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 a highly acclaimed Australian actor, singer, and producer, known primarily for his portrayal of Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise. He started his career in theatre and television before achieving international recognition as the iconic Marvel character. His extensive career spans both screen and stage, earning him numerous awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and two Tony Awards, along with 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.
1999: National Anthem Performance
In 1999, Hugh Jackman sang the Australian national anthem at the NRL Grand Final.
2001: Golden Globe Nomination for Kate & Leopold
In 2001, Hugh Jackman received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in the romantic fantasy 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 at the 58th Tony Awards for his portrayal of Peter Allen in the Broadway production of The Boy from Oz. His hosting of the ceremony won him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program the year after.
2005: Formation of Seed Productions
In 2005, Hugh Jackman and John Palermo formed a production company called 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: Nobel Peace Prize
In 2006, Muhammad Yunus, microcredit pioneer and a supporter of Hugh Jackman, won the Nobel Peace Prize.
2007: Viva Laughlin First Project
In 2007, Seed Productions' first project was "Viva Laughlin".
November 2008: Australia Movie Release
In November 2008, the movie "Australia", in which Hugh Jackman co-starred with Nicole Kidman, was released in Australia and the U.S. He played a cattle drover who assists an English noblewoman.
2008: The Burning Season Narration
In 2008, Hugh Jackman narrated "The Burning Season", a documentary about global warming.
April 2009: Charitable Donations
In April 2009, Hugh Jackman announced on Twitter that he would donate $100,000 to non-profit organizations, later deciding to donate $50,000 to Charity:Water and $50,000 to Operation of Hope.
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 for a limited engagement.
September 2009: Climate Week NYC Ceremony
On 21 September 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 engagement in the play "A Steady Rain" on Broadway concluded.
December 2009: Fundraising for Broadway Cares
In December 2009, it was announced that Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig raised $1,549,953 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS through curtain appeals for "A Steady Rain".
2009: Trip to Ethiopia
In 2009, Hugh Jackman traveled to Ethiopia for World Vision, where he met a fair trade coffee farmer named Dukale, inspiring him to found Laughing Man Coffee.
May 2011: One-Man Show in San Francisco
From 3–15 May 2011, Hugh Jackman performed a one-man show at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco, featuring Broadway and Hollywood musical numbers.
September 2011: WWE Monday Night Raw Appearance
In September 2011, Hugh Jackman guest starred on WWE Monday Night Raw. During the show, he assisted Zack Ryder in winning against WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler by punching Ziggler in the jaw while the referee wasn't watching.
October 2011: Back on Broadway
In October 2011, Hugh Jackman returned to Broadway in a new show, "Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway" at the Broadhurst Theatre.
2011: Broadway Cares Support
In 2011, Hugh Jackman continued his support of Broadway Cares, raising nearly $1 million during his run of Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway.
2011: Laughing Man Coffee Company Launch
In 2011, Hugh Jackman launched the Laughing Man Coffee company and founded two cafés in Lower Manhattan.
January 2012: End of Broadway Show
On January 1, 2012, Hugh Jackman's show "Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway" concluded its performances at the Broadhurst Theatre.
November 2012: Rise of the Guardians Release
In November 2012, Hugh Jackman voiced the role of E.Aster Bunnymund in the animated film "Rise of the Guardians".
December 2012: Tanith Low in... The Maleficent Seven
In December 2012, Hugh Jackman's image was licensed to represent Saracen Rue in "Tanith Low in... The Maleficent Seven". Also, the film "Les Misérables" opened on December 25, 2012.
2012: Special Tony Award
In 2012, Hugh Jackman received the Special Tony Award, recognizing his contributions to the theater.
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. He also received nominations for the Academy Award, BAFTA, Critics' Choice and SAG Award for Best Actor, and nominations for the Critics' Choice and SAG Award for Best Ensemble Cast for the same role.
January 2013: Movie 43 Appearance
In January 2013, Hugh Jackman appeared alongside Kate Winslet in "Movie 43", an ensemble comedy.
June 2013: The Wack Album Release
In June 2013, Hugh Jackman was featured on "You've Got the Look", a song by The Lonely Island on their third album, "The Wack Album".
October 2014: The River on Broadway
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 on Broadway
In February 2015, Hugh Jackman's play "The River" finished its run at the Circle in the Square Theatre.
December 2015: Broadway to Oz Tour
In December 2015, Hugh Jackman continued his national tour of Australia with his show "Broadway to Oz".
2016: X-Men: Apocalypse Cameo
In 2016, Hugh Jackman had an uncredited cameo as Wolverine in the film "X-Men: Apocalypse".
2016: 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: Logan Release and The Greatest Showman
In 2017, Hugh Jackman reprised his role as Wolverine in "Logan" and starred as P. T. Barnum in "The Greatest Showman".
2018: The Front Runner Release
In 2018, Hugh Jackman starred as Gary Hart in Jason Reitman's "The Front Runner".
March 2019: Brand Ambassador for R. M. Williams
In March 2019, Hugh Jackman became the brand ambassador for R. M. Williams, a clothing company, adding to his portfolio of endorsements.
May 2019: The Man. The Music. The Show. Tour Begins
In May 2019, Hugh Jackman began his first world tour called "The Man. The Music. The Show." in Glasgow, Scotland.
October 2019: End of world tour
In October 2019, Hugh Jackman's first world tour "The Man. The Music. The Show" ended in San Antonio, United States.
2019: Bad Education and The Son
In 2019, Hugh Jackman starred in "Bad Education" and "The Son".
2019: Missing Link Release
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 Previews
In December 2021, Hugh Jackman began previews for "The Music Man" on Broadway.
February 2022: The Music Man Broadway run
In February 2022, "The Music Man" starring Hugh Jackman began its run on Broadway.
2022: Golden Globe Nomination for The Son
In 2022, Hugh Jackman received his fourth Golden Globe nomination, this time 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 again for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in The Music Man.
2022: Co-starred in The Music Man
In 2022, Jackman and Sutton Foster co-starred in The Music Man on Broadway.
January 2023: End of The Music Man
In January 2023, Hugh Jackman's run in "The Music Man" on Broadway concluded.
July 26, 2024: Deadpool & Wolverine Release
On July 26, 2024, "Deadpool & Wolverine", starring Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, was released in theaters.
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