Hugh Michael Jackman is an Australian actor. Beginning in theatre and television, Jackman landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine in the X-Men film series, a role that earned him the Guinness World Record for "longest career as a live-action Marvel character", until 2022. Prominent on both screen and stage, he has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award and two Tony Awards, along with nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. Jackman was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2019.
Jackman in 2017
Jackman signing autographs for The Boy From Oz outside Broadway in 2003
Jackman in New York Harbor in 2006
Hugh Jackman at the Sydney premiere for Real Steel in September 2011
James Howlett, also known as Logan or by his codename Wolverine, is a fictional character originating as the main protagonist of 20th Century Fox's X-Men film series, and appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise produced by Marvel Studios. He is portrayed by Hugh Jackman and based on the Marvel Comics character Wolverine, created by Len Wein and John Romita Sr.
Jackman at the X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) premiere
Jackman shirtless as Logan in The Wolverine (2013), commonly recognized as having established the character as a sex symbol.
Jackman seen at the Logan (2017) world premiere; posted an image of Logan giving the middle finger with a claw to his Twitter with the hashtag "#OneLastTime", officially announcing his decision to stop playing the character after 17 years.
Wax figure of Hugh Jackman as Logan at Madame Tussauds. Performing the role in nine installments of the X-Men film series earned Jackman the Guinness World Record for "longest career as a live-action Marvel character".