Hugh Jackman’s Height, Age, Net Worth & Biography

Hugh Jackman’s height is 6’3” (190 cm).

Widely known for his role as James “Logan” Howlett / Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Jackman has attained great success in the film industry. Whereas he has also appeared in superhit movies like The Greatest Showman and Les Misérables.

Hugh Michael Jackman was born on the 12th of October 1968 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, to the family of Christopher John Jackman and Grace Greenwood. Likewise, he has four siblings, Ralph Jackman, Zoe Jackman, Sonya Jackman, and Ian Jackman.

Growing up, Jackman always dreamed of seeing the world, “spending nights looking at atlases”. Initially, he dreamed of becoming a “chef on a plane”, as it would put him on a plane with delicious food around. Nevertheless, his acting journey began during his final year of university, after taking a drama course to make up additional credits.

Hugh Jackman Bio

However, the notion that acting was not a profession led Jackman to decline a role on the popular soap opera Neighbours. Not to mention, even though Jackman liked acting, he called himself “the dunce of the class”.

Jackman met his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, during his first major professional job on the Australian television series Correlli. Afterward, he appeared in several movies and television works like Beauty and the Beast, Sunset Boulevard, and The Law of the Land.

In 2000, Jackman gained a large audience after appearing in “X-Men”. Speaking of which, the star is around 30 cm taller than his onscreen character Wolverine, as mentioned in the original comic book. Also, Jackman was offered the role of James Bond before Daniel Craig but turned it down.

Full Name	Hugh Michael Jackman
Nickname	Sticks, Senator Jackman
Profession	Actor, Singer
Famous for	Playing the Marvel character, James “Logan” Howlett / Wolverine and headlining in blockbuster films like Van Helsing, The Greatest Showman, and Kate & Leopold
Date of Birth	12 October 1968
Age (as of 2022)	54 years
Birthplace	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Zodiac Sign	Libra
School	Knox Grammar School
College	University of Technology Sydney
Father’s Name	Christopher John Jackman
Mother’s Name	Grace Greenwood
Siblings	Ralph Jackman, Zoe Jackman, Sonya Jackman, Ian Jackman
Marital Status	Married
Girlfriend Name	N/A
Wife Name	Deborra-Lee Furness
Friends Name	Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig
Religion	Christian
Hometown	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Current Address	Burbank, California, U.S.
Children	Oscar Maximillian Jackman, Ava Elliot Jackman
Hobbies	Traveling, Reading, Skiing
Awards	Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety Program, Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Visual Media
Net Worth	$190 Million
Monthly Earning	$1 Million

Physical Measurement & More

We can all agree Jackman is one of the most down-to-earth celebrities in Hollywood. And certainly, we were all obsessed with the star’s role as Wolverine before other Marvel characters rose to fame. So, here's a list that includes all of his physical measurements.

Height (approx.)	In centimeters - 190 cm In meters - 1.9 m In feet inches - 6’3”
Weight (approx.)	90 kg
Eye Color	Hazel
Hair Color	Dark Brown

Social Media Account Link

Jackman loves sharing his latest updates with his fans. And, his Instagram is full of lively pictures of the star doing different stuff. Not to mention, the star also loves taking pictures with his wife. Therefore, make sure to follow his accounts to stay up-to-date.

Instagram	@thehughjackman	30.7M followers
Twitter	@RealHughJackman	14.9M Followers
Facebook	@HughJackman	33M followers
YouTube	N/A	N/A
TikTok	N/A	N/A
Snapchat	N/A	N/A

Facts

Hugh Jackman met his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, on the set of his first professional acting job, a drama called Correlli.
Jackman was raised by a single father, as his mother left the family when he was very small.
Growing up, the star dreamed of becoming a “chef on a plane” or even a journalist at some point, studying communications at the University of Technology Sydney.
The star has been committed to keeping his role as Wolverine, turning down several other roles, including James Bond.
Speaking of which, the star holds the record for playing the same superhero role the most times in a live-action franchise.
Being a fan of musical theater, Jackman has appeared in several musical films, such as Les Misérables and The Greatest Showman.
Besides acting, the star has achieved great success as a philanthropist.

Commonly Asked Questions About Hugh Jackman

Did Zac Efron get friends with Hugh Jackman?

Yes, Efron has been great friends with Jackman ever since they set foot together on the set of The Greatest Showman.

What religion is Hugh Jackman?

Jackman was raised Christian, but his version of faith is different from his father’s, as he doesn’t prefer going to church every day.

What was Hugh Jackman’s childhood trauma?

The star has mentioned his mother leaving him as a kid as one of his most difficult traumas.

What is Hugh Jackman’s net worth?