Hugh Jackman

**Hugh Michael Jackman** (born 12 October 1968) is an Australian actor and singer, who first gained recognition for his performances in theatre and television, before landing the breakthrough role of Wolverine in the *X-Men* film series, from *X-Men* (2000) to *Deadpool & Wolverine* (2024). In addition to his screen success, Jackman has demonstrated significant versatility in his career, starring in various film genres, from romantic comedies such as *Kate & Leopold* (2001), action-horrors like *Van Helsing* (2004), to musical dramas like *Les Misérables* (2012) and *The Greatest Showman* (2017). Jackman's vocal talent also shines in animated movies like *Flushed Away*, *Happy Feet* (both 2006), and *Rise of the Guardians* (2012). Along with his movie and TV activities, Jackman is noted for his stage roles in the original Australian productions of *Beauty and the Beast* as Gaston in 1995 and *Sunset Boulevard* as Joe Gillis in 1996. He received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for his performance in the West End revival of *Oklahoma!* in 1998. Jackman assumed memorable roles on Broadway, one of them being Peter Allen in *The Boy from Oz*, which brought him a Tony Award in 2004. From 2021 to 2023, Jackman starred in the Broadway revival of the musical *The Music Man*, and this performance led to another Tony Award nomination. An Emmy Award came Jackman’s way for his hosting of the 2005 Tony Awards ceremony.