Hugh Jackman: Mutant, singer and simply amazing actor

Height, weight, age. How old is Hugh Jackman

Like any famous person, there are many fans who want to know literally everything about their idol. And even details such as height, weight, age. How old is Hugh Jackman is easy to calculate if you know his date of birth. He was born on October 12, 1968, so this year he has an anniversary, he will turn fifty years old. He looks younger than his true age, and all because he lives in a happy family where love and harmony reign.

With a height of 183 cm, the actor weighs 73 kg; he takes care of his body, even at an age. He has no bad habits, he has never smoked, and even in scenes with cigarettes he perceives it negatively. He leads a correct lifestyle, believing that by doing this he sets an example for his own children. Sports exercises and a morning jog charge him with energy for the whole day. “Sport for health” is the motto that Hugh Jackman lives by. The photos in his youth and now, if they differ at all, are only in the network of facial wrinkles that appeared on the actor. But this only adds charm to a charming man.

Career building

Immediately after graduating from the academy, Hugh received many very interesting offers regarding the participation of the young actor in various film projects. He is actively involved in a new field of activity. So, among Jackman’s first works are :

• series "Corelli", filmed in Australia. Although the guy got the main role, he had a very difficult time playing a crazy robber, whose character completely contradicted his own;
• musical "Beauty and the Beast";
• the musical "Sunset Boulevard";
• The musical "Oklahoma!"

For his excellent performance at the national Royal Theater in London, Hugh received the Olivier Theater Award. The same musical was later adapted into a film starring Jackman.

Biography and personal life of Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman was born in Sydney, Australia, into an ordinary family that had nothing to do with the world of cinema. His father, Christopher Jackman, worked as an economist, and his mother, Grace Watson, stayed at home and raised four more children, in addition to Hugh. After the birth of the boy, Grace began to feel apathetic, so by decision of his family and friends, Hugh lived with his godmother for two years. The child later remembers the day when he came home from school, and the mother took her daughters and left. The sons remained to live with their father. Only God knows how Hugh suffered the separation from his mother; he was sad and bored for a long time. And with age, he was left with a wound in his soul and hidden grievances. For a very long time he could not forgive Grace, and only after many years was he able to accept this fact.

After school, Hugh entered the journalism department, but over time he realized that this was not his calling. It was at that time that he began to work at any job where he was offered. He grabbed at everything just to earn a few pennies. Later he entered a theater university, where he tries himself and he certainly likes it.

The biography and personal life of Hugh Jackman changes the moment he completely devotes himself to the world of art. He dives in headfirst and does it well. He participates in the musicals “Beauty and the Beast” and “Oklahoma”, after which he makes himself known throughout Australia.

Childhood and adolescence

Hugh Jackman's parents - accountant Chris Jackman and housewife Grace McNeil - moved to Australia from Great Britain in 1967 as part of a government program to colonize the mainland.

How Hugh Jackman changed The family had five children. Hugh, born in Sydney shortly after the move, on October 12, 1968, was the youngest child. When the boy was eight years old, his parents divorced. The mother and two daughters went back to England, and the youngest son and his two older brothers remained to live with their father. Since then, Grace has had no contact with her ex-husband and children. Hugh saw her again only when he grew up.

Childhood photos of Hugh Jackman Soon his father married for the second time. The stepmother easily found a common language with the children, and calm and harmony reigned in the family. When Hugh turned 11, he also had a half-sister.

The father raised his children in strictness, taught them to overcome difficulties and not give in to circumstances. Already an accomplished actor, Hugh Jackman retains memories of exciting family camping trips full of adventure and valuable life lessons.

School photo of Hugh Jackman (bottom row, second from left) At school, the boy was a diligent student. He was also fond of basketball, and for some time was even captain of the school team. The young man did not immediately want to become an actor. “As a child, I spent nights looking at geographic atlases and dreamed of becoming a chef on an airplane. I thought that since airplanes serve food, there must be someone cooking it right there. It seemed to me that this was my dream job,” Jackman shared his memories in an interview.

Even in his youth, Hugh Jackman became interested in theatre. However, his acting skills were discovered while still at school – the guy took an active part in school amateur performances. One of the first serious works was the production of “My Fair Lady”, based on “Pygmalion” by Bernard Shaw.

After graduating from school, Hugh Jackman spent the so-called “gap year” (a year that a graduate devotes to traveling in order to realize what he wants to do in life) in England, after which he returned to Sydney and entered the Faculty of Social Communications at the local University of Technology.

1991: Graduated from the University of Technology Sydney In 1991 he received a bachelor's degree in communications with a specialization in journalism. However, by the end of his studies, Hugh realized that the profession of a journalist was of little interest to him, and began to devote more and more time to his favorite hobby - theater. In 1992, Jackman enrolled in The Journey acting course at the Surrey Hills Acting Centre, absorbing the knowledge and experience of the teachers like a sponge.

In the photo: Hugh Jackman with his father “Until I was 22 years old, I could not imagine that my hobby would become my life’s work. As a boy, I was always interested in theater. But at school they told us: “Music and theater only complement a person, make him more educated, but cannot bring money.” But I found the courage to stand up and say: “I want to do this,” the actor recalled.

After completing his acting courses, Hugh Jackman was accepted into the Western Australian Academy of the Arts (WAAPA). In order to study at a prestigious institution, he had to refuse the role offered to him in the popular Australian TV series Neighbors. The young actor paid three and a half thousand dollars to study at the academy - the entire inheritance that his grandmother left him.

Filmography: films starring Hugh Jackman

Filmography began when Hugh was still a student, he was offered to star in the TV series “Corelli”, where he met his future wife Deborra. It was from that moment that the couple never separated. They live happily married to this day with a son and daughter.

Then he starred in such films as “X-Men”, “The Hero of Her Novel”, after which he became a recognizable and famous Hollywood actor. His performance impressed the audience so much that they could not imagine another character. And after the release of the comedy “Kate and Leo,” Hugh was awarded the Golden Globe.

The actor became even more popular when he played a role alongside Nicole Kidman in the film “Australia” and a star appeared on the Walk of Fame in honor of Hugh Jackman. Jackman and his partner also have a production company, which is no less successful than acting. His talents are multifaceted, as Hugh proves in his works.

Hugh Jackman's career

14. Got my first job almost immediately after graduating from the academy. He was invited to play the role of a serial drama. According to the script, Jackman was supposed to play a prisoner with serious mental problems and convicted of armed assault. This role became fateful in Hugh’s life. And not just because she was the first and he did a great job with her. On the set, the future star met his future wife and the love of his life, Deborra Lee Furnes.

15. 1996 was the period when Hugh worked in the musicals Beauty and the Beast (Gaston) and Sunset Boulevard (Gilles). For his last role, he was awarded the award for best actor of the year.

16. In 1998, he was nominated for another award for his role as Curly McClane in Oklahoma, and later starred in the film of the same name based on this musical.

17. 1999 - the beginning of the Wolverine era. An interesting fact: after the casting, it was decided to approve Dougray Scott for the role. The latter refused to take part in the filming, as at that time he was busy with another major project. Jackman joined the X-Men crew and immediately delighted his colleagues with his unique image and performance.

18. The actor’s wife was against participating in a film about superheroes, as she considered this project not serious and promising enough.

19. From the moment he was confirmed for the role of Wolverine, Hugh began to train hard, took up hand-to-hand combat and followed a special diet to quickly gain muscle mass. He had to regularly visit the gym and strictly follow all the trainer’s instructions.

20. After the role of Wolverine, Hugh became one of the most popular and sought-after actors in Hollywood.

21. 2001 – release date of the romantic comedy “Kate and Leo”. He played the Duke. Before filming, the actor took horse riding lessons, additionally studied dancing and took lessons in good manners. For this work, the actor was nominated for a Golden Globe.

22. In 2003, the second part about mutants was released, which, like the first, was well received by critics and comic book fans.

23. 2004 - the actor receives an award for his excellent acting in the Broadway production of “The Boy from Oz.”

24. In 2004, the decision was made to found my own production company and work with the most promising television programs.

25. 2004 is also notable for the fact that the actor gets the role of the famous vampire hunter, who has been portrayed more than once in many books, films and cartoons. Despite several rather serious historical errors, the film was received with a bang by critics and the public. And the actor’s loyal fans were completely delighted with the image of their idol. The film grossed a huge sum at the box office by those standards and added another brilliant role to Jackman’s collection.

26. 2006 – release date of the third film. From that moment on, it became clear that fans of the franchise were most interested and close to Logan. Afterwards, the decision was made to give him a solo film and tell the story of a mutant.

27. In 2006, a rather strange and controversial film “Prestige” was released. Hugh plays opposite Tom Cruise.

28. Since 2009, the first part of the trilogy dedicated to Logan has been released. The project made Hugh the most recognizable and popular person and replenished his bank account with $20 million. After the release of the film, he visited Russia for the first time as part of a promotional campaign.

29. In an interview, Jackman admitted that he loves playing Wolverine, despite the fact that for this he has to adhere to a strict diet and constantly maintain muscle mass. There is information that it was the actor’s desire to tell the story of a mutant, to talk about the formation of a complex and ambiguous character, that became the reason for the release of solo films.

30. In 2009, the actor became a presenter at the Oscars.

31. 2011 - Hugh gets a cameo in the film “X-Men: First Class,” which simultaneously caused a wave of pleasant emotions among the public and disappointed. Fans of the film wanted to see their idol in this Marvel adaptation, but the creators decided otherwise.

32. 2012. The actor starred in the film Les Misérables, for which he received a Golden Globe. For filming, he had to lose significant weight and grow a real beard, which gave the necessary appearance of an exhausted prisoner. In the film, the actors sang live, and Hugh was allowed to improvise both in words and in movements. In his work, he independently conveyed all the emotions without the director’s prompts or demands.

33. In 2012, Jackman received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

34. 2020 Another mutant movie is coming out, in which Wolverine appears for no more than three minutes. However, this moment is extremely important for fans of the universe, so Hugh gladly agreed to participate in the project.

35. 2020 The film "Logan", which marked the end of the mutant's story. It should be said that even those who are not fans of the X-Men universe were waiting for this film adaptation. And the expectations were justified. Stunning fight scenes, excellent work by the director and, of course, excellent acting made it possible to create a real masterpiece. Before filming began, Hugh himself negotiated with the scriptwriters and director and agreed to a lower fee so that the future film would receive an R rating. This made it unlike the usual films about superheroes, due to the abundance of blood and cruelty, but added realism.

Hugh Jackman's family and children

The actor always speaks warmly of his family, he idolizes his wife and considers himself very lucky to have his beloved. Hugh Jackman's family and children are the meaning of his life, because only they support him in everything, and only for them he is ready to move mountains. His life is very calm and measured, which he is infinitely happy about. His beloved wife, whom he respects as a person, loves as a woman who always takes care of him. His son and daughter always fill his heart with joy, what more is needed for happiness.

Hugh Jackman, remembering his childhood, when his mother abandoned him and he began to live with his father, greatly influenced the boy’s childhood psyche. Already, as an adult and analyzing his mother’s actions, he promised himself that he would have a full-fledged family in which everyone would be loved and happy.

Hugh shares that his family life is going exactly as he dreamed. But not everyone can boast of this. The most pleasant moments for an actor are when all the household members gather at home, and even if you want to be in silence, it’s unlikely to happen. But there is always noise, din and fun - and this is called life.

Theater[ | ]

Hugh Jackman's son - Oscar Maximilian

Married to Deborra, the couple did not have children for a long time; the wife could not get pregnant, but after a long treatment, an ultrasound still showed that they would have a child. But the happiness did not last long, Deborra had a miscarriage, and after a while a second one. The doctors shrugged their shoulders and rendered a verdict that the wife simply would not be able to bear a child. Therefore, the couple decided to adopt a boy, and in 2000, a newborn baby appeared in their house, the son of Hugh Jackman - Oscar Maximilian.

Hugh and Deborra rarely give interviews about their children, and they are also protected from intrusive paparazzi. It is known that the son is 18 years old, he is studying as expected at his age and spends time on vacation with his family. Maximilian knows that these are his adoptive parents, but he considers them family and friends, and most importantly, loved ones.

Personal life[ | ]

Since 1996, Jackman has been married to actress Deborra-Lee Furness, whom he met on the set of the TV series Correlli.[13] Furness suffered several miscarriages, after which she and Jackman adopted two children - son Oscar Maximilian (born 2000) and daughter Ava Eliot (born 2005)[14][15]. According to Jackman, "[they] always planned and hoped to have both adopted and biological children. But it turned out that we did not have biological children.”[16]

Jackman practices transcendental meditation[17].

Hugh Jackman's daughter Ava Eliot

Five years after adopting Maximilian, the couple wanted more children's laughter in their home. They adopted a girl, who became the second child in the family. Hugh Jackman's daughter Ava Eliot is growing up as a very active child, unlike her brother. Her parents say that she is a hurricane. She likes when guests come to the house, she is not shy about public speaking and dreams of becoming an actress. Hugh says that he will under no circumstances interfere with his children’s choice of profession. After all, it will be their personal choice and experience.

Ava spends more time with her mother, they like to keep secrets, so Hugh understands his girls. Deborra tries, first of all, to be a friend to her children who will understand and help when needed.

Awards and nominations[ | ]

Hugh Jackman at Madame Tussauds.
The main awards and nominations are listed. See the full list of awards on IMDb.com.

Awards[ | ]

• 1999 - Star of the Year Award from the Australian Cinematographers Union
• 2001 - Saturn Award (a prize from the US Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films) in the category “Best Actor” for the film “X-Men”
• 2005 - Emmy Award - Best Presenter at the 58th Tony Awards
• 2013 — Golden Globe Award in the category “Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical” for the film “Les Miserables”

Nominations[ | ]

• 1999 - nominated for an Australian Film Institute Award in the category "Best Actor" for his role as Weiss in the film "The Kings of Erskineville"
• 2002 - Golden Globe nomination in the category “Best Actor (Comedy/Musical)” for the role of Leo in the film “Kate and Leo”
• 2007 - nomination for the Saturn Award (a prize from the US Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films) in the category "Best Actor" for the film "The Fountain"
• 2013 - nomination for the Screen Actors Guild Award in the category "Best Actor" for the film "Les Miserables"
• BAFTA
  nomination in the category “Best Actor” for the film “Les Miserables”
• 2013 - nominated for an Oscar in the category “Best Actor” for the film “Les Miserables”
• 2018 - Golden Globe nomination in the category “Best Actor (Comedy/Musical)” for the film “The Greatest Showman”

Hugh Jackman's wife - Deborra-Lee Furness

Hugh and Deborra first met on the set of films, where they each played their own roles. Sympathy immediately arose between them, which later developed into love. The lovers cooed like doves, tried to please each other, and it was clear to the naked eye that there was more going on between them than friendship.

When Hugh proposed, the girl did not even doubt the correctness of her choice. And although her future husband was thirteen years older than her, this did not interfere with her seminal happiness. Hugh Jackman's wife Deborra Lee Furness has never regretted marrying such a worthy man. After all, he supported her when she had difficult times as a woman. It's hard to realize that you will never be able to give birth to a child. Deborra understood that any man needs a full-fledged family, and was afraid that her husband would leave her alone with his problems. But not Hugh, he not only reassured her, but was the first to make her an offer to adopt children. For him, the most important thing was to stay with this woman, because he loves her with pure and sincere love.

Other facts about Hugh Jackman

41. The actor is left-handed.

42. He regularly undergoes treatment for skin tumors. In 2020, he posted about his battle with skin cancer and warned fans to regularly use sun protection.

43. One day Hugh was relaxing on the beach in Sydney with his family. Suddenly the tide began to ebb and people, including his 15-year-old son, began to be carried away by the current. The actor immediately rushed into the water and pulled out not only the boy, but also several other people.

44. The actor sings beautifully, can dance, juggles, has received boxing instruction, plays golf and regularly practices meditation.

45. He is a football fan and supports the Nacional club.

46. ​​His figure in the image of the brutal Wolverine is exhibited at Madame Tussauds.

47. The actor visited Moscow with pleasure, went down to the subway and tried local sausages in dough. Then he was invited to “ProjectorParisHilton” and after filming he admitted that he was delighted with the show.

48. When choosing a script, Hugh is guided by his own desires and does not consult with an agent, as was the case at the beginning of his career.

49. The actor does not smoke and has an extremely negative attitude towards cigars or cigarettes on screen.

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Instagram and Wikipedia Hugh Jackman

As statistics have shown, Hugh Jackman's Instagram and Wikipedia are one of the most requested pages on the World Wide Web. His fans monitor the latest news and publications related to their idol every day. Recently, subscribers learned that Hugh was diagnosed with skin cancer, but he managed to go to the hospital in time, where he had already undergone several operations to remove the tumor.

Fans support him in every possible way, write that they believe in him and declare their love. In turn, Hugh thanks everyone who cares about the actor’s fate and is very optimistic. He says that everything will be fine, and he has no doubt about it, he just concluded that he needs to monitor his health more carefully.

Hugh Jackman's disease: skin cancer

Doctors first discovered Hugh Jackman's disease in 2013; skin cancer. While filming the next installment of “X-Men,” one of the actor’s makeup artists noticed a bloody stain on Jackman’s nose. After a short period of time, the man's wife insisted that he go to the doctor for an examination. After all the tests, the actor was diagnosed with skin cancer. This news greatly shocked his relatives and friends. But in the same year, he successfully had a malignant tumor removed. During this time, Hugh Jackman has already had 4 tumors removed, and he visits the doctor every 3 months.

Latest released projects

In 2014, a continuation of the story about the mutant community, X-Men: Days of Future Past, was released. Unlike the film about Wolverine, released a year earlier, the continuation of the story about mutants was greeted by the public with great joy. World box office receipts exceeded initial estimates, and the actor himself received the largest fee of his career. The last Wolverine film was Logan, which was released in 2020. The main idea of ​​the film was invented by Hugh Jackman himself. In this film project, a new character appeared, played by young Dafne Keen, who made her screen debut in the film “Logan.” Her character is closely related to Hugh Jackman's Wolverine.