Hugh Jackman
Born October 12, 1968 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor, singer, and producer born on October 12, 1968. He has had a breakthrough role as Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise, spanning from X-Men (2000) to Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). He has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and two Tony Awards.
5
Films reviewed
7.7
Avg. rating
The Prestige
Best-reviewed
2006–2026
Years active
Biography
Hugh Michael Jackman (born 12 October 1968) is an Australian actor, singer, and producer. Beginning in theatre and television, Jackman landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine, playing it across the X-Men film franchise and in the Marvel Cinematic Universe from X-Men (2000) to Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Prominent on both screen and stage, he has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award and two Tony Awards, along with nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. Jackman was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2019.
Jackman has headlined films in various genres, including the romantic comedy Kate & Leopold (2001), the action-horror Van Helsing (2004), the drama The Prestige (2006), the period romance Australia (2008), the science fiction Real Steel (2011), the musical Les Misérables (2012), the thriller Prisoners (2013), the musical The Greatest Showman (2017), the political drama The Front Runner (2018), and the crime drama Bad Education (2019). For his role as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, and for The Greatest Showman soundtrack, Jackman received a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack. He also provided voice roles in the animated films Flushed Away, Happy Feet (both 2006), Rise of the Guardians (2012) and Missing Link (2019).
Jackman is also known for his early theatre roles in the original Australian productions of Beauty and the Beast as Gaston in 1995 and Sunset Boulevard as Joe Gillis in 1996. He earned a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for his performance as Curly McLain in the West End revival of Oklahoma! in 1998. In 2002, he made his American stage debut in a concert of Carousel as Billy Bigelow at Carnegie Hall. On Broadway, he won the 2004 Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role of Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz. From 2021 to 2023, Jackman starred as con man Harold Hill in the Broadway revival of the musical The Music Man, earning another Tony Award nomination. A four-time host of the Tony Awards, he won an Emmy Award for hosting the 2005 ceremony. He also hosted the 81st Academy Awards in 2009.
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On theIReview.com
Films featuring Hugh Jackmanthat we've reviewed.
★ 6.0The Death of Robin Hood
as Robin Hood
Michael Sarnoski · 2026
RT 68%
★ 7.6Deadpool & Wolverine
as Logan / Wolverine
Shawn Levy · 2024
RT 80%
★ 8.1Logan
as James Howlett / Logan: A former member of the X-Men and a physically enhanced mutant with accelerated healing. Charles Xavier's former pupil and Laura's biological father, dealing with his age and ailment. He is one of Charles Xavier's caregivers, alongside Caliban. Mangold spoke of Logan's age influencing his regenerative capabilities, which he stated may no longer produce soft skin, "so we imagined he heals quickly, still, but it leaves a scar. The simple idea was that his body would start to get a little more ravaged with a kind of tattooing of past battles, lacerations that remain of previous conflicts." On the second page of the screenplay, Mangold spoke of Logan as "... he's older now and it's clear his abilities aren't what they once were. He's fading on the inside and his diminished healing factor keeps him in a constant state of chronic pain—hence booze as a painkiller." In 2015, Jackman requested fan input for the direction Wolverine's story should go in the next film while seeming to confirm that the project would serve as his farewell to Logan. To prepare for his role, Jackman ate a minimum of six meals per day when working with trainer Mike Ryan. Ryan stated that an average workout session for Jackman lasts up to three hours, beginning at 4:00 a.m. Jackman stated, "It's going to be very different. Very different in tone and hopefully different to anything we've done." Regarding the more personal tone, Jackman noted, "That's always been really his dilemma, coming to terms with who he is". Jackman has also explained that comedian Jerry Seinfeld was indirectly responsible for his decision to stop playing Logan after 17 years, with Jackman stating, "I was having a chat with [Seinfeld] about a year ago ... he was talking about why he finished Seinfeld ... He said he'd always had this feeling and belief that you never know when either your energy or the audience's energy is going to dip over into people [saying] 'Oh, please go.'" Jackman accepted a pay reduction to ensure that the film would be produced to receive an R-rating. Additionally, Jackman portrays Logan's clone, X-24.
James Mangold · 2017
RT 93%
★ 8.2Prisoners
as Keller Dover
Denis Villeneuve · 2013
RT 81%
★ 8.5The Prestige
as Lord Caldlow, an aristocratic English magician, whose public persona is the American magician Robert "The Great Danton" Angier. Nolan cast Jackman, stating that Angier "has a wonderful understanding of the interaction between a performer and a live audience", a quality he believed Jackman possessed. Jackman based his portrayal of Angier on 1950s-era magician Channing Pollock. Jackman also portrays Gerald Root, an alcoholic lookalike used for Angier's New Transported Man.
Christopher Nolan · 2006
RT 76%
Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“Here are 3 summaries of public reaction based on the text: The movie's mind-blowing storyline has left viewers perplexed at first but ultimately shocked by its twist. Those who have seen the film praise it as an expertly made magic trick that lasts over two hours and is well worth the investment. Some critics, however, are disappointed with Nolan's period drama tendencies, suggesting he should focus on more conventional genres.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on The Prestige →
“The public reaction to "Prisoners" is one of intense acclaim and praise for its suspenseful crime thriller. Many reviewers have noted the film's well-crafted plot, strong performances from its cast, and effective use of tension and suspense. Some have also praised Villeneuve's direction and Guzikowski's screenplay.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Prisoners →
Selected Filmography
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- The Simpsons(1989)TV Series · 1 epas Janitor (voice)
- The Daily Show(1996)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert(2015)TV Series · 4 epsas Self - Guest
- Rick and Morty(2013)TV Series · 1 epas Hugh Jackman (voice)
- Raw(1993)TV Series · 1 epas Himself
- Late Night with Seth Meyers(2014)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- Top Gear(2002)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Conan(2010)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The View(1997)TV Series · 7 epsas Self
- Saturday Night Live(1975)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- The Graham Norton Show(2007)TV Series · 6 epsas Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!(2003)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Morgenmagazin(1992)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Sheep Detectives(2026)as George Hardy
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno(1992)TV Series · 3 eps
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien(1993)TV Series · 3 epsas Self - Guest
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark(1988)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Tony Awards(1956)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Performer
- Last Meals(2021)TV Series · 1 epas Self