Hugh Jackman

Australian actor and singer
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Hugh Jackman

Summary

Hugh Jackman is a human[1]. He was born in Sydney[2]. He was born on October 12, 1968[3]. He worked as a singer[4], film producer[5], musician[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 97 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sydney[2], Hugh Jackman…
  • Hugh Jackman was born on October 12, 1968[3].
  • Hugh Jackman held citizenship in Australia[10].
  • Hugh Jackman held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Australian English was Hugh Jackman's native language[12].
  • Hugh Jackman is identified as part of the English Australians ethnic group[13].
  • Hugh Jackman is identified as part of the Scottish Australians ethnic group[14].
  • Hugh Jackman is identified as part of the Greek Australians ethnic group[15].
  • Hugh Jackman worked as a singer[4].
  • Hugh Jackman's professions included film producer[5].
  • Hugh Jackman's professions included musician[6].
  • Hugh Jackman worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Hugh Jackman worked as a film actor[8].
  • Hugh Jackman's professions included executive producer[16].
  • Hugh Jackman's education included a stint at University of Technology Sydney[17].
  • Hugh Jackman's education included a stint at Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts[18].
  • Hugh Jackman's education included a stint at Knox Grammar School[19].
  • Hugh Jackman was educated at Edith Cowan University[20].
  • Hugh Jackman was educated at Pymble Public School[21].
  • Hugh Jackman's education included a stint at Actors Centre Australia[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugh Jackman is X-Men[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugh Jackman is Prisoners[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugh Jackman is The Greatest Showman[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugh Jackman is Les Misérables[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugh Jackman is Happy Feet[27].

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Origins and Family

Hugh Jackman's place of birth was Sydney[2]. He was born on October 12, 1968[3]. Ethnic identities include English Australians[13], Scottish Australians[14], and Greek Australians[15]. Australian English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at University of Technology Sydney[17], a public university[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1988[30], headquartered in Sydney[31]; Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts[18], a faculty[32], in Australia[33], founded in 1980[34]; Knox Grammar School[19], a private school[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1924[37], headquartered in Wahroonga[38]; Edith Cowan University[20], a public university[39], in Australia[40], founded in 1991[41]; Pymble Public School[21], a school[42], in Australia[43]; and Actors Centre Australia[22], a university[44], in Australia[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[4], film producer[5], musician[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and executive producer[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include X-Men[23], Prisoners[24], The Greatest Showman[25], Les Misérables[26], Happy Feet[27], and Logan[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Donostia Award[47], a film award[48], in Spain[49], founded in 1986[50]; Primetime Emmy Award[51], a group of awards[52], in United States[53], founded in 1949[54]; Theatre World Award[55], a theatre award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1945[58]; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[59], a theatre award[60], in United States[61], founded in 1948[62]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[63], a film award[64], in United States[65], founded in 1950[66]; and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical[67], a class of award[68].

Why It Matters

Hugh Jackman has Wikipedia articles in 97 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Jackman born?

Hugh Jackman was born in Sydney[2].

What did Hugh Jackman do for work?

Hugh Jackman worked as singer[4], film producer[5], musician[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8].

Where did Hugh Jackman go to school?

Hugh Jackman was educated at University of Technology Sydney[17], Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts[18], Knox Grammar School[19], and Edith Cowan University[20].

What awards did Hugh Jackman receive?

Honors received include Donostia Award[47], Primetime Emmy Award[51], Theatre World Award[55], and Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[59].

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  34. [68] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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