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ACTOR · BORN 1968

Hugh Jackman

Born
12 October 1968, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Known for
Logan (2017), Deadpool 2 (2018), The Prestige (2006), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

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  1. #001

    Hugh Jackman has often said that his close friend Russell Crowe played a major part in lifting his career to its peak. When Crowe turned down the lead role in the 2000 film X-Men, he personally recommended Jackman to director Bryan Singer. That recommendation became the turning point that made Jackman known as Wolverine. Crowe's gesture is also a sign of the strong friendship between the two actors.

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    Hugh Jackman was born in Sydney, New South Wales, to English parents Grace McNeil and Christopher John Jackman, a Cambridge-educated accountant.

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    Jackman founded his own film production company, Seed Productions, together with his friend John Palermo. The company was behind productions such as Deception (2008), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and The Greatest Showman (2017). This venture allowed Jackman to have a say in the industry as a producer, not just as an actor. The Greatest Showman in particular drew attention for its box office success and its music.

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    Hugh Jackman does not smoke in real life and says he finds acting out smoking scenes in films 'terrible'. This shows the importance he places on a healthy lifestyle. He states that he is uncomfortable with it even when a role requires him to smoke. Jackman's stance also sends a positive message to his young fans.

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    Jackman is severely nearsighted and can barely see anything clearly when he is not wearing contact lenses. This caused difficulties even when he hosted programs such as the Tony Awards and Saturday Night Live (1975). To avoid struggling to read, he had to memorize almost everything he was going to say. This shows how committed and disciplined he is to his work.

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    As a child, Jackman enjoyed the outdoors, spending time at the beach and on camping trips and school holidays across Australia, and he aspired to see the world, once saying he wanted to be a chef on a plane.

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    When preparing for the role of Wolverine, Jackman goes into an intense physical training program every time. At peak form he can bench press far more than 300 pounds (about 136 kg). This extraordinary strength helps him project the character's wild and powerful nature on screen. Jackman's discipline contributes greatly to the realism of the action scenes.

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  8. #008

    Hugh Jackman attended Pymble Public School for primary education and later the all-boys Knox Grammar School on Sydney's Upper North Shore. At Knox Grammar he starred in its 1985 production of My Fair Lady and became school captain in 1986.

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  9. #009

    When he met Olivia Newton-John, Jackman admitted to her that in primary school he had a poster of Newton-John under his desk and kissed it every day. The meeting took place during the shooting of the film Swordfish (2001), through John Travolta. This candid confession shows how sincere Jackman was as a famous fan. Newton-John was quite moved by the admission.

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  10. #010

    Hugh Jackman took a gap year in 1987, working as a Physical Education teacher at Uppingham School in England.

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    Before he began acting, Jackman worked as a physical education teacher. This experience helped him handle physically demanding roles and develop disciplined work habits. His teaching years also improved his ability to communicate with people. This past forms the basis of the versatility in Jackman's career.

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    Hugh Jackman studied at the University of Technology Sydney and graduated in 1991 with a BA in Communications.

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    Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness suffered the pain of two miscarriages and described this period as the most difficult process of their lives. After these difficult experiences they adopted both of their children and built their family. Jackman has often said that this process strengthened them and bound them even closer to each other. Family is one of the most important priorities in his life.

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    In his final year of university, Hugh Jackman took a drama class for extra credits and played the lead in the class's production of Václav Havel's The Memorandum. He later said that during that week he felt more at home with those people than in his entire three years at university.

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  15. #015

    Jackman was offered many comic book adaptation roles throughout his career. Among them were Daredevil (2003), Hulk (2003), Iron Man (2008), Mr. Fantastic in Fantastic Four (2005) and Jonathan Kent in Superman Returns (2006). However, Jackman accepted none of these offers and remained loyal to the character of Wolverine. This shows how selective he is in his career choices.

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  16. #016

    After earning his BA, Hugh Jackman completed a one-year course called "The Journey" at the Actors' Centre in Sydney.

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    Jackman joined the film X-Men (2000) very shortly before shooting began. Dougray Scott had initially been cast for the role of Wolverine, but Scott could not make the shoot because of a motorcycle accident he had. This unexpected development became a turning point in Jackman's career and won him the role of Wolverine. Jackman made the most of this opportunity and went down in cinema history.

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    Hugh Jackman said he did not consider his hobby something he could make a living from until he was 22, and that as a boy he had always been interested in theatre.

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    During the shooting of the film Van Helsing (2004), Jackman accidentally broke an extra's hand in a fight scene. This accident shows how risky action scenes can be. Jackman was deeply upset by the incident and apologized to the extra. Such accidents are just one example of the difficulties experienced on set.

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  20. #020

    Hugh Jackman turned down a role on the soap opera Neighbours after finishing "The Journey", choosing instead to attend the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts of Edith Cowan University in Perth.

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  21. #021

    On 22 November 2013, Jackman was undergoing treatment for skin cancer. He was treated for a basal cell carcinoma that appeared on his nose and tried to raise awareness by sharing the situation with his fans. Jackman stressed the importance of having regular skin checks and drew attention to the need to use sunscreen. This health struggle strengthened his bond with his fans even further.

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    Hugh Jackman graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts of Edith Cowan University in 1994, at the age of 26.

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    On 13 December 2012, Jackman received the 2,487th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His wife Deborra-Lee Furness and their two children attended the ceremony, along with Les Misérables (2012) director Tom Hooper and his co-stars Anne Hathaway and Amanda Seyfried. The honor was seen as a tribute to Jackman's contributions to the world of cinema. The star ceremony was one of the most special moments of Jackman's career.

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  24. #024

    Hugh Jackman has said that he always loved acting, but that when he began at drama school he felt like the dunce of his class.

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    Jackman's close circle of friends is quite large and full of stars: Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman, Kylie Minogue, Neil Patrick Harris, Eric Bana, Liev Schreiber, Daniel Craig and Kate Winslet. His friendships with these names show his standing in the industry and how wide his social circle is. Jackman has often said that these friendships hold an important place in his career and personal life.

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    Hugh Jackman recalled that at drama school everyone else seemed cooler, more likely to succeed and more natural at acting than he was.

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    In his youth, Jackman's dream was to be an international freelance journalist. He studied journalism toward this goal and earned his diploma. However, he later turned to acting and continued his career in that field. His journalism background contributed to his interest in storytelling and helped him develop his communication skills. This experience also helped him understand different characters.

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  28. #028

    Hugh Jackman has said that, in retrospect, he thinks it is good for an actor to come from behind.

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    Jackman's family separated when he was eight years old and his mother returned to England. His father, an accountant, raised five children on his own. Hugh spent the first 18 months of his life with his godparents. This difficult childhood shaped Jackman's character and gave him independence and resilience. His father's sacrifice always held a special place in Jackman's life.

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  30. #030

    Hugh Jackman has said that going into an audition thinking he has to be at his best to get the part is a good thing.

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  31. #031

    In the comics, the character Wolverine is 5 feet 3 inches (about 1.60 cm) tall, but Jackman, at 6'2" (about 1.88 cm), is a full foot taller than his character. This height difference meant that the Wolverine image Jackman created on screen differed from the comics. However, Jackman managed to make that difference forgotten with his performance and was accepted by the character's fans.

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  32. #032

    Hugh Jackman was offered a role on Correlli by phone on the night of his final Academy graduation performance, a moment he described by saying he was technically unemployed for thirteen seconds.

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  33. #033

    After the film X-Men (2000), Jackman admitted the difficulty of portraying Wolverine's anger and darkness. To find these emotions he worked with director Bryan Singer for weeks and tried to capture the character's correct tone. After this process, however, playing the angry character became relatively easier for him. This experience is an indication of Jackman's acting ability and how deeply he works on his character.

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    Correlli, a 10-part ABC drama series devised by Australian actress Denise Roberts, was Hugh Jackman's first major professional job and ran for only one season.

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    On 7 September 2014, Jackman sang the song 'Quiet Please, There's a Lady On Stage' at Joan Rivers's funeral, held at Temple Emanu-El in New York. The song was a number from the Broadway musical 'The Boy From Oz'. This gesture by Jackman was an expression of the respect he felt for the famous comedian. The funeral brought together many celebrities from the world of arts.

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  36. #036

    To draw inspiration for his Wolverine performance, Jackman watched Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry films. The tough and charismatic police character in these films formed the basis of the attitude and stance Jackman used while portraying Wolverine. Thanks to this inspiration, Jackman gave the character a deeper layer. The influence of Dirty Harry is clearly visible especially in Wolverine's cool and dangerous moments.

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  37. #037

    After Correlli, Hugh Jackman performed on the Melbourne stage, playing Gaston in a local Walt Disney production of Beauty and the Beast and Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard in 1996.

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  38. #038

    Hugh Jackman once attended Comic-Con International in San Diego in a full Wolverine costume, but no one recognized him; one attendee even said he was "too tall" to carry off the costume. The incident shows Jackman's sense of humor and his enjoyment of being close to his fans, and it also proves how convincing his costume was.

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  39. #039

    Hugh Jackman gained recognition outside Australia in 1998 for playing the lead role of Curly in the Royal National Theatre's production of Oklahoma! in London's West End.

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    In an interview with Jay Leno, Hugh Jackman said he is a big fan of the Friday the 13th film series and decided to become an actor because he wanted to play the character Jason in the series. The statement reveals his love of horror films and his humorous personality, and his confession was met with great interest from fans.

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    Jackman's performance in Oklahoma! earned him an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical.

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  42. #042

    Hugh Jackman was considered for the role of Harvey Dent/Two-Face in The Dark Knight (2008), but the part ultimately went to Aaron Eckhart. The role could have been an important opportunity in Jackman's career, though Eckhart's performance also drew great praise; missing out on it was just one of the many "roles that got away" in Jackman's career.

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  43. #043

    Jackman said the Oklahoma! production felt like it could not get any better and would be one of the highlights of his career.

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  44. #044

    After stepping away from the role of Wolverine, Hugh Jackman named Tom Hardy as someone who could take his place. Expressing his confidence in Hardy's talent and physique, Jackman raised his fans' expectations with the remark, though whether Hardy will play Wolverine remains uncertain. The suggestion shows Jackman's vision in the industry and his thoughts about the future.

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    Hugh Jackman founded a coffee brand and café chain called Laughing Man Coffee in New York, and he donates all of the venture's proceeds to children in need. With the project, Jackman combined his passion for coffee with his sense of philanthropy. The brand quickly gained popularity and shows the importance Jackman places on social responsibility projects.

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    Hugh Jackman and his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, adopted a son named Oscar Maximillian Jackman in May 2000; Oscar was born on May 15, 2000. The adoption was the couple's first step toward building a family. Jackman often speaks of the happiness Oscar has brought into their lives and says he is proud of him.

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  47. #047

    The part of Wolverine was originally written for Russell Crowe, who suggested Hugh Jackman instead.

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    The Jackmans adopted a daughter named Ava Eliot Jackman in July 2005; Ava was born on July 10, 2005. The adoption completed their family and enriched Jackman's experience of fatherhood. Jackman often shares how much his relationship with Ava and watching her grow means to him.

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  49. #049

    In April 2013, a woman who had been loitering outside Hugh Jackman's Manhattan apartment found him at a gym in Greenwich Village and threw an electric shaver at him while shouting "I love you!" The 47-year-old woman was arrested shortly afterward. The incident received wide media coverage as an example of the obsessive fan behavior celebrities can face.

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  50. #050

    Hugh Jackman initially studied wolves to develop his character, believing Wolverine alluded to wolves.

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  51. #051

    Hugh Jackman has formed a very close friendship with Liev Schreiber. The two actors appeared together in the X-Men series and built a strong bond during that time, and Schreiber served as best man at Jackman's wedding. The friendship is known as one of the rare and lasting friendships in Hollywood.

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  52. #052

    Hugh Jackman found portraying Wolverine difficult because the character had few lines while carrying much emotion. To prepare, he studied Clint Eastwood in the Dirty Harry films and Mel Gibson in Mad Max 2, wanting to understand how those actors conveyed everything with limited dialogue.

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  53. #053

    Hugh Jackman wants to produce and star in a film about the life of Bill Bixby, who starred in the series The Incredible Hulk (1977). Bixby is an actor Jackman admires, and the project holds personal meaning for him; Jackman has been working for a long time to make it happen. The wish shows that he values not only big-budget productions but also personal projects.

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  54. #054

    Hugh Jackman insisted on performing his own stunts for the Wolverine movie. He and the team worked extensively on Wolverine's movement style, and he studied martial arts as part of that preparation.

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  55. #055

    For the 1998 season, Hugh Jackman was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical at the 1999 Laurence Olivier Theatre Awards for his work in the musical Oklahoma! The nomination was an important achievement in his theater career. With that performance, Jackman won the admiration of theater critics and began his rise on the stage.

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  56. #056

    Hugh Jackman watched many of Mike Tyson's early fights, drawn to the animal rage in Tyson's style, which he felt suited Wolverine. Jackman repeatedly asked the writers not to give him long, choreographed fights for their own sake or to make the fights pretty.

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  57. #057

    When Hugh Jackman is in different cities for filming, his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, and sometimes other family members stay with him. This shows his commitment to his family and the importance he places on spending time with them. Jackman says his family's support during long shoots is very important to him, which reveals how much he values his family life.

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  58. #058

    Hugh Jackman practiced wearing Wolverine's claws daily in his living room to get used to them. He said the claws left scars on one leg and punctures through his cheek and forehead, and that he was lucky not to have mentioned his clumsiness at his audition.

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  59. #059

    In October 2009, Hugh Jackman appeared on stage in New York with Daniel Craig in the two-hander drama A Steady Rain. The play ran until December 2009 and drew great interest, and Jackman's and Craig's performances earned full marks from theater critics. The collaboration was significant in that it showcased the talents of two famous actors.

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  60. #060

    Hugh Jackman is 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall, which is 11 in (28 cm) taller than Wolverine, described in the original comic book as 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m).

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  61. #061

    At the opening of Fox Studios in Sydney, Hugh Jackman performed the song "People Will Say We're in Love" from the musical Oklahoma! together with Shirley Jones. It was a special moment in which Jackman revived the role of Curly and Jones the role of Laurie. The pair gave the audience a nostalgic experience with the song, and the event once again displayed Jackman's musical talent.

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    Because of the height difference, filmmakers often had to shoot Hugh Jackman from unusual angles or only from the waist up so he would appear shorter, and his co-stars wore platform soles.

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  63. #063

    One of Hugh Jackman's dream roles is to play Jason Voorhees in a Friday the 13th film. He has expressed this wish in many interviews, openly stating his love of horror films and his desire to take on a role in the genre. The dream shows that he is open to different genres in his acting career.

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  64. #064

    Hugh Jackman had to add a great deal of muscle for the role of Wolverine.

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    While preparing for the fourth film in the series, Hugh Jackman bench-pressed over 136 kg (300 lb).

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    In 2008, Hugh Jackman was named "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine. The title was an indication that he had become a globally recognized heartthrob. Jackman accepted the honor with humor and thanked his wife, and the selection was recorded as one of the peaks of popularity in his career.

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  67. #067

    Hugh Jackman reprised his Wolverine role in X2 in 2003, in X-Men: The Last Stand in 2006, and in the 2009 prequel X-Men Origins: Wolverine, where Troye Sivan portrayed the younger James Howlett.

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    Hugh Jackman was among the guests at the wedding of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. Kidman and Jackman know each other from Australia and have been friends for many years. The wedding took place in Australia in 2006 and was attended by many famous names; Jackman's presence on that special day once again showed his close relationship with Kidman.

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  69. #069

    Hugh Jackman made a cameo as Wolverine in X-Men: First Class in 2011, then returned to the role in 2013's The Wolverine, a stand-alone sequel set after X-Men: The Last Stand.

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    Hugh Jackman met his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, on the set of the Australian television series Correlli (1995). The two, who appeared together in the series, grew close quickly and married. The meeting became one of the most important turning points in Jackman's life, and the couple have maintained a strong union since then.

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  71. #071

    Hugh Jackman took stunt driving lessons to prepare for his role in Swordfish (2001). The lessons allowed him to be safer and more effective in action scenes. Jackman stresses that this kind of preparation is important for acquiring the physical skills a role requires, and the disciplined approach is a sign of his professionalism.

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    In 2015, Hugh Jackman announced that Logan, the 2017 sequel to The Wolverine, would be his final performance as the character, and the role earned him the Guinness World Record for "longest career as a live-action Marvel superhero", a record since surpassed.

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  73. #073

    One of Hugh Jackman's lifelong goals is to play the Pharaoh in a Broadway or London West End production of the musical 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'. He says he keeps an eye out for the chance to take on the role, and the ambition reflects his drive in his stage career.

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  74. #074

    Hugh Jackman's wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, initially advised him to turn down the role of Wolverine. Jackman accepted it anyway, believing it was a huge opportunity for his career, and the decision changed his life and made him a worldwide star. Listening to his own instincts despite his wife's advice showed his vision.

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  75. #075

    In Kate & Leopold, Hugh Jackman portrayed a Victorian English duke who travels through time by accident to 21st-century Manhattan and encounters Kate, a cynical advertising executive played by Meg Ryan.

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  76. #076

    Hugh Jackman has been named one of the world's most attractive men by various media outlets: Empire magazine counted him among the sexiest stars in film history, and People magazine included him on its World's Most Beautiful People list. In 2008 he won People's 'Sexiest Man Alive' title. The attention stems from both his acting ability and his charisma.

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  77. #077

    Hugh Jackman appeared in the 2001 action thriller Swordfish alongside John Travolta and Halle Berry, his second project with Berry after X-Men (2000) and before three more X-Men film series appearances together.

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  78. #078

    Hugh Jackman hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live in 2001.

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    Hugh Jackman appeared among the 100 most powerful celebrities on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list, and in 2013 he topped Forbes' Most Powerful Actors list. The achievement reflects both his box-office success and his influence in the industry. Jackman stated that appearing on these lists was a great honor for him.

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    Hugh Jackman played Billy Bigelow in a special concert staging of the musical Carousel at Carnegie Hall in 2002, performing with the Orchestra of St. Luke's.

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    In the series Scrubs (2001), the character Dr. Cox, played by John C. McGinley, harbors an unexplained deep hatred for Jackman and frequently expresses a desire to harm him. This became a recurring joke on the show. Jackman says he laughs when he hears these jokes and that he is a fan of the series, which shows his place in popular culture.

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    For his 2003–2004 Broadway performance as Australian songwriter and performer Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz, Hugh Jackman received both the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical in 2004. He later performed the role in Australia in 2006.

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  83. #083

    In April 2004 in New York, Hugh Jackman was named Best Actor in a Musical by the Drama Desk for his work in 'The Boy From Oz'. The award was proof of his success on Broadway; he played the Australian singer-songwriter Peter Allen in the performance and won great acclaim. It became one of the most important achievements of his theater career.

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  84. #084

    Hugh Jackman hosted the Tony Awards in 2003, 2004 and 2005, and his hosting drew positive reviews.

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    Hugh Jackman was considered for the role of the Huntsman Eric in Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) but turned it down, after which the role went to Chris Hemsworth. Jackman's decision shows how selective he is in his career choices, while Hemsworth had a major breakthrough thanks to the role. The episode is an example of the role changes that happen frequently in Hollywood.

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    Hugh Jackman's hosting of the 2004 Tony Awards won him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performer in a Variety, Musical or Comedy program.

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    Hugh Jackman was school captain in his final year of high school. The same school was also attended by Australian actors Adam Garcia, Andrew Johnston, Reg Livermore and Hugo Weaving, writer Stuart Beattie, and radio host John Laws, making it notable as an institution that produced many talented names. Jackman's school captaincy shows his leadership qualities emerged at an early age.

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    Hugh Jackman was initially cast as George Reeves in Hollywoodland (2006) but had to leave the project for various reasons, and the role was ultimately played by Ben Affleck. The change is an example of the difficulties encountered during the film's production. Jackman's loss of the role was recorded as one of the many 'missed roles' of his career.

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    Hugh Jackman was selected for People magazine's '50 Most Beautiful People' list five years in a row, from 2000 to 2004. The achievement shows the continuity of his physical appeal and popularity. Jackman says he was proud to appear on these lists but that what really matters is his dedication to his work, and the selections strengthened his media image.

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    Hugh Jackman has two older brothers, Ian and Ralph, and two older sisters, Sonya and Zoe, as well as a half-sister on his mother's side. This large family structure played an important role in his childhood. Jackman has always kept his relationships with his siblings close, and his family is one of the most important sources of support in his life.

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    Hugh Jackman won the 2004 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for 'The Boy From Oz'. He also hosted the Tony Awards ceremonies in 2003, 2004 and 2005. The hosting duties were important for showcasing his stage charisma and comic ability, and Jackman won great acclaim for his performances at these ceremonies.

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  92. #092

    For the final third of The Fountain (2006), Hugh Jackman had to shave all the hair on his head and chest. The transformation was necessary to reflect a different dimension of the character. Jackman stated that the process was difficult but necessary, and the sacrifice shows how committed he was to the role.

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  93. #093

    Hugh Jackman's parents emigrated from England to Australia. One of his father's great-grandfathers, Nicholas Isidor Bellas, was of Greek origin, and his maternal grandmother, Agnes Milroy, was of Scottish descent. This multicultural heritage forms the richness of Jackman's identity; he says he is proud of these roots and that his family's stories have influenced him.

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    Hugh Jackman is the godfather of media mogul Rupert Murdoch's daughters Grace and Chloe. The godfather role shows the close relationship between Jackman and the Murdoch family. Jackman states that he accepted the responsibility as a great honor, and the bond is also an indication of his connections in the business world.

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  95. #095

    Hugh Jackman was one of the hosts of the 2002 Academy Awards, but after the experience he said he would not consider hosting again. 'I got about an hour of sleep and I would have liked to eat some sushi. There will be a lot of drunken parties at home and people will be betting and generally I would be there, so it's a bit strange to go out there in a suit and talk a bit,' he said. His remarks reveal his modest and humorous personality.

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  96. #096

    Hugh Jackman has expressed great affection for the comic book character Superman. Ironically, Superman is a character owned by DC Comics, while X-Men and Wolverine belong to Marvel Comics, showing Jackman's admiration for the two great rivals in the comic book world. Expressing this love, Jackman jokingly said, 'I hope Marvel forgives me.'.

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  97. #097

    Before joining WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts), Hugh Jackman took part in a one-year acting program called 'The Journey' at the Actors Centre in Sydney. The program helped him strengthen his acting foundations. Jackman often emphasizes the importance of this training in his career, and the experience gave him a solid start to his professional acting career.

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    Immediately after drama school, Hugh Jackman first appeared on screen as Kevin Jones in the series Correlli (1995), broadcast on Australia's ABC channel. The series was an original creation by actress Denise Roberts, who is also the CEO of the leading Sydney acting school Screenwise. The series was the first important step in Jackman's career and gave him the chance to meet his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness.

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    Hugh Jackman won Best Actor in a Musical honours at the Variety Club, Mo and Green Room Awards for his role as Joe Gillis in the Sunset Boulevard musical. The awards crowned his success in his theatre career. Jackman earned unanimous praise from critics for the performance, which holds an important place in his stage career.

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    Jackman reported that he did a table read for Lucky Guy, the late Nora Ephron's final Broadway play. The lead role ultimately went to Tom Hanks, who had turned the part down years earlier as a film project. The development was followed with interest in the Broadway world, and Jackman's involvement in the project showed his interest in theatre.

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    Jackman learned to ride horses for a year for the role of Drover in the 2008 film Australia. The process showed how dedicated he was in preparing for the role. Jackman said the bond he formed with the horses and the riding skills he acquired contributed greatly to his performance in the film, and the preparation is a sign of his professionalism.

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    In the early '90s, Jackman briefly worked as a waiter at Valentino's Restaurant in Perth, Western Australia. During stressful shifts he would often sing show tunes to lift the staff's morale and entertain customers. These memories show that his love of the stage existed from an early age, and Jackman remembers the period as a fun part of his life.

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    Jackman's two children have play dates in New York with Rupert Murdoch's young children. This shows the close relationship between the Jackman and Murdoch families, who often come together in their social circles. Jackman says he is pleased with his children's friendships.

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    Jackman appeared in a film nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Les Misérables (2012). The film became one of the most important productions of his career and his acting drew great acclaim. Jackman was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in the film, a success regarded as one of the high points of his screen career.

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    Jackman was offered the role of 'Captain William Gordon' in the 2005 film Mangal Pandey. The offer showed that he was a sought-after name for international projects as well. Jackman, however, did not accept the role and the project went ahead with a different actor; such offers reveal the diversity of his career.

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    Dougray Scott had been cast to play Wolverine in the X-Men film, but a motorcycle accident he suffered meant he could not make the shoot. This unexpected development led to the role being given to Hugh Jackman, who made the most of the opportunity and became identified with the Wolverine character. The episode is regarded as one of the luckiest coincidences in cinema history.

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    According to concept art, Jackman could have starred in Neil Blomkamp's alternative sequel to the 1986 film Aliens. Although the project never came to fruition, it shows Jackman's interest in the science fiction genre. Jackman expressed his excitement when speaking about the project, and such projects reveal the different directions in his career.

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    Jackman was listed as a potential nominee for Worst Actor at the 2005 Razzie Awards. He appeared on the list for his performance in the 2004 film Van Helsing, but ultimately did not receive a nomination. This shows that, despite critics' negative views of the film, Jackman's performance was not entirely condemned, and Jackman says he meets such situations with humour.

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    In January 2010, Hugh Jackman took a holiday getaway to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with his family, staying at the world-famous Copacabana Palace Hotel, one of the city's landmark buildings. The hotel has hosted many celebrities over the years and is known as a place renowned for its luxury. Jackman's holiday was a special period he chose to spend with his family amid intense film shoots, and the hotel, known for its proximity to Rio's famous beaches and lively culture, added a distinct colour to his holiday experience.

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    Hugh Jackman is a passionate fan and supporter of Norwich City Football Club because his mother originally comes from the English city of Norwich. This bond has made him known not only as an actor but also as a family member attached to his roots. Throughout his career Jackman has often expressed his love for the club and has even made time to follow its matches. The support reflects an important passion in his personal life while also revealing his interest in English football culture.

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