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 best known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His career spans both screen and stage, earning him numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and two Tony Awards. He has also received nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. In 2019, Jackman was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia.
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 romantic fantasy film "Kate & Leopold".
2004: Tony Award for The Boy from Oz and Emmy Award for Hosting
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". The year after, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for hosting the Tony Awards ceremony.
2005: Formation of Seed Productions
In 2005, Hugh Jackman joined with John Palermo to form 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".
2007: First Project of Seed Productions
In 2007, Viva Laughlin was the first project of Seed Productions.
November 2008: Release of the film Australia
In November 2008, the movie "Australia", co-starring Nicole Kidman, was released in Australia and the U.S. Hugh Jackman played a cattle drover who helps an English noblewoman save her cattle station.
April 2009: Twitter donation announcement
On April 14, 2009, Hugh Jackman announced on his Twitter page that he would donate $100,000 to one individual's favorite non-profit organization.
September 2009: A Steady Rain on Broadway
In September 2009, Hugh Jackman co-starred with Daniel Craig in the play "A Steady Rain" on Broadway at the Schoenfeld Theatre.
September 2009: Climate Week NYC Ceremony
On September 21, 2009, Hugh Jackman, as a World Vision ambassador, participated in the climate week NYC ceremony.
December 2009: End of A Steady Rain
In December 2009, Hugh Jackman's limited engagement of the play "A Steady Rain" with Daniel Craig on Broadway concluded.
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 from six weeks of curtain appeals at their hit Broadway drama, A Steady Rain.
May 2011: One-Man Show in San Francisco
From May 3rd to 15th, 2011, Hugh Jackman had a one-man show at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco featuring Broadway and Hollywood musical numbers, slide shows, and audience interaction.
September 2011: WWE Monday Night Raw Appearance
In September 2011, Hugh Jackman guest starred on WWE Monday Night Raw. He assisted Zack Ryder in winning against WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler by punching Ziggler.
October 2011: Back on Broadway
On October 25th, 2011, Hugh Jackman returned to Broadway in "Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway" at the Broadhurst Theatre.
January 2012: End of Back on Broadway
On January 1st, 2012, Hugh Jackman concluded his show "Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway" at the Broadhurst Theatre.
November 2012: Voice role 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: Starred in Les Misérables
In December 2012, Hugh Jackman starred as Jean Valjean in Tom Hooper's "Les Misérables", an adaptation of the musical.
2012: Special Tony Award
In 2012, Hugh Jackman received the Special Tony Award.
2012: Awards for Les Misérables
In 2012, Hugh Jackman won the Golden Globe for his portrayal of Jean Valjean in the film adaptation of "Les Misérables" and earned nominations for the Academy Award, BAFTA, Critics' Choice, and SAG Award for Best Actor. He also received nominations for Critics' Choice and SAG Award for Best Ensemble Cast.
January 2013: Appearance in Movie 43
In January 2013, Hugh Jackman appeared alongside Kate Winslet in "Movie 43", an ensemble comedy.
January 2013: Golden Globe Win for Les Misérables
In January 2013, Hugh Jackman won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance in "Les Misérables".
June 2013: Featured on The Lonely Island song
In June 2013, Hugh Jackman was featured on "You've Got the Look", a song by comedy hip hop group The Lonely Island on their third album, "The Wack Album".
October 2014: Return to Broadway in The River
In October 2014, Hugh Jackman returned to Broadway in the new play, "The River", which ran at the Circle in the Square Theatre.
February 2015: The River concludes
In February 2015, Hugh Jackman concluded his show in "The River" at the Circle in the Square Theatre.
December 2015: Broadway to Oz Tour
In November and December 2015, Hugh Jackman made a national tour of Australia with his show "Broadway to Oz", performing songs from Broadway musicals and Peter Allen tributes.
2016: Uncredited cameo in X-Men: Apocalypse
In 2016, Hugh Jackman had an uncredited cameo as Wolverine in the film "X-Men: Apocalypse".
2016: Played ski coach in Eddie the Eagle
In 2016, Hugh Jackman played fictional ski coach, Bronson Peary, in "Eddie the Eagle", which portrayed how Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping in 1988.
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 The Greatest Showman
In 2017, Hugh Jackman starred as P. T. Barnum in the musical "The Greatest Showman", also reprising his role as Wolverine for the final time in "Logan".
2018: Starred in The Front Runner
In 2018, Hugh Jackman starred as American senator Gary Hart in Jason Reitman's 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: The Man. The Music. The Show. World Tour
In May 2019, Hugh Jackman began his first world tour called "The Man. The Music. The Show.", performing songs from "The Greatest Showman" and Broadway/Hollywood musical numbers, starting in Glasgow, Scotland.
October 2019: End of World Tour and Companion of the Order of Australia
In October 2019, Hugh Jackman concluded his world tour in San Antonio, United States. Also in 2019, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia.
2019: Starred in Bad Education and The Son
In 2019, Hugh Jackman starred in the comedy drama "Bad Education" opposite Allison Janney, and also in "The Son" with Laura Dern.
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" film's soundtrack.
December 2021: The Music Man Revival previews
In December 2021, Hugh Jackman's revival of "The Music Man", playing Harold Hill, began previews on Broadway.
February 2022: The Music Man Revival played on Broadway
In February 2022, "The Music Man", starring Hugh Jackman, played on Broadway.
2022: Golden Globe Nomination for The Son
In 2022, Hugh Jackman received his fourth Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Drama for his role in the film "The Son".
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: End of The Music Man Revival
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, Hugh Jackman reprised his role as Wolverine in "Deadpool & Wolverine", starring Ryan Reynolds, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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