History of Hugh Jackman in Timeline

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Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor, singer, and producer best known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His career spans both screen and stage, earning him numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, 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.

1992: Joined School of Practical Philosophy

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

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".

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2001: Golden Globe Nomination for Kate & Leopold

In 2001, Hugh Jackman received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in the romantic fantasy film "Kate & Leopold".

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2004: Tony Award for The Boy from Oz and Emmy Award for Hosting

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". The year after, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for hosting the Tony Awards ceremony.

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2005: Formation of Seed Productions

In 2005, Hugh Jackman joined with John Palermo to form 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".

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2007: First Project of Seed Productions

In 2007, Viva Laughlin was the first project of Seed Productions.

November 2008: Release of the film 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 who helps an English noblewoman save her cattle station.

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April 2009: Twitter donation announcement

On April 14, 2009, Hugh Jackman announced on his Twitter page that he would donate $100,000 to one individual's favorite non-profit organization.

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.

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: End of A Steady Rain

In December 2009, Hugh Jackman's limited engagement of the play "A Steady Rain" with Daniel Craig on Broadway concluded.

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 hit Broadway drama, A Steady Rain.

2009: Trip to Ethiopia and Meeting Dukale

In 2009, Hugh Jackman visited Ethiopia for World Vision, where he met a fair trade coffee farmer named Dukale, inspiring him to later launch the Laughing Man Coffee company.

June 2010: Attended Philadelphia Union Match

In June 2010, Hugh Jackman attended a Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer match at PPL Park.

May 2011: One-Man Show in San Francisco

From May 3rd to 15th, 2011, Hugh Jackman had a one-man show at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco featuring Broadway and Hollywood musical numbers, slide shows, and audience interaction.

September 2011: WWE Monday Night Raw Appearance

In September 2011, Hugh Jackman guest starred on WWE Monday Night Raw. He assisted Zack Ryder in winning against WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler by punching Ziggler.

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October 2011: Back on Broadway

On October 25th, 2011, Hugh Jackman returned to Broadway in "Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway" at the Broadhurst Theatre.

January 2012: End of Back on Broadway

On January 1st, 2012, Hugh Jackman concluded his show "Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway" at the Broadhurst Theatre.

November 2012: Voice role in Rise of the Guardians

In November 2012, Hugh Jackman voiced the role of E.Aster Bunnymund in the animated film "Rise of the Guardians".

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December 2012: Starred in Les Misérables

In December 2012, Hugh Jackman starred as Jean Valjean in Tom Hooper's "Les Misérables", an adaptation of the musical.

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2012: Special Tony Award

In 2012, Hugh Jackman received the Special Tony Award.

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" and earned nominations for the Academy Award, BAFTA, Critics' Choice, and SAG Award for Best Actor. He also received nominations for Critics' Choice and SAG Award for Best Ensemble Cast.

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January 2013: Appearance in Movie 43

In January 2013, Hugh Jackman appeared alongside Kate Winslet in "Movie 43", an ensemble comedy.

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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".

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June 2013: Featured on The Lonely Island song

In June 2013, Hugh Jackman was featured on "You've Got the Look", a song by comedy hip hop group The Lonely Island on their third album, "The Wack Album".

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October 2014: Return to Broadway in The River

In October 2014, Hugh Jackman returned to Broadway in the new play, "The River", which ran at the Circle in the Square Theatre.

February 2015: The River concludes

In February 2015, Hugh Jackman concluded his show in "The River" at the Circle in the Square Theatre.

March 2015: Vocal Cord Hemorrhage

On March 18, 2015, Hugh Jackman revealed that he had to cancel stage performances in Turkey because he had a left vocal cord haemorrhage.

December 2015: Broadway to Oz Tour

In November and December 2015, Hugh Jackman made a national tour of Australia with his show "Broadway to Oz", performing songs from Broadway musicals and Peter Allen tributes.

2016: Uncredited cameo in X-Men: Apocalypse

In 2016, Hugh Jackman had an uncredited cameo as Wolverine in the film "X-Men: Apocalypse".

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2016: Played ski coach 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.

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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".

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2017: Starred in The Greatest Showman

In 2017, Hugh Jackman starred as P. T. Barnum in the musical "The Greatest Showman", also reprising his role as Wolverine for the final time in "Logan".

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2018: Starred in The Front Runner

In 2018, Hugh Jackman starred as American senator Gary Hart in Jason Reitman's political drama film "The Front Runner".

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March 2019: Brand Ambassador of R. M. Williams

In March 2019, Hugh Jackman became the brand ambassador of R. M. Williams.

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

In May 2019, Hugh Jackman began his first world tour called "The Man. The Music. The Show.", performing songs from "The Greatest Showman" and Broadway/Hollywood musical numbers, starting in Glasgow, Scotland.

October 2019: End of World Tour and Companion of the Order of Australia

In October 2019, Hugh Jackman concluded his world tour in San Antonio, United States. Also in 2019, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia.

2019: Starred in Bad Education and The Son

In 2019, Hugh Jackman starred in the comedy drama "Bad Education" opposite Allison Janney, and also in "The Son" with Laura Dern.

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2019: Voiced Sir Lionel Frost in Missing Link

In 2019, Hugh Jackman voiced the character Sir Lionel Frost in the animated film "Missing Link".

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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" film's soundtrack.

December 2021: The Music Man Revival previews

In December 2021, Hugh Jackman's revival of "The Music Man", playing Harold Hill, began previews on Broadway.

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February 2022: The Music Man Revival played on Broadway

In February 2022, "The Music Man", starring Hugh Jackman, played on Broadway.

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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".

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2022: Tony Award 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".

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January 2023: End of The Music Man Revival

In January 2023, Hugh Jackman's revival of "The Music Man" concluded its run on Broadway.

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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.

July 26, 2024: Release of Deadpool & Wolverine

On July 26, 2024, Hugh Jackman reprised his role as Wolverine in "Deadpool & Wolverine", starring Ryan Reynolds, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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May 2025: Furness Files for Divorce

In May 2025, Deborra-Lee Furness filed for divorce from Hugh Jackman.