Full Name: Hugh Michael Jackman
Date of Birth: October 12, 1968
Birth Place: New South Wales Sydney Australia
Height: 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
Family
Parents:
Christopher John Jackman (an accountant) and Grace McNeil (a homemaker)
Siblings: He has four older siblings: Ian, Ralph, Sonya, and Zoe.
Spouse:
Deborra-Lee Furness (married in 1996)
Children:
Oscar Maximilian Jackman and Ava Eliot Jackman (both adopted)
Early Career and Education
Education: Jackman graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney with a BA in Communications. He later attended the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) of Edith Cowan University in Perth, graduating in 1994.
Early Career: Jackman's early career involved theater roles and television appearances in Australia. His breakthrough came with the role of Curly in the Royal National Theatre's production of "Oklahoma!" in London.
Career Highlights
Wolverine in X-Men Series: Hugh Jackman is best known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men film series, which he portrayed from 2000 to 2017.
Theatre: Jackman has also had a successful theater career, notably winning a Tony Award for his role in "The Boy from Oz."
Other Films: He has starred in numerous films including "Les Misérables" (2012), for which he received an Academy Award nomination, "The Prestige" (2006), "Australia" (2008), and "The Greatest Showman" (2017 ).
Hosting: Jackman has hosted the Tony Awards multiple times and the Academy Awards in 2009
Net Worth
As of 2024, Hugh Jackman's net worth is estimated to be around $180 million. His wealth comes from his extensive work in film, theatre, and various endorsement deals.
