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Hugh Jackman

Australian and English actor and singer (born 1968)
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Summary

Hugh Jackman was born on October 12, 1968[1], in Sydney[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], film producer[4], musician[5], stage actor[6], and film actor[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 97 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Australia[9], United Kingdom[10]
  • Native language: Australian English[11]
  • Ethnic group: English Australians[12], Scottish Australians[13], Greek Australians[14]
  • Occupation: executive producer[15], television presenter[16], television actor[17], actor[18], musical theatre actor[19], voice actor[20], producer[21]
  • Educated at: University of Technology Sydney[22], Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts[23], Knox Grammar School[24], Edith Cowan University[25], Pymble Public School[26], Actors Centre Australia[27]
  • Notable work: X-Men[28], Prisoners[29], The Greatest Showman[30], Les Misérables[31], Happy Feet[32], Logan[33], Deadpool & Wolverine[34]
  • Award received: Donostia Award[35], Primetime Emmy Award[36], Theatre World Award[37], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[38], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[39], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical[40], Companion of the Order of Australia[41], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[42], Drama League Award[43], Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media[44], Time 100[45], Australian Dance Awards[46]
  • Sex or gender: male[47]
  • Commons category: Hugh Jackman[48]
  • Residence: London[49], New York City[50]
  • Handedness: left-handedness[51]
  • Family name: Jackman[52]
  • Given name: Hugh[53], Michael[54]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Hugh Jackman[55]
  • Commons gallery: Hugh Jackman[56]

Why It Matters

Hugh Jackman is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Jackman born?

Hugh Jackman was born in Sydney[2].

What did Hugh Jackman do for work?

Hugh Jackman worked as a singer[3], film producer[4], musician[5], stage actor[6], and film actor[7].

Where did Hugh Jackman go to school?

Hugh Jackman was educated at University of Technology Sydney[22], Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts[23], Knox Grammar School[24], and Edith Cowan University[25].

What awards did Hugh Jackman receive?

Honors received include Donostia Award[35], Primetime Emmy Award[36], Theatre World Award[37], and Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[38].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [47] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . uk.news.yahoo.com. uk.news.yahoo.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [37] ↑ . theatreworldawards.org. theatreworldawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [41] ↑ . Australian Honours Search Facility. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [42] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [45] ↑ . broadway.com. broadway.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  35. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [12] ↑ . ethnicelebs.com. ethnicelebs.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  37. [13] ↑ . ethnicelebs.com. ethnicelebs.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  38. [14] ↑ . ethnicelebs.com. ethnicelebs.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  39. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [50] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  42. [51] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  43. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  44. [52] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  45. [53] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  46. [54] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  47. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  48. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  49. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  50. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  51. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  52. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  53. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  54. [55] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  55. [56] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [57] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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