Actor, singer, multi-instrumentalist, dancer, and producer Hugh Michael Jackman is from Australia. He is also a multi-instrumentalist. Jackman’s performances in big films, particularly those involving superheroes, historical figures, and romantic characters, have garnered him attention on a global scale. In addition to his lead roles in the romantic-comedy fantasy Kate & Leopold (2001), the action-horror film Van Helsing (2004), the drama The Prestige and The Fountain (2006), the epic historical romantic drama Australia (2008), the film version of Les Misérables (2012), and the thriller Prisoners (2013), he is best known for his part as Wolverine in the X-Men film series, which he has played for a significant amount of time. Through his performance in Les Misérables, he was recognized with his first nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor as well as his first Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Film in the year 2013. Jackman was honored with a Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway production of “The Boy from Oz.” In addition to becoming a host of the Tony Awards ceremony four times, he was also awarded an Emmy for one of these other performances. Not only that, but on February 22, 2009, Jackman was the host of the 81st Academy Awards.

Following his performance in “The Boy from Oz,” Jackman was awarded the Tony Award for his work in the theater on Broadway. On the very same day that she attended the Tony Awards, she was presented with an Emmy Award for the work that she had done for the very first time. In addition, Jackman was the host of the Academy Awards for the decade of 1981, which took place on February 22, 2009.

Awards

Best Supporting Actor in a Film Nominee 2025 (Deadpool & Wolverine) / Saturn Award