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Hugh Jackman was born
Hugh Jackman was born in Sydney to Grace McNeil and Christopher John -
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
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My Fair Lady
Starred in his school's production of "My Fair Lady" -
Wolverine was a Gym Teacher
Hugh Jackman became a Physical Education Teacher for one year at Uppingham School -
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
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"
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
Oscar was born in May 2000 and was later adopted by Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness. -
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"
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"
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 and Deborra-Lee Furness adopted Ava Elliot in 2005 when Ava was a baby. -
A Steady Rain
Hugh Jackman played a Chicago cop named Denny in
"A Steady Rain" alongside Daniel Craig -
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 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 died in his sleep at the age of 85 in Australia -
The Music Man Revival
Hugh Jackman plays a con artist Harold Hill who falls in love with a librarian. -
Achievement in Musical Theatre
Hugh Jackman received an award for Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre in the Drama League Awards.