Hugh Jackman

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HUGH JACKMAN – known favorite cologne – Grey Vetiver by Tom Ford

Hugh Jackman (born Hugh Michael Jackman on October 12, 1968) is an Australian film actor, singer and producer. He has been the star in more than 50 performances on  stage, film, and television. 

Spouse: Deborra-Lee Furness (1996)

Children: Oscar (2000) and Ava (2005). 

Height: 6’2″ (1.89m)

Net Worth: $150 million

Zodiac: Libra

Charities: Actors Fund for America, Cancer Research Institute, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Red Cross, Urban Zen Foundation, World Vision

Trivia: 

  • Was voted one of People’s “Most Beautiful People in the World” in 2003.
  • He is left-handed. 
  • In 2008, was voted People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive”.
  • Became a PE teacher before becoming an actor. 
  • Detests smoking, and does not smoke in real life. 
  • He is a big fan of professional wrestling. 
  • Graduated with a degree in Communications from the University of Technology, Sydney. 
  • Before becoming an actor, he hoped to become an international journalist. 
  • His father was a single parent, raising him and his four siblings. 
  • Created a line of coffees and coffee shops, and donates all of the proceeds to support scholarships for children and housing for needy families. 

Quotes: 

  • “The best (Father’s Day gift) is a handwritten card. I don’t know where some of my awards are, but I can tell you exactly where those cards are. I treasure them the most.”
  • “When you dance, your body just wants to find its natural weight.”
  • “The things that I cherish most are the everyday moments, like sitting around cooking pancakes together on Sunday morning.”
  • “If you accept the pain, it cannot hurt you.”