History of Hugh Jackman in Timeline
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.
1995: Beauty and the Beast
In 1995, Jackman played Gaston in the Australian production of Beauty and the Beast.
April 1996: Marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness
On 11 April 1996, Hugh Jackman married Deborra-Lee Furness in Toorak, Victoria.
1996: Acted in Beauty and the Beast and Sunset Boulevard
In 1996, Jackman played Gaston in Beauty and the Beast and Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard in Melbourne.
1996: Sunset Boulevard
In 1996, Jackman played Joe Gillis in the Australian production of Sunset Boulevard.
1998: Oklahoma! West End Revival
In 1998, Jackman earned a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for his performance as Curly McLain in the West End revival of Oklahoma!.
1998: Oklahoma! at the Royal National Theatre
In 1998, Jackman played Curly in the Royal National Theatre's production of Oklahoma!, earning him an Olivier Award nomination.
1998: Starred in Summa Cabaret
In 1998, Jackman starred in the Midsumma festival cabaret production Summa Cabaret.
1999: Sang at NRL Grand Final
In 1999, Hugh Jackman sang the Australian national anthem at the NRL Grand Final.
1999: AACTA Award Nomination for Erskineville Kings
In 1999, Hugh Jackman was nominated for the AACTA Award for Best Actor for his role in "Erskineville Kings".
1999: Film Version of Oklahoma!
In 1999, Jackman starred in the film version of the stage musical Oklahoma!.
1999: Early Film Works
In 1999, Jackman's early film works include Erskineville Kings and Paperback Hero.
2000: Breakthrough Role in X-Men
In 2000, Hugh Jackman landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine in the X-Men film.
2001: Golden Globe nomination for Kate & Leopold
In 2001, Hugh Jackman's performance in "Kate & Leopold" earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor.
2001: Starred in Kate & Leopold
In 2001, Jackman headlined in the romantic comedy Kate & Leopold.
2001: Kate & Leopold and Swordfish
In 2001, Jackman starred in Kate & Leopold, receiving a Golden Globe nomination, and also starred in Swordfish.
2002: American Stage Debut
In 2002, Jackman made his American stage debut in a concert of Carousel as Billy Bigelow at Carnegie Hall.
2002: Carousel Concert Performance
In 2002, Jackman sang the role of Billy Bigelow in the musical Carousel at Carnegie Hall.
2003: X2
After 2003's X2, Jackman played the title role of monster killer Gabriel Van Helsing in the 2004 film Van Helsing.
2004: Van Helsing
After 2003's X2, Jackman played the title role of monster killer Gabriel Van Helsing in the 2004 film Van Helsing.
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 Boy from Oz".
2004: Tony Award for The Boy from Oz & Hosted Tony Awards
In 2004, Jackman won a Tony Award for The Boy from Oz and hosted the Tony Awards, earning an Emmy.
2005: Formation of Seed Productions
In 2005, Hugh Jackman and John Palermo formed a production company called Seed Productions.
2005: Hosted the Tony Awards
In 2005, Hugh Jackman hosted the Tony Awards, garnering positive reviews.
2005: Emmy Award for Hosting Tony Awards
In 2005, Jackman won an Emmy Award for hosting the Tony Awards ceremony.
2006: Performed The Boy from Oz in Australia
In 2006, Hugh Jackman performed in The Boy from Oz in Australia.
2006: AACTA Award Nomination for The Prestige
In 2006, Hugh Jackman received an AACTA Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in "The Prestige".
2006: X-Men: The Last Stand
In 2006, Jackman reprised his role as Wolverine in X-Men: The Last Stand.
2006: Starred in The Prestige
In 2006, Jackman starred in Christopher Nolan's mystery thriller The Prestige, portraying Robert Angier.
2006: Starred in Scoop, X-Men, Happy Feet, and Flushed Away
In 2006, Jackman starred in Scoop, X-Men: The Last Stand, Happy Feet, and Flushed Away.
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.
2007: First project of Seed Productions: Viva Laughlin
In 2007, Seed Productions' first project was "Viva Laughlin".
November 2008: Release of Australia
In November 2008, the film Australia, starring Jackman, was released in Australia and the U.S.
2008: Narrated The Burning Season
In 2008, Hugh Jackman narrated the documentary about global warming, "The Burning Season".
2008: Starred in Australia
In 2008, Jackman starred in the period romance Australia.
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: A Steady Rain on Broadway
Beginning in September 2009, Jackman co-starred with Daniel Craig in A Steady Rain on Broadway.
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.
December 2009: End of A Steady Rain
In December 2009, the limited engagement of A Steady Rain on Broadway, starring Jackman and Daniel Craig, ended.
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.
2009: Hosted the Academy Awards
In 2009, Jackman hosted the 81st Academy Awards.
2009: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
In 2009, Jackman reprised his role as Wolverine in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
June 2010: Attended Philadelphia Union match
In June 2010, Hugh Jackman attended a Philadelphia Union match at PPL Park.
May 2011: One-man show at the Curran Theatre
In May 2011, Hugh Jackman performed a one-man show at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco featuring Broadway and Hollywood musical numbers.
September 2011: Guest starred on WWE Monday Night Raw
On 19 September 2011, Hugh Jackman guest starred on WWE Monday Night Raw, assisting Zack Ryder in a win over Dolph Ziggler.
October 2011: Back on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre
In October 2011, Hugh Jackman returned to Broadway in "Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway" at the Broadhurst Theatre.
2011: Launch of Laughing Man Coffee Company
In 2011, Hugh Jackman launched the Laughing Man Coffee company.
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.
2011: X-Men: First Class
In 2011, Jackman made a cameo appearance as Wolverine in X-Men: First Class.
2011: Turned Down James Bond Role
In 2011, Jackman revealed he turned down the role of James Bond due to other commitments.
2011: Starred in Real Steel
In 2011, Jackman starred in the science fiction film Real Steel.
January 2012: End of "Back on Broadway" show
In January 2012, Hugh Jackman's show, "Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway," concluded its run 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: Les Misérables film release
In December 2012, Hugh Jackman starred as Jean Valjean in Tom Hooper's film adaptation of "Les Misérables".
2012: Special Tony Award
In 2012, Hugh Jackman received the Special Tony Award for his contributions to the theater world.
2012: Golden Globe for Les Misérables
In 2012, Hugh Jackman won the Golden Globe for his role as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables.
2012: Starred in Les Misérables
In 2012, Jackman starred in the musical Les Misérables.
January 2013: Movie 43 release
In January 2013, Hugh Jackman appeared alongside Kate Winslet in the ensemble comedy "Movie 43".
January 2013: Golden Globe Award 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 on "You've Got the Look", a song by comedy hip hop group The Lonely Island on their third album, "The Wack Album".
November 2013: Basal-cell carcinoma removal
In November 2013, Hugh Jackman announced he had basal-cell carcinoma removed from his nose.
2013: The Wolverine
In 2013, Jackman returned as Wolverine in The Wolverine, a stand-alone sequel.
2013: Starred in Prisoners
In 2013, Jackman starred in the thriller Prisoners.
May 2014: Second carcinoma removal
In May 2014, Hugh Jackman had a second carcinoma removed from his nose.
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.
2014: X-Men: Days of Future Past
In 2014, Jackman reprised the character Wolverine in X-Men: Days of Future Past.
February 2015: End of The River run
In February 2015, Hugh Jackman's play, "The River", concluded its run at the Circle in the Square Theatre.
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.
December 2015: Broadway to Oz Australian Tour
In December 2015, Hugh Jackman made a national tour of Australia with his show "Broadway to Oz", performing songs from Broadway musicals.
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.
2016: Uncredited cameo as Wolverine in X-Men: Apocalypse
In 2016, Hugh Jackman had an uncredited cameo as Wolverine in the film "X-Men: Apocalypse".
2016: X-Men: Apocalypse
In 2016, Jackman appeared briefly as Wolverine in X-Men: Apocalypse.
2016: Starred in Eddie the Eagle
In 2016, Jackman starred 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: Third Golden Globe Nomination
In 2017, Hugh Jackman received his third Golden Globe nomination for portraying P.T. Barnum in "The Greatest Showman".
2017: Final Wolverine film: Logan
In 2017, Hugh Jackman reprised the role of Wolverine for what was intended to be the final time in the film "Logan".
2017: Logan Release
In 2017, Jackman played Wolverine for the final time in Logan, earning him a Guinness World Record.
2017: Starred in The Greatest Showman
In 2017, Jackman starred in the musical The Greatest Showman.
2018: Starred in The Front Runner
In 2018, Hugh Jackman starred as American senator Gary Hart in the political drama film "The Front Runner".
March 2019: Brand ambassador of R. M. Williams
Since March 2019, Hugh Jackman has been the brand ambassador of R. M. Williams.
May 2019: The Man. The Music. The Show. World Tour Begins
In May 2019, Hugh Jackman began 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 concluded his world tour, "The Man. The Music. The Show.", in San Antonio, United States.
2019: Starred in Bad Education
In 2019, Hugh Jackman starred in the comedy drama "Bad Education", opposite Allison Janney.
2019: Voiced Sir Lionel Frost in Missing Link
In 2019, Hugh Jackman voiced the character, Sir Lionel Frost, in the animated film, "Missing Link".
2019: Grammy Award for The Greatest Showman
In 2019, Hugh Jackman won the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for "The Greatest Showman".
2019: Companion of the Order of Australia
In 2019, Jackman was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia.
December 2021: The Music Man Broadway previews
In December 2021, Hugh Jackman began previews for the revival of "The Music Man" on Broadway.
2021: Starred in The Music Man Revival
From 2021 to 2023, Jackman starred as Harold Hill in the Broadway revival of The Music Man.
February 2022: The Music Man opens on Broadway
In February 2022, Hugh Jackman starred in the revival of The Music Man, which began playing on Broadway
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.
2022: Tony Award Nomination for The Music Man
In 2022, Hugh Jackman received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in "The Music Man".
2022: Fourth Golden Globe Nomination
In 2022, Hugh Jackman received his fourth Golden Globe nomination for his role in the film "The Son".
2022: Archibald Prize Finalist
In 2022, a portrait of Jackman and Furness by Paul Newton was a finalist in the Archibald Prize.
January 2023: The Music Man ends on Broadway
In January 2023, The Music Man revival starring Hugh Jackman concluded its run 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.
2023: Starred in The Music Man Revival
From 2021 to 2023, Jackman starred as Harold Hill in the Broadway revival of The Music Man, earning another Tony Award nomination.
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.
2024: Deadpool & Wolverine
In 2024, Hugh Jackman plays Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine.
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.
