Early Life and Education of Hugh Jackman: A Complete Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Hugh Jackman, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Hugh Jackman is a versatile Australian actor, singer, and producer, known for his significant contributions to both stage and screen. He achieved international fame for his portrayal of Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise. Jackman's talent has been recognized with numerous awards, including a Primetime Emmy, a Grammy, and two Tony Awards, along with Academy Award and British Academy Film Award nominations. In recognition of his impact, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2019.
October 1968: Hugh Jackman Born
In October 1968, Hugh Michael Jackman was born in Australia.
1985: Starred in My Fair Lady
In 1985, Jackman starred in his school's production of My Fair Lady at Knox Grammar School.
1986: Became School Captain
In 1986, Jackman became the school captain at Knox Grammar School.
1987: Worked at Uppingham School
In 1987, Jackman spent a gap year working as a Physical Education teacher at Uppingham School in England.
1988: Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards competes in the Olympics
In 1988, Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping.
1988: Gary Hart's Presidential Campaign falters
In 1988, Gary Hart's Presidential Campaign faltered when media reports surfaced of his extramarital affair.
1991: Graduated from University of Technology
In 1991, Jackman graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney, with a BA in Communications.
1992: Member of School of Practical Philosophy
Since 1992, Hugh Jackman has been a member of the School of Practical Philosophy.
1994: Graduated from WAAPA
In 1994, Jackman graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts of Edith Cowan University.
April 1996: Marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness
On 11 April 1996, Hugh Jackman married Deborra-Lee Furness in Toorak, Victoria.
1999: Sang at NRL Grand Final
In 1999, Hugh Jackman sang the Australian national anthem at the NRL Grand Final.
2006: Muhammad Yunus Wins Nobel Peace Prize
In 2006, Muhammad Yunus, microcredit pioneer and a person supported by Jackman, won the Nobel Peace Prize.
2007: Patron of the Actors Centre Australia
In 2007, Jackman became the Patron of the Actors Centre Australia where he studied.
April 2009: Twitter donation announcement
On 14 April 2009, Hugh Jackman announced on his Twitter page that he would donate $100,000 to one individual's favourite non-profit organisation.
September 2009: Participation in Climate Week NYC
On 21 September 2009, Hugh Jackman, as a World Vision ambassador, participated in the climate week NYC ceremony.
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
In 2009, Hugh Jackman traveled to Ethiopia for World Vision, where he met a fair trade coffee farmer named Dukale, which inspired the Laughing Man Coffee company.
June 2010: Attended Philadelphia Union match
In June 2010, Hugh Jackman attended a Philadelphia Union match at PPL Park.
2011: Support of Broadway Cares
In 2011, Jackman continued his support of Broadway Cares, raising nearly $1 million during his run of Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway.
November 2013: Basal-cell carcinoma removal
In November 2013, Hugh Jackman announced he had basal-cell carcinoma removed from his nose.
May 2014: Second carcinoma removal
In May 2014, Hugh Jackman had a second carcinoma removed from his nose.
March 2015: Vocal cord haemorrhage
On 18 March 2015, Hugh Jackman revealed that he had to cancel stage performances in Turkey because he had a left vocal cord haemorrhage.
2015: Announcement of Final Wolverine Role
In 2015, Jackman announced that Logan, the 2017 sequel to The Wolverine, would be the last time he played the role.
2015: Identified as Christian
In a 2015 interview, Hugh Jackman identified as Christian, but said his version of faith differs from his father's.
2022: Co-starred in the Music Man with Sutton Foster
In 2022, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster co-starred in The Music Man on Broadway.
April 2023: Negative biopsy results
In April 2023, Hugh Jackman shared that his biopsy results had all returned negative.
September 2023: Separation announcement
In September 2023, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announced that they had separated.
January 2025: Relationship with Sutton Foster confirmed
In January 2025, Jackman and Sutton Foster confirmed their relationship; the two had previously co-starred in The Music Man on Broadway in 2022.
