History of Hugh Jackman in Timeline
Hugh Jackman is a versatile Australian actor, singer, and producer. He gained international recognition for his portrayal of Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise, spanning from 2000 to 2024. A prominent figure in both film and theater, Jackman has garnered numerous awards, including a Primetime Emmy, a Grammy, and two Tony Awards, and received nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA. In 2019, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia, recognizing his contributions to the arts.
1967: Parents Immigration to Australia
In 1967, Hugh Jackman's English parents moved to Australia as part of the "Ten Pound Poms" immigration scheme.
October 1968: Hugh Jackman's Birth
In October 1968, Hugh Michael Jackman was born in Australia, becoming an accomplished actor, singer, and producer.
1985: Starred in My Fair Lady
In 1985, Hugh Jackman starred in Knox Grammar School's production of My Fair Lady.
1986: School Captain
In 1986, Hugh Jackman became the school captain at Knox Grammar School.
1987: Physical Education Teacher
In 1987, Hugh Jackman spent a gap year working at Uppingham School in England as a Physical Education teacher.
1991: Graduation from University of Technology Sydney
In 1991, Hugh Jackman graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a BA in Communications.
1992: Joined 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
In 1994, Hugh Jackman graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts of Edith Cowan University.
1995: Beauty and the Beast as Gaston
In 1995, Hugh Jackman played Gaston in the original Australian production of Beauty and the Beast.
1996: Beauty and the Beast and Sunset Boulevard
In 1996, Hugh Jackman played Gaston in Beauty and the Beast and Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard.
1996: Sunset Boulevard as Joe Gillis
In 1996, Hugh Jackman played Joe Gillis in the original Australian production of Sunset Boulevard.
1998: Oklahoma! Laurence Olivier Award Nomination
In 1998, Hugh Jackman earned a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for his performance as Curly McLain in the West End revival of Oklahoma!.
1998: Oklahoma! in London's West End
In 1998, Hugh Jackman played the leading role of Curly in the Royal National Theatre's acclaimed stage production of Oklahoma! in London's West End, earning him an Olivier Award nomination.
1998: Summa Cabaret
In 1998, Hugh Jackman starred in the Midsumma festival cabaret production Summa Cabaret.
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.
1999: Oklahoma! film version
In 1999, Hugh Jackman starred in the film version of the stage musical Oklahoma!
1999: Early film works
In 1999, Hugh Jackman's early film works included Erskineville Kings and Paperback Hero.
2000: Breakthrough role in X-Men
In 2000, Hugh Jackman had his breakthrough role as Wolverine in the film X-Men, launching his career in the X-Men film franchise and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2000: Breakthrough Role as Wolverine in X-Men
In 2000, Hugh Jackman had his breakthrough role playing Wolverine in Bryan Singer's X-Men. The film was successful at the box-office, earning US$296 million and earned him a Saturn Award for Best Actor.
2001: Kate & Leopold
In 2001, Hugh Jackman headlined the romantic comedy film Kate & Leopold.
2001: Golden Globe Nomination for Kate & Leopold
In 2001, Hugh Jackman received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film Kate & Leopold.
2001: Starring in Kate & Leopold and Swordfish
In 2001, Hugh Jackman starred as Leopold in Kate & Leopold, receiving a Golden Globe nomination, and also starred in Swordfish with John Travolta and Halle Berry. He also hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live.
2002: American Stage Debut in Carousel
In 2002, Hugh Jackman made his American stage debut in a concert of Carousel as Billy Bigelow at Carnegie Hall.
2002: Carousel Concert Performance at Carnegie Hall
In 2002, Hugh Jackman sang the role of Billy Bigelow in the musical Carousel in a special concert performance at Carnegie Hall.
2003: Hosting the Tony Awards
In 2003, Hugh Jackman hosted the Tony Awards.
2004: Van Helsing Film
After 2003's X2, Hugh 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 and Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role of Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz on Broadway.
2004: Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for The Boy from Oz
In 2004, Hugh Jackman won the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for his Broadway portrayal of Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz and hosted the Tony Awards.
2005: Hosting the Tony Awards and Emmy Award
In 2005, Hugh Jackman hosted the Tony Awards and received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performer in a Variety, Musical or Comedy program for his hosting.
2005: Emmy Award for Hosting the Tony Awards
In 2005, Hugh Jackman won an Emmy Award for hosting the Tony Awards ceremony.
2006: The Boy from Oz in Australia
In 2006, Hugh Jackman also performed The Boy from Oz in Australia.
2006: The Prestige
In 2006, Hugh Jackman headlined the drama film The Prestige.
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.
2006: X-Men: The Last Stand
In 2006, Hugh Jackman reprised his role as Wolverine in X-Men: The Last Stand.
2006: Scoop, X-Men, Happy Feet and Flushed Away
In 2006, Hugh Jackman starred in Woody Allen's film Scoop, reprised his role as Wolverine in X-Men: The Last Stand, voiced Memphis in Happy Feet, and voiced Roddy in Flushed Away.
2007: Viva Laughlin and Actors Centre Australia
In 2007, Hugh Jackman produced and guest-starred in the television series Viva Laughlin, and became the patron of the Actors Centre Australia.
2009: Hosting the 81st Academy Awards
In 2009, Hugh Jackman hosted the 81st Academy Awards ceremony.
2009: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
In 2009, Hugh Jackman reprised his role as Wolverine in the prequel X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
September 2011: WWE Monday Night Raw Appearance
In September 2011, Hugh Jackman guest starred on WWE Monday Night Raw, aiding Zack Ryder in a victory over Dolph Ziggler, the WWE United States Champion. Jackman punched Ziggler in the jaw while the referee wasn't watching.
2011: X-Men: First Class Cameo
In 2011, Hugh Jackman cameoed as Wolverine in X-Men: First Class.
2011: Real Steel
In 2011, Hugh Jackman headlined the science fiction film Real Steel.
2011: Declining James Bond Role
In 2011, Hugh Jackman revealed that he had been asked to consider taking on the role of James Bond before Daniel Craig was chosen but turned it down due to other commitments.
2012: Les Misérables
In 2012, Hugh Jackman headlined the musical Les Misérables and also provided voice role in animated film Rise of the Guardians.
2012: Special Tony Award
In 2012, Hugh Jackman received the Special Tony Award.
2012: Golden Globe Win 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 also earned nominations for the Academy Award, BAFTA, Critics' Choice and SAG Award for Best Actor, as well as nominations for the Critics' Choice and SAG Award for Best Ensemble Cast.
2013: Prisoners
In 2013, Hugh Jackman headlined the thriller film Prisoners.
2014: X-Men: Days of Future Past
In 2014, Hugh Jackman reprised the character Wolverine in X-Men: Days of Future Past.
2015: Announcement of Final Wolverine Role
In 2015, Hugh Jackman announced that Logan, the 2017 sequel to The Wolverine, would be the final time that he would play the role of Wolverine.
2016: X-Men: Apocalypse
In 2016, Hugh Jackman reprised the character Wolverine briefly in X-Men: Apocalypse.
2017: The Greatest Showman
In 2017, Hugh Jackman headlined the musical film The Greatest Showman and later received a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack.
2017: Logan: Final Wolverine Role
In 2017, Hugh Jackman played Wolverine for the final time in Logan, earning him the Guinness World Record of "longest career as a live-action Marvel superhero".
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.
2018: The Front Runner
In 2018, Hugh Jackman headlined the political drama film The Front Runner.
March 2019: Brand Ambassador for R. M. Williams
In March 2019, Hugh Jackman became the brand ambassador for R. M. Williams.
2019: Bad Education
In 2019, Hugh Jackman headlined the crime drama film Bad Education.
2019: Appointment as Companion of the Order of Australia
In 2019, Hugh Jackman was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia, recognizing his contributions.
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 soundtrack.
2021: The Music Man on Broadway
From 2021, Hugh Jackman starred as con man Harold Hill in the Broadway revival of the musical The Music Man, earning another Tony Award nomination.
2022: Golden Globe Nomination for The Son
In 2022, Hugh Jackman received his fourth Golden Globe nomination for his role in the film The Son, this time for Best Actor in a Drama.
2022: Tony Award Nomination for The Music Man
In 2022, Hugh Jackman was nominated again for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in The Music Man.
2023: The Music Man on Broadway
In 2023, Hugh Jackman continued to star as con man Harold Hill in the Broadway revival of the musical The Music Man, earning another Tony Award nomination.
2024: Deadpool & Wolverine
In 2024, Hugh Jackman is set to appear as Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine.
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