Hugh Jackman's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Hugh Jackman. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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 theatre, television, and film, earning him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and two Tony Awards. He has also been nominated 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

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

In 2001, Hugh Jackman was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film Kate & Leopold.

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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. He also won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program.

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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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2012: Received Special Tony Award

In 2012, Hugh Jackman received the Special Tony Award.

2012: Wins Golden Globe 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 was nominated for the Academy Award, BAFTA, Critics' Choice and SAG Award for Best Actor.

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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 role in "Les Misérables".

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: Starring roles in Logan and The Greatest Showman

In 2017, Hugh Jackman reprised his role as Wolverine in "Logan" and starred as P. T. Barnum in "The Greatest Showman", receiving a Golden Globe nomination and a Grammy Award for the latter.

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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 soundtrack.

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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: Nominated for Tony Award 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.

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2022: Archibald Prize Finalist

In 2022, a portrait of Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness by Paul Newton was a finalist in the Archibald Prize.

April 2023: Negative Biopsy Results

In April 2023, Hugh Jackman shared a social media update that his biopsy results had all returned negative after undergoing tests for basal-cell carcinomas.