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 celebrated Australian and British actor, singer, and producer, known for his prominent roles in both film and theatre. His breakthrough came with his portrayal of Wolverine in the X-Men franchise, a role he embodied for nearly two decades. Jackman has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and two Tony Awards, alongside nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. In 2019, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia.
1999: AACTA 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, Jackman received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award 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 the year after for hosting the ceremony.
2005: Formation of Seed Productions
In 2005, Hugh Jackman, along with John Palermo, established Seed Productions, a production company.
2006: AACTA 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: Seed Productions First Project
In 2007, Seed Productions, co-founded by Hugh Jackman, launched its first project, Viva Laughlin.
November 2008: Release of 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 in the film.
2008: Narration of The Burning Season
In 2008, Hugh Jackman narrated the documentary about global warming, The Burning Season.
April 2009: Twitter Donation Announcement
On April 14, 2009, Hugh Jackman announced on his Twitter page that he would donate $100,000 to a non-profit organization. On April 21, 2009, he revealed he would 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 began co-starring 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 participated in the Climate Week NYC ceremony as a World Vision ambassador.
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.
December 2009: End of A Steady Rain
In December 2009, the limited engagement of the play A Steady Rain, starring Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig, ended its run on Broadway.
2009: Trip to Ethiopia with World Vision
In 2009, Hugh Jackman traveled to Ethiopia with 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 May 3-15, 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
On September 19, 2011, Hugh Jackman guest starred on WWE Monday Night Raw, assisting Zack Ryder in a win over Dolph Ziggler.
October 2011: Back on Broadway
On October 25, 2011, Hugh Jackman returned to Broadway in a new show, Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, at the Broadhurst Theatre.
2011: Continued Support of Broadway Cares
In 2011, Hugh Jackman continued his support of Broadway Cares, raising nearly $1 million during his run of Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway.
2011: Launch of Laughing Man Coffee Company
In 2011, Hugh Jackman launched the Laughing Man Coffee company, including two cafés in Lower Manhattan.
January 2012: End of Broadway show
On January 1, 2012, Hugh Jackman concluded performances of Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre.
November 2012: Rise of the Guardians Release
In November 2012, Hugh Jackman voiced the role of E.Aster Bunnymund (the Easter Bunny) in the animated film Rise of the Guardians.
December 2012: Tanith Low in... The Maleficent Seven Publication and Les Misérables Film Opening
In December 2012, Hugh Jackman's image was licensed for the novel Tanith Low in... The Maleficent Seven, and he starred as Jean Valjean in the film adaptation of Les Misérables, which opened on December 25, 2012.
2012: Golden Globe 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 other awards.
2012: Special Tony Award
In 2012, Jackman received the Special Tony Award.
January 2013: Movie 43 Release
In January 2013, Hugh Jackman appeared alongside Kate Winslet in Movie 43, an ensemble comedy film.
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 album
In June 2013, Hugh Jackman was featured (along with Kristen Wiig) 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: 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 run on Broadway
In February 2015, Hugh Jackman's play The River concluded its run at the Circle in the Square Theatre.
December 2015: Broadway to Oz Australian Tour
In December 2015, Hugh Jackman toured Australia with his show Broadway to Oz, performing songs from Broadway musicals and a Peter Allen tribute.
2016: Cameo in X-Men: Apocalypse
In 2016, Hugh Jackman had an uncredited cameo as Wolverine in the film X-Men: Apocalypse.
2016: Role 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 Greatest Showman.
2017: Logan 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 political drama film The Front Runner.
March 2019: Brand Ambassador for R. M. Williams
In March 2019, Hugh Jackman became the brand ambassador for R. M. Williams.
May 2019: The Man. The Music. The Show. World Tour Begins
In May 2019, Hugh Jackman started his first world tour, The Man. The Music. The Show., in Glasgow, Scotland.
October 2019: The Man. The Music. The Show. World Tour Concludes
In October 2019, Hugh Jackman's world tour, The Man. The Music. The Show., concluded in San Antonio, United States.
2019: Starring in Bad Education and The Son
In 2019, Hugh Jackman starred in the comedy drama Bad Education, and in Florian Zeller's film 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, the soundtrack of The Greatest Showman won Hugh Jackman the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
December 2021: The Music Man Broadway Revival Previews
In December 2021, Hugh Jackman began previews for the revival of The Music Man on Broadway, playing Harold Hill.
February 2022: The Music Man Broadway Revival Opens
In February 2022, Hugh Jackman starred in the opening of The Music Man revival 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 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 Revival Concludes
In January 2023, The Music Man revival on Broadway, starring Hugh Jackman, concluded its performances.
July 26, 2024: Deadpool & Wolverine Release
On July 26, 2024, Hugh Jackman reprised his role as Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which was released.
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