Hugh Jackman is perhaps best known around the world as Wolverine in the X-Men series, and has starred in films for such directors as
Baz Luhrmann (Australia),
Woody Allen (Scoop),
Christopher Nolan (The Prestige), and
Darren Aronofsky (The Fountain). He headlines as Jean Valjean in the eagerly awaited screen version of the musical epic LES MISERABLES from acclaimed director
Tom Hooper(The King's Speech), set for release on Christmas Day.
As comfortable on stage as he is on screen, Jackman has seen additional success on Broadway with credits including the musical The Boy From Oz (for which he won Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Awards), his recent one-man show Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, and the drama A Steady Rain opposite Daniel Craig. In addition to serving as Tony Awards host for three consecutive years from 2003 - 2005 (his second appearance earned him an Emmy Award, and the final garnered an Emmy nomination), Jackman brought hishoned skills to Hollywood where he hosted the 81st Annual Academy Awards in 2009.
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Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman and Amanda Seyfried

Anne Hathaway

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman

Deborra-Lee Furness and family

Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness

Hugh Jackman was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, today, December 13th, 2012.