History of Hugh Jackman in Timeline
Hugh Michael Jackman is an Australian actor known for his diverse career in theatre, television, and film. His breakthrough role as Wolverine in the X-Men series earned him the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a live-action Marvel character until 2022. Jackman has received numerous accolades, 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, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia.
1967: Parents' Immigration to Australia
Hugh Jackman's parents emigrated to Australia in 1967 as part of the "Ten Pound Poms" immigration scheme.
October 1968: Birth of Hugh Jackman
Hugh Michael Jackman was born in October 1968.
1985: Performance in "My Fair Lady"
Hugh Jackman starred in his school's production of "My Fair Lady" in 1985.
1986: School Captain at Knox Grammar School
Hugh Jackman served as school captain at Knox Grammar School in 1986.
1987: Gap Year Teaching Experience
Hugh Jackman spent a gap year working as a Physical Education teacher at Uppingham School in England in 1987.
1988: Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards' Olympic Debut
The film "Eddie the Eagle," released in 2016, depicted Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards becoming the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping in 1988.
1988: Gary Hart's Presidential Campaign
The film "The Front Runner," released in 2018, depicted the rise and fall of Gary Hart during his 1988 Democratic presidential campaign.
1991: Graduation from University of Technology, Sydney
Hugh Jackman graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney with a BA in Communications in 1991.
1992: Joining the School of Practical Philosophy
In 1992, Hugh Jackman became a member of the School of Practical Philosophy.
1994: Graduation from Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Hugh Jackman graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 1994.
1995: Performance as Gaston in "Beauty and the Beast"
Hugh Jackman performed as Gaston in a local production of "Beauty and the Beast" in 1995.
April 1996: Marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness
Hugh Jackman married actress Deborra-Lee Furness in April 1996.
1996: Performance as Joe Gillis in "Sunset Boulevard"
Hugh Jackman took on the role of Joe Gillis in a production of "Sunset Boulevard" in 1996.
1996: Stage Performances in Melbourne
Hugh Jackman performed in stage productions in Melbourne, including roles in "Beauty and the Beast" and "Sunset Boulevard", in 1996.
1998: Acclaim for "Oklahoma!" Role
Hugh Jackman gained recognition for his leading role as Curly in the Royal National Theatre's production of "Oklahoma!" in 1998.
1998: Performance in "Summa Cabaret"
Hugh Jackman starred in the Midsumma festival cabaret production "Summa Cabaret" in 1998.
1998: Olivier Award Nomination for "Oklahoma!"
Hugh Jackman was nominated for an Olivier Award for his performance as Curly McLain in the West End revival of "Oklahoma!" in 1998.
1999: Film Adaptation of "Oklahoma!"
A film adaptation of the stage musical "Oklahoma!", starring Hugh Jackman, was released in 1999.
1999: Film Debut in "Erskineville Kings" and "Paperback Hero"
Hugh Jackman appeared in his early films "Erskineville Kings" and "Paperback Hero" in 1999.
1999: AACTA Award Nomination for "Erskineville Kings"
In 1999, Hugh Jackman received an AACTA Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in the film "Erskineville Kings".
1999: Australian National Anthem Performance
In 1999, Hugh Jackman, a fan of the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles rugby league team, sang the Australian national anthem at the NRL Grand Final.
2000: "X-Men" Success and Saturn Award
"X-Men", starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, was a box-office success in 2000. Jackman earned a Saturn Award for Best Actor for his performance.
2000: Breakthrough Role in "X-Men"
Hugh Jackman landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine in "X-Men" in 2000.
2001: Release of "Kate & Leopold"
Hugh Jackman starred in the romantic comedy "Kate & Leopold" in 2001.
2001: Golden Globe Nomination for "Kate & Leopold"
In 2001, Hugh Jackman's performance in the film "Kate & Leopold" earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor.
2001: Kate & Leopold, Swordfish, and Saturday Night Live
In 2001, Jackman starred in "Kate & Leopold" alongside Meg Ryan, earning a Golden Globe nomination. He also appeared in "Swordfish" with Halle Berry, marking their second collaboration. Additionally, he hosted an episode of "Saturday Night Live".
2002: Carousel Performance at Carnegie Hall
Hugh Jackman performed the role of Billy Bigelow in a concert performance of "Carousel" at Carnegie Hall in 2002.
2002: Off-Broadway Performance in "Carousel"
Hugh Jackman performed as Billy Bigelow in an Off-Broadway concert of "Carousel" in 2002.
2003: Tony Awards Host
Jackman began hosting the Tony Awards in 2003, receiving positive reviews.
2003: X2: X-Men United Release
In 2003, Hugh Jackman reprised his role as Wolverine in the movie "X2: X-Men United".
2004: Release of "Van Helsing"
Hugh Jackman starred in the action-horror film "Van Helsing" in 2004.
2004: Tony Award for "The Boy from Oz"
Hugh Jackman won a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role as Peter Allen in "The Boy from Oz" in 2004.
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".
2004: Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for "The Boy from Oz"
Jackman received the Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Peter Allen in the Broadway production "The Boy from Oz" in 2004.
2004: Van Helsing Release
Jackman starred as the title character in the film "Van Helsing" in 2004, a role that was highlighted in Bruce A. McClelland's book "Slayers and Their Vampires: A Cultural History of Killing the Dead".
2005: Formation of Seed Productions
Hugh Jackman and his longtime assistant, John Palermo, founded the production company Seed Productions in 2005.
2005: Emmy Award for Hosting the Tony Awards
Hugh Jackman won an Emmy Award for hosting the Tony Awards ceremony in 2005.
2005: Tony Awards Host and Emmy Win
Jackman hosted the Tony Awards again in 2005. His hosting in 2004 earned him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performer.
2006: Release of "The Prestige"
Hugh Jackman starred in the drama film "The Prestige" in 2006.
2006: Scoop, Happy Feet, and Flushed Away
Jackman starred in Woody Allen's "Scoop" with Scarlett Johansson in 2006. That same year, he voiced characters in two animated films: Memphis in "Happy Feet" and Roddy in "Flushed Away".
2006: Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Muhammad Yunus
Muhammad Yunus, a microcredit pioneer and advocate supported by Hugh Jackman, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006.
2006: The Prestige Release
"The Prestige", starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, was released in 2006 to critical acclaim. Jackman's performance as Robert Angier was based on magician Channing Pollock.
2006: The Boy from Oz Australian Performance
In 2006, Jackman reprised his role in the Australian production of "The Boy from Oz".
2006: AACTA Award Nomination for "The Prestige"
In 2006, Hugh Jackman received another AACTA Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in the film "The Prestige".
2006: X-Men: The Last Stand Release
Hugh Jackman appeared as Wolverine in "X-Men: The Last Stand" in 2006.
2007: Viva Laughlin and Actors Centre Australia Patronage
In 2007, Jackman produced and guest-starred in the short-lived series "Viva Laughlin". He also became a patron of the Actors Centre Australia.
2007: Release of "Viva Laughlin"
Seed Productions, co-founded by Hugh Jackman, released its first project, "Viva Laughlin," in 2007.
November 2008: Australia Release and People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive
Jackman starred opposite Nicole Kidman in Baz Luhrmann's "Australia" in November 2008. That year, he was also named People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive".
2008: Release of "Australia"
Hugh Jackman starred in the period romance film "Australia" in 2008.
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 used Twitter to donate $50,000 each to Charity:Water and Operation of Hope.
September 2009: A Steady Rain Broadway Debut
Jackman co-starred with Daniel Craig in the Broadway play "A Steady Rain", which premiered in September 2009.
September 2009: Climate Week NYC Ceremony
On September 21, 2009, Hugh Jackman participated in the Climate Week NYC ceremony as part of his work as a World Vision ambassador.
December 2009: A Steady Rain Broadway Closing
Jackman and Craig's run in "A Steady Rain" on Broadway concluded in December 2009.
December 2009: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Fundraising
In December 2009, Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig raised a record-breaking $1,549,953 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS during their run in "A Steady Rain" on Broadway.
2009: X-Men Origins: Wolverine Release
Jackman starred in the prequel "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" in 2009, with Troye Sivan playing a younger version of his character.
2009: Hosting the 81st Academy Awards
Hugh Jackman hosted the 81st Academy Awards in 2009.
2009: Meeting Dukale in Ethiopia
In 2009, while on a trip to Ethiopia with World Vision, Hugh Jackman met Dukale, a fair trade coffee farmer, which inspired him to found the Laughing Man Coffee company.
2009: Global Poverty Project Advocacy
In 2009, Hugh Jackman, as a global advisor for the Global Poverty Project, visited the UN to advocate for the cause.
June 2010: Philadelphia Union Soccer Match
In June 2010, Hugh Jackman, a supporter of the Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer team, attended a match at PPL Park.
May 2011: One-Man Show in San Francisco
From May 3-15, 2011, Jackman performed a one-man show at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco, featuring a blend of Broadway and Hollywood musical numbers.
September 2011: WWE Raw Appearance
On September 19, 2011, Hugh Jackman made a guest appearance on WWE Monday Night Raw, helping Zack Ryder win a match against Dolph Ziggler.
October 2011: Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway Premiere
Jackman returned to Broadway with his new show, "Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway", which opened in October 2011.
2011: Continued Support for Broadway Cares
In 2011, Hugh Jackman continued his support for Broadway Cares, raising nearly $1 million during his run in "Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway".
2011: Laughing Man Coffee Launch
In 2011, Hugh Jackman launched the Laughing Man Coffee company, with cafés in Lower Manhattan and online sales, later becoming a Keurig brand.
2011: James Bond Role Declined
It was revealed in 2011 that Hugh Jackman had declined an offer to play James Bond, citing scheduling conflicts with "X-Men 2".
2011: X-Men: First Class Cameo
Jackman made a cameo appearance as Wolverine in "X-Men: First Class" in 2011.
January 2012: Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway Closing
"Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway" concluded its run in January 2012.
November 2012: Rise of the Guardians Release
Hugh Jackman voiced the character of E.Aster Bunnymund in the animated film "Rise of the Guardians", released in November 2012.
December 2012: Les Misérables Release and The Maleficent Seven Character Licensing
Jackman starred as Jean Valjean in the film adaptation of "Les Misérables", released in December 2012. Additionally, his likeness was used for the character Saracen Rue in the novel "Tanith Low in... The Maleficent Seven".
2012: Critical Acclaim for "Les Misérables"
Hugh Jackman's performance as Jean Valjean in the 2012 film adaptation of "Les Misérables" earned him widespread critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe Award and nominations for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Critics' Choice Award, and SAG Award for Best Actor.
2012: Release of "Les Misérables"
Hugh Jackman starred as Jean Valjean in the musical film "Les Misérables" in 2012.
2012: Special Tony Award
In 2012, Hugh Jackman received a Special Tony Award for his contributions to the Broadway community.
January 2013: Movie 43 Release
Jackman appeared in the ensemble comedy film "Movie 43" in January 2013.
January 2013: Golden Globe Win for Les Misérables
Jackman won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role in "Les Misérables" in January 2013.
June 2013: Collaboration with The Lonely Island
Jackman and Kristen Wiig were featured on the song "You've Got the Look" by The Lonely Island, released in June 2013 on the album "The Wack Album".
November 2013: First Basal-Cell Carcinoma Removal
In November 2013, Hugh Jackman announced the removal of basal-cell carcinoma from his nose.
2013: The Wolverine Release
"The Wolverine", a stand-alone sequel to the X-Men franchise, was released in 2013, starring Hugh Jackman.
2013: Release of "Prisoners"
Hugh Jackman starred in the thriller film "Prisoners" in 2013.
May 2014: Second Basal-Cell Carcinoma Removal
Hugh Jackman underwent a second basal-cell carcinoma removal from his nose in May 2014.
October 2014: The River Broadway Premiere
Jackman returned to Broadway in the play "The River", which premiered in October 2014.
2014: X-Men: Days of Future Past Release
Jackman reprised his role as Wolverine in "X-Men: Days of Future Past" in 2014.
February 2015: The River Broadway Closing
Jackman's run in the Broadway play "The River" concluded in February 2015.
March 2015: Cancellation of Performances Due to Vocal Cord Haemorrhage
Hugh Jackman had to cancel stage performances in March 2015 due to a left vocal cord haemorrhage.
December 2015: Broadway to Oz Tour
In December 2015, Hugh Jackman concluded his national tour of Australia with his show "Broadway to Oz."
2015: Public Statement About Faith
In a 2015 interview, Hugh Jackman identified as Christian while acknowledging differences in beliefs with his father.
2015: Logan Announcement
Hugh Jackman announced in 2015 that he would play the role of Wolverine for the final time in the sequel to "The Wolverine", titled "Logan".
2016: Cameo in "X-Men: Apocalypse"
Hugh Jackman made an uncredited cameo appearance as Wolverine in the 2016 film "X-Men: Apocalypse."
2016: Release of "Pan" and "Eddie the Eagle"
In 2016, Hugh Jackman starred in two films: "Pan," where he played Blackbeard, and "Eddie the Eagle," portraying ski coach Bronson Peary.
2016: X-Men: Apocalypse Cameo
In 2016, Jackman briefly appeared as Wolverine in "X-Men: Apocalypse".
2017: Logan Release and Guinness World Record
"Logan", Hugh Jackman's final appearance as Wolverine, was released in 2017. This earned him a Guinness World Record for the 'longest career as a live-action Marvel superhero'.
2017: Conclusion of Original "X-Men" Run
Hugh Jackman concluded his run as Wolverine in the original "X-Men" film series in 2017.
2017: Release of "The Greatest Showman"
Hugh Jackman starred in the musical film "The Greatest Showman" in 2017.
2017: Golden Globe Nomination for "The Greatest Showman"
In 2017, Hugh Jackman received his third Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of P.T. Barnum in the musical biopic "The Greatest Showman".
2017: Release of "Logan" and "The Greatest Showman"
In 2017, Hugh Jackman starred in two critically acclaimed films: "Logan," his final portrayal of Wolverine, and "The Greatest Showman," playing P.T. Barnum.
2018: Release of "The Front Runner"
Hugh Jackman starred as American senator Gary Hart in the political drama "The Front Runner," released in 2018.
2018: Release of "The Front Runner"
Hugh Jackman starred in the political drama "The Front Runner" in 2018.
March 2019: R.M. Williams Brand Ambassador
In March 2019, Hugh Jackman became the brand ambassador for R. M. Williams.
May 2019: Start of "The Man. The Music. The Show." Tour
In May 2019, Hugh Jackman embarked on his first world tour, "The Man. The Music. The Show.," performing songs from "The Greatest Showman" and Broadway classics.
October 2019: Conclusion of "The Man. The Music. The Show." Tour
Hugh Jackman concluded his world tour, "The Man. The Music. The Show.," in October 2019 after 88 shows.
2019: Release of "Bad Education"
Hugh Jackman starred in the crime drama "Bad Education" in 2019.
2019: Grammy Award for "The Greatest Showman" Soundtrack
In 2019, Hugh Jackman won the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for his work on the soundtrack of "The Greatest Showman".
2019: Appointed Companion of the Order of Australia
Hugh Jackman was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2019.
2019: Release of "Bad Education"
Hugh Jackman starred alongside Allison Janney in the comedy-drama film "Bad Education," released in 2019.
2019: Voice Role in "Missing Link"
Hugh Jackman provided the voice for Sir Lionel Frost in the animated film "Missing Link," released in 2019.
December 2021: Begins Previews for "The Music Man" Revival
Hugh Jackman returned to Broadway in December 2021, beginning previews for a revival of "The Music Man" as Harold Hill.
2021: Broadway Revival of "The Music Man"
Hugh Jackman starred as Harold Hill in the Broadway revival of "The Music Man", from 2021 to 2023.
February 2022: Premiere of "The Music Man" Revival
Hugh Jackman's performance in the revival of "The Music Man" premiered on Broadway in February 2022.
2022: Archibald Prize Finalist
A portrait of Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness was selected as a finalist for the 2022 Archibald Prize.
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 for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in the Broadway revival of "The Music Man".
January 2023: Closing of "The Music Man" Revival
The Broadway revival of "The Music Man," starring Hugh Jackman, concluded its run in January 2023.
April 2023: Negative Biopsy Results
In April 2023, Hugh Jackman shared that his biopsy results for potential basal-cell carcinomas were negative.
September 2023: Separation from Deborra-Lee Furness
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announced their separation in September 2023.
2023: Tony Award Nomination for "The Music Man"
Hugh Jackman received a Tony Award Nomination for his role in "The Music Man" in 2023.