Hugh Michael Jackman (born 12 October 1968) is an
Australian actor, singer, and producer. Jackman has won international recognition for his roles in major films, notably as superhero, period, and romance characters. He is best known for his long-running role as
Wolverine in the
X-Men film series, as well as for his lead roles in the romantic-comedy fantasy
Kate & Leopold (2001), the action-horror film
Van Helsing (2004), the magic-themed drama
The Prestige (2006), the epic historical romantic drama
Australia (2008), the sci-fi sports drama
Real Steel (2011), the film version of
Les Misérables (2012), and the thriller
Prisoners (2013). His work in
Les Misérables earned him his first
Academy Award nomination for
Best Actor and his first
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy in 2013. In theater, he won a
Tony Award for his role in
The Boy from Oz.