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 prominent roles on both screen and stage. He gained international recognition for his portrayal of Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise (2000-2024). Jackman's talent has been acknowledged with numerous awards, including a Primetime Emmy, a Grammy, 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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1992: Joined the School of Practical Philosophy

In 1992, Hugh Jackman became a member of the School of Practical Philosophy.

April 1996: Marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness

On April 11, 1996, Hugh Jackman married Deborra-Lee Furness at St. John's in Toorak, Victoria, a suburb of Melbourne. They met on the set of the Australian TV show Correlli.

1999: Sang Australian National Anthem at NRL Grand Final

In 1999, Hugh Jackman sang the Australian national anthem at the National Rugby League (NRL) Grand Final.

2006: Support of Muhammad Yunus

Since at least 2006, Hugh Jackman has been a vocal supporter of Muhammad Yunus, microcredit pioneer and the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner.

2008: Narration of The Burning Season

In 2008, Hugh Jackman narrated the documentary about global warming, The Burning Season.

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April 2009: Twitter Charity Donation Announcement

On April 14, 2009, Hugh Jackman announced on his Twitter page that he would donate $100,000 to one individual's favourite non-profit organization. On April 21, 2009, he revealed that he would donate $50,000 to Charity:Water and $50,000 to Operation of Hope.

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: 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 Broadway drama, A Steady Rain.

2009: Trip to Ethiopia and Meeting Dukale

In 2009, Hugh Jackman traveled to Ethiopia for World Vision, where he met a fair trade coffee farmer named Dukale, which inspired him to start the Laughing Man Coffee company later in 2011.

June 2010: Attendance at Philadelphia Union Match

In June 2010, Hugh Jackman attended a Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer match at PPL Park, showcasing his support for the team.

2011: Launch of Laughing Man Coffee Company

In 2011, Hugh Jackman launched the Laughing Man Coffee company, opening two cafés in Lower Manhattan and selling coffee online. It later became a brand for Keurig.

2015: Discussing Faith

In a 2015 interview, Hugh Jackman identified as Christian but mentioned his version of faith differs from his father's.

May 2019: The Man. The Music. The Show. World Tour Begins

In May 2019, Hugh Jackman's first world tour, The Man. The Music. The Show., began in Glasgow, Scotland. The tour featured songs from The Greatest Showman soundtrack and other Broadway/Hollywood musical numbers.