Hugh Jackman biography
Hugh Jackman is an Australian and English actor and singer (born 1968), born on 12 October 1968 in Sydney.
Hugh Jackman's screen career began in 1994 with Law of the Land, playing Charles "Chicka" McCray.
Hugh Jackman has appeared in 54 films and 14 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are The Death of Robin Hood (2026), The Sheep Detectives (2026), Mighty Mary (2026).
Hugh Jackman is best known for X-Men, Prisoners, The Greatest Showman, Les Misérables.
Honours include Donostia Award, Primetime Emmy Award and Theatre World Award.
- Born
- 12 October 1968 (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Sydney
- Work
- Singer, Film producer, Musician, Stage actor, Film actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1994 to present
- Known for
- X-Men, Prisoners, The Greatest Showman, Les Misérables, Happy Feet, Logan
- Awards
- Donostia Award
- Primetime Emmy Award
- Theatre World Award
- Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor , Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Hugh Jackman filmography
54 films and 14 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Death of Robin Hood | Robin Hood | Also producer | |
| 2026 | The Sheep Detectives | George Hardy | ||
| 2026 | Mighty Mary | Narrator | Documentary film; voice role; also executive producer | |
| 2025 | Song Sung Blue | Mike Sardina | ||
| 2024 | Deadpool & Wolverine | James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine | ||
| 2022 | The Son | Peter Miller | ||
| 2021 | Reminiscence | Nicolas "Nick" Bannister | ||
| 2021 | Free Guy | Masked Player in Alley | Voice cameo | |
| 2019 | Bad Education | Frank Tassone | ||
| 2019 | Missing Link | Sir Lionel Frost | Voice role | |
| 2018 | The Front Runner | Gary Hart | ||
| 2018 | Deadpool 2 | James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine | Archival footage from X-Men Origins: Wolverine | |
| 2017 | The Greatest Showman | P. T. Barnum | ||
| 2017 | Logan | James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine | Also appears as Logan's clone, X-24 | |
| 2016 | X-Men: Apocalypse | James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine | Uncredited cameo | |
| 2016 | Eddie the Eagle | Bronson Peary | ||
| 2015 | Chappie | Vincent Moore | ||
| 2015 | Me & Earl & the Dying Girl | English | ||
| 2015 | Pan | Blackbeard | ||
| 2014 | That Sugar Film | English | ||
| 2014 | X-Men: Days of Future Past | James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine | ||
| 2014 | Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb | King Arthur / Himself | Uncredited cameo | |
| 2013 | Prisoners | Keller Dover | ||
| 2013 | The Wolverine | James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine | ||
| 2013 | Movie 43 | Davis |
Show all 54 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Les Misérables | Jean Valjean | ||
| 2012 | Butter | Boyd Bolton | ||
| 2012 | Rise of the Guardians | The Easter Bunny | Voice role | |
| 2011 | Real Steel | Charlie Kenton | ||
| 2011 | X-Men: First Class | James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine | Uncredited cameo | |
| 2011 | Snow Flower and the Secret Fan | Arthur | ||
| 2009 | Oh My God | English | ||
| 2009 | X-Men Origins: Wolverine | James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine | Also producer | |
| 2008 | Australia | The Drover | ||
| 2008 | The Burning Season | Narrator | Documentary film; Voice role | |
| 2008 | Deception | Wyatt Bose | Also producer | |
| 2006 | The Prestige | Robert Angier and Gerald Root | ||
| 2006 | X-Men: The Last Stand | James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine | ||
| 2006 | The Fountain | Tomás, Tommy and Tom Creo | ||
| 2006 | Scoop | Peter Lyman | ||
| 2006 | X-Men: The Official Game | Logan / Wolverine | ||
| 2006 | Happy Feet | Memphis | Voice role | |
| 2006 | Flushed Away | Roddy St. James | Voice role | |
| 2005 | Stories of Lost Souls | Roger | Segment: "Standing Room Only" | |
| 2004 | Van Helsing | Gabriel Van Helsing | ||
| 2004 | Van Helsing: The London Assignment | Gabriel Van Helsing | Voice role | |
| 2003 | X2 | James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine | ||
| 2003 | X2: Wolverine's Revenge | Logan / Wolverine | Likeness only; Logan / Wolverine voiced by Mark Hamill | |
| 2001 | Swordfish | Stanley Jobson | ||
| 2001 | Someone like You | Eddie | ||
| 2001 | Kate & Leopold | Leopold Alexis Elijah Walker Thomas Gareth Mountbatten | ||
| 2000 | X-Men | James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine | ||
| 1999 | Paperback Hero | Jack Willis | ||
| 1999 | Erskineville Kings | Wace |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Megafauna | Narrator | 2 episodes | |
| 2023 | Koala Man | Big Greg (voice) | Recurring role, 8 episodes | |
| 2023 | Faraway Downs | The Drover/Jack Clancy | Recurring role; alternate cut of Australia | |
| 2022 | The Simpsons | Janitor (voice) | Episode: "Poorhouse Rock" | |
| 2022 | Human Resources | Dante the Addiction Angel (voice) | Recurring role | |
| 2020 | Home Movie: The Princess Bride | Prince Humperdinck | Episode: "Chapter One: As You Wish" | |
| 2011 | Saturday Night Live | Daniel Radcliffe | Episode: "Ben Stiller/Foster the People" | |
| 2007 | Viva Laughlin | Nicky Fontana | Episode: "Pilot"; also executive producer | |
| 1999 | Oklahoma! | Curly McLain | Television play | |
| 1998 | Halifax f.p | Eric Ringer | ||
| 1996 | The Man from Snowy River | Duncan Jones | 5 episodes | |
| 1995 | Correlli | Kevin Jones | 10 episodes | |
| 1995 | Blue Heelers | Brady Jackson | Episode: "Just Desserts" | |
| 1994 | Law of the Land | Charles "Chicka" McCray | Episode: "Win, Lose and Draw" |