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 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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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: 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: Les Misérables

In 2012, Hugh Jackman headlined the musical Les Misérables and also provided voice role in animated film Rise of the Guardians.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.