Hugh Jackman Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Weight | 85 kg |
Date of Birth | October 12, 1968 |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Eye Color | Hazel |
Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor, voiceover artist, singer, and producer who is known for having given a variety of critically acclaimed performances such as Wolverine/James Howlett/Logan in the X-Men film series, Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, P.T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman, Leopold Alexis Elijah Walker Thomas Gareth Mountbatten in Kate & Leopold, and Gabriel Van Helsing in Van Helsing. Also, his performance in Les Misérables got him nominated for the 2013 Academy Award for “Best Actor”.
Born Name
Hugh Michael Jackman
Nick Name
Bear, Hughey, Worm, Sticks (when he was a boy)
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Residence
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality
Education
Jackman attended Pymble Public School and Knox Grammar School in Sydney, After graduation, he spent his drop year by working at Uppingham School in England. In 1991, he graduated with B.A. in Communications from the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia.
Afterward, he attended the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts of Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia, and graduated in 1994.
Occupation
Actor, Voiceover Artist, Singer, Producer
Family
- Father – Christopher John Jackman (Cambridge-trained accountant) (Died in 2021)
- Mother – Grace McNeil (née Greenwood)
- Siblings – Ian Jackman (Brother), Ralph Jackman (Brother), Sonya Jackman (Sister), Zoe Jackman (Sister)
- Others – Percival Henry Jackman (Paternal Grandfather), Glory Margaret Bellas (Paternal Grandmother), Bennett John Greenwood (Maternal Grandfather), Agnes Milroy (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Hugh has been signed with –
- Endeavor Talent Agency – United States
- Penny Williams Management – Australia
- Lou Coulson Agency – London, United Kingdom
- Rogers & Cowan, Public Relations Agency – Los Angeles, United States
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 2 in or 188 cm
Weight
85 kg or 187 pounds
Girlfriend / Spouse
Hugh has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of English, Scottish, and Greek descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Hazel
Distinctive Features
Ruggedly Handsome features
Shoe Size
10-12 (US)
Brand Endorsements
Asahi Super Dry (Japanese beer), Body by Milk, Lipton Tea, Micromax (Indian mobile phone brand in 2013)
In 2020, he was seen in the Australian footwear and clothing brand R. M. Williams’ commercial. He is the first-ever brand ambassador of R. M. Williams.
Religion
Christianity
He has described himself as a “religious person” and follows the School of Practical Philosophy.
Best Known For
Jackman is best known for his long-running role as Wolverine in the X-Men film series.
First Song
In 2002, he sang the role of Billy Bigelow in the musical Carousel in a concert at Carnegie Hall.
First Film
1999 film Erskineville Kings as Wace. It was a lead role and he received the FCCA Award for Best Male Actor.
First TV Show
In 1994, Jackman appeared in an Australian television drama series, Law of the Land for his role as Charles “Chicka” McCray. He appeared in just a single episode titled “Win, Lose and Draw”.
Personal Trainer
Steve Ramsbottom is the trainer for Jackman’s Wolverine role. He was supposed to do a workout in 3 different phases –
- Mass Building
- Weight/ Strength Training
- Body Maintenance
Continue reading his workout routine and diet plan.
Quotes
“I have shocking teeth…. I’m being a little facetious – I just went to the dentist the other day, and he looked at my teeth and went, ‘Oh, my God, you’ve got gray teeth.'”
Hugh Jackman Facts
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