22 Thought Provoking Facts about Hugh Jackman; Co-star of the Hotly Anticipated 'Deadpool & Wolverine'

June 27, 2024 Lee Fenton

Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor and performer.
Playing the superhero “Wolverine” has been very profitable for Jackman. Four of his five highest grossing movies are part of the X-men film franchise. But there is one role that has earned him pay on par with this; his turn as P.T. Barnum in the musical-epic ‘The Greatest Showman’. [1]
Jackman is known for starting his career on stage, performing in theatrical productions like ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘Oklahoma!’ – earning an award nomination for the latter.
He had the privilege of hosting the 81st Academy Awards (2009).
His full name is Hugh Michael Jackman.
The actor’s film debut came all the way back in 1999, in a little known independant movie ‘Erskineville Kings’.
Hugh Jackman was named Sexiest Man Alive by People.com/Magazine in [2008]. But the “Aussie” celeb isn’t the only actor from Down Under who’s earned that moniker – Chris Hemsworth shares the title – however, Hugh was first! [2]
Jackman’s birthday is Oct. 12th – 1968.
The dude is a huge supporter of Broadway — he hosted The Tony Awards three years in a row; in 2003, 2004 & 2005.
He played the vampire-slayer Van Helsing in the Stephen Sommers directed adaptation of Bram Stoker’s intellectual property. The movie stars the eponymous hero and arch-nemesis of Dracula – allowing the leads Jackman and Kate Beckinsale to kick many a monster’s butt during the 2h11m runtime
Jackman stated that Logan (2017) would be his last X-men film ever. He has since reneged on the promise (to much adieu and fanfare), relenting when he realized that Ryan Reynold’s third outing as Deadpool would be the thematic tie-in that the character Wolverine deserved. “Why did Hugh Jackman return to the role of Wolverine for the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie? In Jackman's own words: a feeling "deep in my gut" told him he needed to make things right with Marvel [fans].” - Kofi Outlaw of ComicBook.com [3] There is also heated discussion online pertaining to the future of the MCU. It is unclear whether or not the “higher ups” at Marvel might’ve had something to do with Jackman’s return. [4]
He’s an experienced skier.
This actor’s only Academy Award nomination was for the musical film ‘Les Misérables’ (2012).
Jackman co-starred with Christian Bale in the sweeping period piece ‘The Prestige’ (2006) directed by Christopher Nolan. Want to learn more about this movie? Click here
He won an Emmy for his [musical] performance at the 58th Tony Awards (2005).
His stature is quite tall at 6’2” – something that worked against him at his 2000 casting-call for the now globally recognized character: Wolverine. The superhero’s in-canon height is 5’4”.
“Wolverine” hails from Canada in the Marvel comics. His real name is Logan. Well, actually it’s James Howlett. I know, it’s a bit convoluted.
The character’s past is illustrated more in the movie ‘Wolverine: Origins’. But that movie is awful, so awful in fact – it almost ruined the franchise. [Not Hugh Jackman’s fault!]*
His birthplace is in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Hugh Jackman has been quoted as saying his fave food is his mother’s homemade Crème Caramel Cake recipe. This is a dessert that originated in France — resembling a caramel flan.
The man knows how to bulk up! His many action roles have caused him to go through endless amounts of physical exercise and weightlifting – as well as strict dieting and health supplements.
He has 34 wins and 109 nominations for various awards and accolades.
Hugh Jackman has led a life of achievements and is an active philanthropist, who has many pursuits outside of entertainment. “As part of his ongoing commitment, Hugh contributes 100% of his profits to the Laughing Man Foundation, which he created to support educational programs, community development and social entrepreneurs around the world.” [5] - worldvision.com.au World Vision Australia.
BONUS FACT:
In a conversation with film historian Anette Insdorf, Hugh Jackman was quoted as saying that both the stage-production of ‘The Boy from Oz’ and the film ‘Les Miserables’ gave him an “ah-ha” moment, and caused an epiphany:
“it reminded me why I got into acting in the first place, to understand human nature, why we’re here”. [6] - Forbes.com

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Sources:

[1]www.filmcompanion.in/ampstories/web-stories/5-highest-grossing-hugh-jackman-movies

Box Office stats for Jackman’s top 5 grossing films.

[2]NEW YORK (Reuters) - “Thor star Chris Hemsworth was named People magazine's ‘sexiest man alive’ on Tuesday in a live broadcast of the late night talk show ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’. " November 18, 2014

“The accent! The charm! And oh, that chest! Hugh Jackman was named PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive for the first time in 2008 — and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness agrees, calling his physique ‘the Body of Doom — but I like what's inside.’ ” - People Magazine 2008

[3]https://comicbook.com/movies/news/deadpool-3-wolverine-hugh-jackman-return-explained-mcu/#:~:text=Why%20did%20Hugh%20Jackman%20return,things%20right%20with%20Marvel%20fnas.

ComicBook.com

[4]https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/marvel-reportedly-shelves-movie-sequel-plans-for-three-of-its-biggest-box-office-bombsMarvel reportedly shelves movie sequel plans for three of its biggest box office bombs

-Tom Power of TechRadar.com

[5]https://www.worldvision.com.au/get-involved/partner-with-us/ambassadors/hugh-jackman#:~:text=As%20part%20of%20his%20ongoing,social%20entrepreneurs%20around%20the%20world.

[6]https://www.forbes.com/sites/janelevere/2020/05/31/hugh-jackman-opens-up-about-favorite-roles-and-films-and-future-plans/

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Clarifications/corrections made on June 27th, any text contained within [] are post-edits.

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22 Thought Provoking Facts about Hugh Jackman; Co-star of the Hotly Anticipated 'Deadpool & Wolverine'

Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor and performer.

Playing the superhero “Wolverine” has been very profitable for Jackman. Four of his five highest grossing movies are part of the X-men film franchise. But there is one role that has earned him pay on par with this; his turn as P.T. Barnum in the musical-epic ‘The Greatest Showman’. [1]

He had the privilege of hosting the 81st Academy Awards (2009).

His full name is Hugh Michael Jackman.

The actor’s film debut came all the way back in 1999, in a little known independant movie ‘Erskineville Kings’.

Jackman’s birthday is Oct. 12th – 1968.

He played the vampire-slayer Van Helsing in the Stephen Sommers directed adaptation of Bram Stoker’s intellectual property. The movie stars the eponymous hero and arch-nemesis of Dracula – allowing the leads Jackman and Kate Beckinsale to kick many a monster’s butt during the 2h11m runtime

This actor’s only Academy Award nomination was for the musical film ‘Les Misérables’ (2012).

He won an Emmy for his [musical] performance at the 58th Tony Awards (2005).

His stature is quite tall at 6’2” – something that worked against him at his 2000 casting-call for the now globally recognized character: Wolverine. The superhero’s in-canon height is 5’4”.

His birthplace is in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

The man knows how to bulk up! His many action roles have caused him to go through endless amounts of physical exercise and weightlifting – as well as strict dieting and health supplements.

BONUS FACT:

In a conversation with film historian Anette Insdorf, Hugh Jackman was quoted as saying that both the stage-production of ‘The Boy from Oz’ and the film ‘Les Miserables’ gave him an “ah-ha” moment, and caused an epiphany:

“it reminded me why I got into acting in the first place, to understand human nature, why we’re here”. [6] - Forbes.com