Hugh Jackman is an Australian film and theater actor best known for his role as mutant superhero Wolverine in the X-Men film series.
Before career
Hugh Jackman was born on October 12, 1968 in the largest city in Australia - Sydney. The future actor appeared in the family of English emigrants. Christopher Jackman, Hugh's father, worked as an accountant and was the sole breadwinner in the family. Mother, Grace Watson, was engaged in housekeeping and raising children. In addition to the future actor, sisters Sonia and Zoe, as well as brothers Ian and Ralph, grew up in the family.
Hugh was the youngest in the family. After his birth, difficulties arose in the family. His mother began to develop mental health problems, and postpartum depression was discovered, as a result of which the boy spent his childhood with his godfather. Jackman, after returning to one house, is in for trouble - after a while his mother leaves the country, returning to his native London. Later, she takes her daughters, the sons remain in the care of their father.
The future star is fond of basketball, he manages to become the captain of the basketball team. After leaving school, Hugh Jackman enters the University of Technology, which is located in Sydney, where he receives his education.
Actor's career
After graduating from university, Hugh showed a talent for an artist. Until 1994, the actor plays in the theater, performs on stage in productions called "Oklahoma!" and The Boy from Oz. The performances were in demand and became popular with the general public. Hugh has received three major theater awards, which are called the "triple crown of Broadway". They recognize him on the streets. All factors predicted a good start in a movie actor's career.
In 1994, he took part in the filming of the films "Corelli", got the main role in the film "The Hero of Her Novel". The turning point in the life of a celebrity took place in 1999, when he was invited to take part in the X-Men film series as Wolverine. The film was released in 2000 and received incredible success. After this role played by the artist, famous Hollywood directors are regularly invited to take part in their new film projects.
In 2004, the actor starred in the film "Van Helsing", which also received high marks from film critics and viewers.
In 2006, Hugh appears in a comedy called Sensation. The legendary Woody Allen took part in the direction. In 2008, the actor pleases fans with his appearance in the film "Australia", and in 2012, he receives the "Golden Globe", which he was awarded for his participation in the film "Les Miserables". A famous actor from Australia appears in Hollywood.
In 2018, Hugh Jackman has already taken part in the films "Young Hooligans", "The Main Candidate". In 2019, she plans to star in The Missing Link.
Personal life
In 1996, a strong relationship was formed between Hugh Jackman and his colleague Deborra Lee Furness. Despite the thirteen-year age difference, the couple love each other. In 2000, the couple adopted a boy named Oscar, and five years later, a girl named Ava Eliot.
In 2013, fans learned the sad news that Hugh was battling skin cancer. The artist has already undergone several operations and, like the fans, hopes for his recovery.
