By Editorial Staff

Spotlight on Hugh Jackman

He's a big screen actor and a stage actor. He makes all the ladies hearts flutter.  He's played an X-man, a vampire hunter, a bisexual, and a man from another century.  But no matter what he plays, Hugh Jackman does it so well! Here's a bit of info about this devilishly good looking Australian.
Not only did Jackman host the 2004 Tony Awards, he won Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Peter Allen in The Boy From Oz.

Claim to Fame:  Jackman is best known for his portrayal of Wolverine in the two big-screen, high-grossing, comic-based X-Men films.

Fun Fact:  Jackman was named one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" three years in a row (2000-2002).



Notable Film and TV Credits: X-Men (2000), Someone Like You (2001), Swordfish (2001), Kate & Leopold (2001), X2: X-Men United (2003), Van Helsing (2004)
Stage Credits: Beauty and the Beast (Australia 1995), Sunset Boulevard (Australia 1997), Oklahoma! (National Theatre London 1998), Carousel (Carnegie Hall Special Event 2002), The Boy From Oz (Imperial Theatre on Broadway 2003)
Awards and Nominations:
1997: Mo Award for Musical Theater Performer of the Year, Sunset Boulevard
1997: Variety Club Award for Musical Theater Performer of the Year, Sunset Boulevard
1998: Olivier nomination for Best Male Actor in a Musical, Oklahoma!
2004: Drama League Award, The Boy from Oz
2004: Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, The Boy from Oz
2004: Theatre World Award, The Boy from Oz
2004: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, The Boy from Oz
2004: Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical, The Boy from Oz
2004: Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite Leading Actor in a Broadway Musical, The Boy from Oz
Quotable Quotes: "I'll play Peter Allen, who made history as the first man ever to marry Liza Minnelli." --on his role The Boy from Oz during the 2003 Tony telecast
Date of Birth: October 12
Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sign: Libra
Occupation: Actor
Education: University of Technology, Sydney (Communications degree, Journalism major); Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Relations: Youngest of 5 children; Wife: Deborra-Lee Furness, Son: Oscar Maximillian Jackman (b. 2000)
Broadway Debut: 2003 (The Boy From Oz)