Hugh Jackman Biography Wife, Kids & Health Struggles.
The Australian actor, singer, multi-instrumentalist, dancer and producer Hugh Jackman has definitely been turning heads since his breakout role as the Wolverine in the 2000 hit film
X-Men.
Thankfully, his talent and thediversity of his roles has earned him a top spot on Hollywoods A-List. Heres a little more information about the Aussie actor you might want to know.
Who is Hugh Jackman and How Old is He?
Hugh Michael Jackman was born in Sydney on the 12th of October 1968. His parents, Christopher John and Grace McNeil Jackman, were actually English but had relocated to Australia in 1967.
His parents were devout Christians and they raised him in a surrounding of faith. The actor has four older siblings and a younger half-sister from his moms remarriage (after his parents divorce when he was eight). The actor and his brothers remained in Australia with their father while his sisters moved back to England with their mother.
He attended Pymble Public School for primary education and later attended Sydneys all boys school Knox Grammar School for secondary education, where he became the school captain in 1986.
After a year gap, he studied communications at the University of Technology, Syndey where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1991.
After deciding to turn his hobby (acting) into a career, he attended theEdith Cowan Universitys Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in Perth where he graduated from in 1994.
Film Career
With his impressive repertoire, some of Hughs most memorable roles include James Howlett/Logan/Wolverine in the
X-Menfilm series based on the wildly successful comic book series; the titular character in
Van Helsingwhich also starred Kate Beckinsale; and Jean Valjean in
Les Miserables(which garnered him his first Golden Globe Awards and his first Oscar nomination).
Not Just X-Men
He also played Leopold in
Kate & Leopoldopposite Hollywood sweetheart Meg Ryan in this time travelling piece, Eric Ringer in the Australian piece made for television film
Profile Of A Serial Killer,Memphis in the animated hit movie
Happy Feet,Rober Angier in
The Prestigewhich was directed by non-other than Christopher Nolan or
the Dark Knight Trilogystarring Christian Bale.
A Man of Science Fiction And Fantasy
Hugh Jackman also went on to star as the comical Easter bunny in
Rise Of The Guardians,Vincent Moore in
Chappiewhich was directed by South Africas own Neill Blomkamp, Blackbeard in
Pan the 2015 American fantasy movie which also starred Garret Hedlund and Kate Mara. He also played Charlie Kenton in the 2011 American Science Fiction hit film
Real Steel and P.T Barnum in
The Greatest Showmanwhich stars Hollywood heartthrob, Zac Efron and former child star, Zendaya.
Theatre
Prior to be being a movie Superstar, Jackman was also a darling of stage and theatre with a career that spans several decades. He notably played Gaston in
Beauty and the Beastin 1995 in Australia. He also played Joe Gillis in
Sunset Boulevardin 1996 and Curly McLain in
Oklahoma!in 1998 and Billy Bigelow in
Carouselin 2002s Off-Broadway play. On Broadway, however, he played Peter Allen in 2003s
The Boy From Ozand Denny in 2009s
A Steady Rain.
Net Worth
The Australian actor has earned acclaim for his outstanding acting jobs winning such awards as theTony Award,Emmy Award, the Academy Awards and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Above all, Jack has earned more digits in his account. He is worth$150 million. This makes him one of the richest and highest paid actors in America. In addition to this, he ranks the top list of the mostpopular actors, musicians and producers in the Hollywood entertainment industry.
Aside from acting and movie production,Hugh Jackman is a global advisor of famous Global Poverty Project. He hosted the Global Poverty Project in New York and is an ambassador of World Vision and strongly supports many charitable foundations like The Art Of Elysium, MPTV Fund Foundation and many more.He owns a three-level, 11,000-square-foot condo in Manhattans West Village which he purchased in 2008 for $21 million purchase. His wife also bought a$5.9 million luxury penthouse in Sydney in 2016.Jackman drives Audi Q7 and Volkswagen Jetta that has a black colour.
His Struggle With Cancer
Hugh Jackman has had an ongoing struggle with cancer which has led to six surgeries since 2013. His struggle with Basal Cell Carcinoma has been well documented by the media. Basal Cell Carcinoma is a form of skin cancer that appears as a sore or growth on the skin that just wont heal. It is often characterized by a change in colour around the affected spot. While it is rarely fatal, it is also one of the most common forms of skin cancer.
He was first treated when his wife urged him to get a mole on his nose checked out in November of 2013 which led to his first surgery. He later had his second surgery in 2014. While the actor has treated cancer multiple times, he is also in danger of the disease recurring which he promises to manage with frequent check-ups. The good news is that he has not allowed the diagnosis and repeated hospital visits slow down his career. His career which already happens to be the envy of many continues to grow.
Hugh Jackmans Wife & Kids
Hugh Jackman is married toactress, Deborra Lee-Furness. The pair, who met while on setfor
Correlli,an Australian television show, got married on the 11th of April 1996 in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. During their marriage, Deborra had two miscarriages leading the couple to adopt two mixed-race children: a boy Oscar Maximillian and a girl Ava Eliot.
There are, however, rumours about his sexuality with some describing him as being either gay, straight or bisexual. ANew York Times theatre critic Ben Brantley had once suggested thatJackman behaves like a flaming queen and that his marriage toDeborra Lee-Furness was just a show. But Jack has always maintained that theres no truth to the gossip. He says he is neither gay nor bisexual which means that he is straight.
The actor describes himself as a religious man and identifies as a Christian. He meditates daily to keep up with his faith as well following the spiritual teachings of the School of Practical Philosophy.
Height And Body Statistics
Jackman is6 feet 3 inches tall with a chiselled body that weighs85 kg or 187 pounds. In 2008, he was named Sexiest Man Alive by
Peoplemagazine, an honour that was previously given to fellow A-list actors likeGeorge Clooney,Brad PittandMatt Damon.He has a pair of light-brown coloured eyes which sometimes appear to be hazel.
Jacks daily workout includes mass building and strength training, which helps him maintain a 43-16-32 fit body.
