Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Hugh Jackman
How Hugh Jackman built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor, singer, and producer who gained international recognition for his portrayal of Wolverine in the X-Men film series and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His work spans both stage and screen, earning him numerous accolades, including Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2019, solidifying his status as a significant figure in the entertainment industry.
1999: AACTA Award Nomination for Erskineville Kings
In 1999, Hugh Jackman received a nomination for the AACTA Award for Best Actor for his role in Erskineville Kings.
2001: Golden Globe Nomination for Kate & Leopold
In 2001, Hugh Jackman received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in the film Kate & Leopold.
2004: Tony Award for The Boy from Oz
In 2004, Hugh Jackman won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Peter Allen in the Broadway production of The Boy from Oz at the 58th Tony Awards. He also won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for hosting the ceremony the year after.
2005: Formation of Seed Productions
In 2005, Hugh Jackman and John Palermo formed Seed Productions.
2006: AACTA Award Nomination for The Prestige
In 2006, Hugh Jackman received a nomination for the AACTA Award for Best Actor for his role in The Prestige.
2006: Muhammad Yunus Wins Nobel Peace Prize
In 2006, Muhammad Yunus, a microcredit pioneer and supporter of Hugh Jackman, won the Nobel Peace Prize.
2007: First Seed Productions project: Viva Laughlin
In 2007, Seed Productions' first project was Viva Laughlin.
November 2008: Release of "Australia" and named "Sexiest Man Alive"
In November 2008, Hugh Jackman starred in the movie Australia, which was released in Australia and the U.S. Also in November 2008, People Magazine named Jackman the "Sexiest Man Alive".
2008: Narrated the documentary The Burning Season
In 2008, Hugh Jackman narrated the documentary about global warming called The Burning Season.
April 2009: Donation to non-profit organizations
In April 2009, Hugh Jackman announced he would donate $100,000 to non-profit organizations via his Twitter page.
September 2009: A Steady Rain Broadway show opening
In September 2009, Hugh Jackman co-starred with Daniel Craig on Broadway in the play A Steady Rain.
September 2009: Participated in Climate Week NYC
On September 21, 2009, Hugh Jackman participated in the Climate Week NYC ceremony.
December 2009: End of "A Steady Rain" Broadway show
In December 2009, Hugh Jackman's Broadway play, A Steady Rain, concluded its limited engagement run.
December 2009: Fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
In December 2009, it was announced that Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig had raised $1,549,953 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
2009: Trip to Ethiopia and Inspiration for Laughing Man Coffee
In 2009, Hugh Jackman visited Ethiopia for World Vision, where he met a fair trade coffee farmer and was inspired to found Laughing Man Coffee.
May 2011: One-man show at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco
In May 2011, Hugh Jackman performed a one-man show at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco, featuring Broadway and Hollywood musical numbers.
October 2011: Back on Broadway show opening
In October 2011, Hugh Jackman returned to Broadway with his new show, Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, at the Broadhurst Theatre.
2011: Launched Laughing Man Coffee company
In 2011, Hugh Jackman launched the Laughing Man Coffee company.
January 2012: End of "Back on Broadway" show
In January 2012, Hugh Jackman's show, Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, concluded its performances at the Broadhurst Theatre.
November 2012: Voiced E. Aster Bunnymund in Rise of the Guardians
In November 2012, Hugh Jackman voiced the role of E.Aster Bunnymund in the animated film Rise of the Guardians.
December 2012: Image licensed for Saracen Rue and Les Misérables release
In December 2012, Hugh Jackman's image was licensed to represent the Skulduggery Pleasant character Saracen Rue, and he starred as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, which opened on December 25, 2012.
2012: Special Tony Award
In 2012, Hugh Jackman received the Special Tony Award.
2012: Awards for Les Misérables
In 2012, Hugh Jackman won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Jean Valjean in the film adaptation of Les Misérables. He also earned nominations for the Academy Award, BAFTA, Critics' Choice and SAG Award for Best Actor, as well as nominations for the Critics' Choice and SAG Award for Best Ensemble Cast.
January 2013: Appeared in Movie 43
In January 2013, Hugh Jackman appeared alongside Kate Winslet in the ensemble comedy Movie 43.
January 2013: Golden Globe Award for Les Misérables
In January 2013, Hugh Jackman won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in Les Misérables.
June 2013: Featured on "You've Got the Look" song
In June 2013, Hugh Jackman was featured on the song "You've Got the Look" by The Lonely Island on their album, The Wack Album.
October 2014: Returned to Broadway in The River
In October 2014, Hugh Jackman returned to Broadway in the new play, The River, at the Circle in the Square Theatre.
February 2015: End of "The River" Broadway show
In February 2015, Hugh Jackman's Broadway play, The River, concluded its run at the Circle in the Square Theatre.
December 2015: Broadway to Oz National Tour
In December 2015, Hugh Jackman continued his national tour of Australia with his show Broadway to Oz, performing songs from Broadway musicals.
2016: Uncredited cameo in X-Men: Apocalypse
In 2016, Hugh Jackman had an uncredited cameo as Wolverine in the film X-Men: Apocalypse.
2016: Starred in Eddie the Eagle and Pan
In 2016, Hugh Jackman played Bronson Peary in Eddie the Eagle and also portrayed Blackbeard in the film Pan.
2017: Golden Globe Nomination for The Greatest Showman
In 2017, Hugh Jackman received his third Golden Globe nomination for portraying P.T. Barnum in the musical biopic The Greatest Showman.
2017: Starred in Logan and The Greatest Showman
In 2017, Hugh Jackman reprised Wolverine in Logan, and starred as P. T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman.
2018: Starred in The Front Runner
In 2018, Hugh Jackman starred as Gary Hart in the political drama film The Front Runner.
March 2019: Brand Ambassador of R. M. Williams
In March 2019, Hugh Jackman became the brand ambassador of R. M. Williams.
May 2019: Began The Man. The Music. The Show. world tour
In May 2019, Hugh Jackman began his first world tour, The Man. The Music. The Show., in Glasgow, Scotland.
October 2019: Concluded The Man. The Music. The Show. world tour
In October 2019, Hugh Jackman concluded his world tour, The Man. The Music. The Show., in San Antonio, United States.
2019: Starred in Bad Education and The Son
In 2019, Hugh Jackman starred in the comedy drama Bad Education, and also in The Son.
2019: Voiced Sir Lionel Frost in Missing Link
In 2019, Hugh Jackman voiced the character Sir Lionel Frost in the animated film Missing Link.
2019: Grammy Award for The Greatest Showman soundtrack
In 2019, Hugh Jackman won the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for The Greatest Showman soundtrack.
December 2021: The Music Man Broadway revival previews began
In December 2021, Hugh Jackman began previews for the revival of The Music Man on Broadway, playing Harold Hill.
February 2022: The Music Man revival opened on Broadway
In February 2022, Hugh Jackman's revival of The Music Man officially opened on Broadway.
2022: Golden Globe Nomination for The Son
In 2022, Hugh Jackman received his fourth Golden Globe nomination for his role in the film The Son, this time for Best Actor in a Drama.
2022: Tony Award Nomination for The Music Man
In 2022, Hugh Jackman was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in The Music Man.
January 2023: The Music Man Broadway revival ended
In January 2023, Hugh Jackman's revival of The Music Man concluded its run on Broadway.
July 26, 2024: Release of Deadpool & Wolverine
On July 26, 2024, Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Hugh Jackman reprising his role as Wolverine, was released.
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