Brief Biography
Hugh Jackman was born in October 1968 in Australia to a family of English origin. Jackman, who has five siblings, moved to England with his family when he was only 8 years old. After graduating from high school, he studied at the prestigious University of Cambridge. Due to issues with his mother, he stayed with his father during this period.
While studying journalism in his birthplace of Sydney, he was required to take acting classes. It was here that his talent was discovered by his friends, and he developed an interest in acting. He first appeared in the TV series “Correlli,” which began airing in 1994 and lasted only one season. Jackman gained worldwide recognition with his leading role in the 2000 film “X-Men.” Despite starting his acting career later, Hugh Jackman quickly gained fame. He married Deborra-Lee Furness in 1996, and the couple has two children, Oscar and Ava.
| Name | Hugh Jackman |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Hugh Michael Jackman |
| Date of Birth | October 12, 1968 |
| Age | 56 Years Old |
| Spouse | Deborra-Lee Furness (m. 1996 – 2023) |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Place of Birth | Sydney / Australia |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Natural Hair Color | Brown |
| Weight | 82 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m or 188 cm |
Full Name
Hugh Michael Jackman
Date of Birth
October 12, 1968
Age
56 Years Old
Spouse
Deborra-Lee Furness (m. 1996 – 2023)
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Place of Birth
Sydney, Australia
Eye Color
Hazel
Natural Hair Color
Brown
Weight
82 kg
Height
1.88 m or 188 cm
Profession
Actor – Singer – Television Producer – Film Actor
Little Known Facts About Hugh Jackman
1. He is left-handed and plays the guitar professionally.
2. He says he struggles with using cigarettes and alcohol in films because he does not use them in real life.
3. He has been listed multiple times by People magazine as one of the “50 Most Attractive People in the World.”
4. In addition to English, he speaks German fluently.
5. He designed his own wedding ring for his spouse.
6. In 2005, he was offered the lead role in a James Bond film but declined, leading to Daniel Craig becoming the new James Bond.
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