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• Hugh Jackman is an Australian film and stage actor who portrays Wolverine in the X-Men movie series.

  Jackman and wife Deborra Lee Furness are reportedly adopting another child. The couple previously adopted their two children, Oscar and Ava.Holly Scoop: Hugh Jackman to Adopt Again? (May 13, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Hugh Michael Jackmantiscali: Hugh Jackman Biography
  2. Born: October 12, 1968tiscali: Hugh Jackman Biography
  3. Birthplace: Sydney, Australiatiscali: Hugh Jackman Biography
  4. Alma mater: Sydney University of Technologytiscali: Hugh Jackman Biography
  5. Degree: B.A., Communicationstiscali: Hugh Jackman Biography
  6. Spouse: Deborra Lee Furness
  7. Children: 2
  8. Won a 2004 Tony Award
  9. Emmy Award winner for hosting the Tonys
  10. Golden Globe Awards: 1 nominationtiscali: Hugh Jackman Biography
  11. Hosted the 2009 Academy Awards

• Charity

  On April 14, 2009, Jackman posted a tweet on his Twitter account which stated that he would choose someone's favorite non-profit organization and donate 100K to it. The individual would need to prove their passion for the organization in 140 characters or less.Twitter: RealHughJackman

• Latest Performances

  In 2008, the actor starred in the film Australia and was voted the "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine. Jackman was the host of the 2009 Academy Awards, which took place on February 22, 2009.

  Jackman performed in the opening act, where he sang and made fun of the movies nominated for Best Picture. He also performed a song and dance routine with Beyonce, High School Musical stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens and Mamma Mia! stars Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper.

• Life and Career

  Jackman, the son of English parents, was born and raised in New South Wales, Australia, as the youngest of five children. His mother left the family when Jackman was eight.tiscali: Hugh Jackman Biography

  Jackman participated in theater productions during school and college, though he majored in journalism while attending Sydney's University of Technology. After obtaining his college degree, he went on to study at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, graduating in 1994.

  Jackman performed in a number of plays, musicals and films before being chosen by director Bryan Singer to play the role of Wolverine in the 2000 film X-Men, which launched his career in Hollywood.

• Notable Roles

  • 1995: Correlli - Kevin Jones
  • 2000: X-Men - Logan/Wolverine
  • 2001: Kate & Leopold - Leopold
  • 2004: Van Helsing - Gabriel Van Helsing
  • 2006 : Happy Feet - Memphis (voice)
  • 2008: Australia - The Drover

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