • The Front Runner (2018)
  • Bad Education (2019)
  • Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
  • Song Sung Blue (2025)
  • The Sheep Detectives (2026)
  • The Death of Robin Hood (2026)
Stage Highlights
  • Curly in Oklahoma! (London, 1998)
  • Billy Bigelow in Carousel (New York, 1999)
  • Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz (Broadway, 2003–2004)
  • Jean Valjean in Les Misérables (Broadway, 2006)
  • The River (2014–2015)
  • The Music Man (2022–2023)
  • A Steady Rain (Broadway, 2009)
Awards
  • Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical (2004, The Boy from Oz)
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (2012, Les Misérables)
  • Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media (2019, The Greatest Showman)
  • Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program (2005)
  • Academy Award Nomination for Best Actor (2013, Les Misérables)
  • Honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Ball State University (2026)
Other Roles
  • Host of the Tony Awards (2003–2005, 2014)
  • Host of the Global Citizen Festival, New York (2026)

Style Quotient

Signature LookClassic suits, often in dark tones with a slim fit
Red Carpet StylePolished, tailored tuxedos and formal wear
GroomingClean-shaven or neatly trimmed beard, short to medium-length hair

Social Media

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Hugh Jackman was born in Sydney but raised in Melbourne.
2. He has battled skin cancer multiple times and is an advocate for skin cancer awareness.
3. Jackman has a background in teaching and worked as a physical education teacher before pursuing acting full-time.
4. He holds a Guinness World Record for the longest career as a live-action Marvel character for his portrayal of Wolverine.
5. Jackman is known for his intense workout regimen and has maintained a very fit physique throughout his career.
6. His first major professional work was the Australian television mini-series Correlli (1995).

Also born on 12 October

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