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Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor and producer born in 1968 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Jackman is popular for his roles in films such as Kate & Leopold, The Prestige, Australia, Prisoners, Real Steel, Les Miserables, and the X-Men movie franchise. Jackman has also hosted the Tony Awards and Academy Awards. He has achieved honors such as a Golden Globe Award, two People’s Choice Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Teen Choice Award. Jackman has two children and is married to actress Deborra-Lee Furness.

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28 Oct, 2014

Skin cancer scare

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Jackman is diagnosed and treated for skin cancer. This is the third time in less than a year that Jackman is treated for basal cell carcinoma. Jackman promotes the use of sunscreen:

Please don’t be foolish like me. And USE sunscreen!!!

23 May, 2014

X-Men: Days of future past

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In this sci-fi drama directed by Bryan Singer, Jackman plays Wolverine who the X-Men send to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an war that results in doom for both humans and mutants. Co-starring Jeniffer Lawrence, Micheal Fassbender, James McAvoy and Ian McKellen. About Logans stakes in the film:

Ha, everything. For all the X-Men, including my character, everything’s at stake. I’d say the danger levels are the highest they’ve ever been in this movie. It’s certainly the greatest threat or villain they’ve faced. So for everyone involved, the stakes couldn’t be higher. It’s as dangerous as it gets for all of them.

X-Men: Days of Future Past | Official UK Trailer #3 HD | 2014

X-Men: Days of Future Past

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Jackman plays the role of Wolverine once again in X-Men: Days of Future Past. Wolverine must travel back into the past and change the course of history; otherwise they will be destroyed by sentinels in the present. He must encourage a young and troubled Charles Xavier to pursue the path of his destiny. Co-starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, and Peter Dinklage.

I honestly wasn’t sure if this would feel like the ultimate kind of conclusion, but it doesn’t. It kind of feels different and it feels like the ultimate beginning.

X-Men: Days of Future Past | Official Trailer 3 [HD] | 20th Century FOX

22 May, 2014

Hugh Jackman interview

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Seacrest interviews Jackman during On Air With Ryan Seacrest and questions him about his character in the film X-Men: Days of Future Past.

It’s a good point [Wolverine relies on physical strength]. Then I keep thinking, I know the budgets on these movies go up, but I’m like, ‘Can you just throw some of that special effects budget my way?’ I’m an old man. Just pump me up and let me sit in the chair and drink my beer.

25 Dec, 2013

Les Misérables

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Jackman plays Jean Valjean in the musical drama, Les Misérables. Valjean is continuously being hunted by Inspector Javert for breaking his parole. Trying to start a new life, Valjean decides to take care of a factory worker’s daughter and help others in need. But the ghosts of his past are persistent and a simple resolution seems unlikely. Co-starring Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, and Sacha Baron Cohen.

It gives you the feeling you’re at the live show. It’s just you are not only in the front row, you’re in the lap of Anne Hathaway. Which, hey, let’s face it, it could be worse.

20 Sep, 2013

Prisoners

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Jackman plays Keller Dover in the crime drama, Prisoners. After the kidnapping of his daughter and her friend, Dover does everything he can to find them. When he feels that the police are not following the right leads, the desperate father takes matters into his own hands. Co-starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard, and Maria Bello.

As an actor, I’m drawn to a role like this like a bear to honey, because this is the kind of human experience that is cathartic to watch, that is important to portray…

Prisoners Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal Movie HD

26 Jul, 2013

The Wolverine

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Jackman plays wolverine once again in Marvel Comics’, The Wolverine. Logan finds himself in modern-day Japan as he visits his old friend, Yashida, who is on his deathbed. His trip quickly makes a turn for the worse as assassins try to kidnap the granddaughter of the Japanese tycoon. As Logan digs deeper, a ghost from his past gives him no other choice but to save the young woman. Co-starring Famke Janssen and Tao Okamoto.

It’s always fun for me coming back to Wolverine, and I have to say I’m enjoying it more than ever.

The Wolverine Trailer Exclusive (2013)

10 Jan, 2013

Oscar nomination

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Jackman is nominated for Best Actor at the 85th Academy Awards for portraying Jean Valjean in Les Miserables.

To be honest, it’s very exciting but all a bit surreal, and it hasn’t fully sunk in yet. This is a brilliant awards year that has been defined by an eclectic list of stories that have been told by incredibly talented and courageous filmmakers, and it’s an honor to be mentioned in the same sentence as the other nominees in the Best Actor category.

Oscars Nominations 2013

13 Dec, 2012

Inducted into Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Jackman is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures. The actor is joined by his family, friends, and co-stars Anne Hathaway and Amanda Seyfried.

It’s kind of a surreal day. I’ll probably always remember Thursday, Dec. 13 and I think I’m either going straight from here to buy a lottery ticket or to a casino because it just feels like someone is looking down on me in a very nice way at this moment.

Hugh Jackman Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Full Ceremony

18 Oct, 2012

Butter

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Jackman plays Boyd Bolton in the comedy, Butter. Every year the Iowa state fair hosts the annual butter carving contest. For 15 straight years, Bob has won the contest, but will have to step aside this year if he wants to run for governor. Furious, his wife Laura decides to enter herself in, but she is in way over her head. Co-starring Jennifer Garner, Olivia Wilde, and Ashley Greene. On working with Garner:

I had so much fun on that movie. I was so glad that she asked me to do it. She produced the movie as well and I just loved it. It was a blast.

Butter - Official Trailer (HD)

21 Nov, 2011

Rise of the Guardians

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Jackman voices Bunny in the animated children’s film, Rise of the Guardians. An evil spirit named Pitch has plans of ruling the world, but first, he must weaken the guardians by destroying every child’s faith in them. Jack Frost, North, Bunny, and Tooth, must work together to stop the menacing boogey-monster. Co-starring Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher, and Jude Law.

I think what’s great about the characters is that they’re all incredibly different. I mean they represent incredibly different things. I think it’s exciting for kids to think of all these beloved characters actually knowing each other and actually working together.

Rise of the Guardians: Official Trailer

6 Oct, 2011

Hugh Jackman interview

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Seacrest interviews Jackman during On Air With Ryan Seacrest about how he meet his wife Deborra-Lee Furness.

When I met her, and we were just friends, I said, ‘You’re single. How does that happen? How can you be single? That was my very pathetic way to flirt with her. She was like, ‘Well, I know, I am marrying a stockbroker. I just have a feeling he’s going to be a stockbroker who’s really an amazing architect and who adores me.’ And I was like, ‘Okay, so you basically want someone smart, creative, and really wealthy, who adores you.

24 Jun, 2011

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

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Jackman plays Arthur in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. In 19th century China, two girls start a strong friendship that will last a lifetime. To cope with the rigid social expectations for women of their time, they create their own way of communicating with one another. In a parallel story, the descendants of the duo try their best to maintain their friendship amidst the fast paced life of Shanghai. Co-starring Bingbing Li and Gianna Jun.

It was a great project to be involved with. It’s a Chinese film, so I got to shoot in Shanghai. I play a small part in it, but I got to sing in Chinese.

SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN - Official Trailer

6 Jan, 2010

Wins People’s Choice Award

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Jackman wins People’s Choice Award for Favorite Action Star

Between being foreign born, being an action star and winning a People’s Choice there is only one thing left for me to do and that is to run for the governor of California.

People's Choice Awards 2010 - Hugh Jackman Favorite Action Star

26 Nov, 2008

Australia

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Jackman plays Drover in the drama, Australia. Set during World War II, the film tells the story of a wealthy English aristocrat and her inherited cattle station in Northern Australia. When a man attempts to take over her land, she reluctantly teams up with her stockman to protect her new home and property. Co-starring Nicole Kidman.

This movie strives to do what movies don’t do very much anymore which is combine many different styles in one.

Australia Trailer HD