Hugh Jackman's Life Timeline

By AnthonyH75004
  • Hugh Jackman was born

    Hugh Jackman was born

    Hugh Jackman was born in Sydney to Grace McNeil and Christopher John
  • Hugh's mom left him

    Hugh's mom left him

    Because she was suffering from post-natal depression, Grace McNeil abandoned her son and divorced her husband Christopher to start a new life in the United Kingdom.
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    Attended Knox Preparatory

  • My Fair Lady

    Starred in his school's production of "My Fair Lady"
  • Wolverine was a Gym Teacher

    Wolverine was a Gym Teacher

    Hugh Jackman became a Physical Education Teacher for one year at Uppingham School
  • Got his education BA in Communications

    Got his education BA in Communications

    In 1991, Hugh graduated from University of Technology, Sydney with Bachelors of Arts in Communication
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    Attended WAAPA

    He attended the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) at Edith Cowan University to improve his acting skills and graduated in 1994
  • Hugh Married Deborra-Lee Furness

    Hugh Married Deborra-Lee Furness

    After a year since they met on the set of an Australian TV Series, Corelli. They married on April 11, 1996
  • Played Wolverine in "X-Men"

    Played Wolverine in "X-Men"

    He made his Hollywood debut by starring in X-Men as Wolverine. This film is what made Hugh Jackman famous and popular
  • Hugh Jackman adopted Oscar Maximillian

    Hugh Jackman adopted Oscar Maximillian

    Oscar was born in May 2000 and was later adopted by Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness.
  • 9/11

    9/11

    One of the most tragic and traumatic events happened on September 11th, 2001 when 2 planes were hijacked by terrorists, leading to the crash of the Twin Towers in New York City.
  • Peter Allen from "The Boy From Oz"

    Peter Allen from "The Boy From Oz"

    Hugh Jackman made his Broadway debut when he played singer-songwriter, Peter Allen, in the biographical musical, "The Boy From Oz".
  • Awards for his performance in "The Boy From Oz"

    Awards for his performance in "The Boy From Oz"

    After an incredible performance, he won many awards including a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical https://m.playbill.com/person/hugh-jackman-vault-0000038429#carousel-cell635053
  • Hugh Jackman adopted Ava Elliot

    Hugh Jackman adopted Ava Elliot

    Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness adopted Ava Elliot in 2005 when Ava was a baby.
  • A Steady Rain

    A Steady Rain

    Hugh Jackman played a Chicago cop named Denny in
    "A Steady Rain" alongside Daniel Craig
  • Special Tony Award

    Special Tony Award

    Hugh Jackman received the Special Tony Award for many of his contributions to Broadway
  • Hugh Jackman's First Skin Cancer was removed

    Hugh Jackman's First Skin Cancer was removed

    Hugh Jackman had a cancerous growth removed from his nose.
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    Starred in "The River"

    Hugh Jackman plays "The Man" in this Dramatic Play
  • Christopher John Jackman's Death

    Christopher John Jackman's Death

    Christopher John Jackman died in his sleep at the age of 85 in Australia
  • The Music Man Revival

    The Music Man Revival

    Hugh Jackman plays a con artist Harold Hill who falls in love with a librarian.
  • Achievement in Musical Theatre

    Achievement in Musical Theatre

    Hugh Jackman received an award for Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre in the Drama League Awards.