Hugh Jackman’s body statistics show that the actor is just like any other Hollywood star. Still, he has used these traits to set himself apart.
Hugh Jackman is a unique specimen of handsomeness compared to his fellow Hollywood actors. However, the Australian actor and producer best known as “Wolverine” from the X-Men movie franchise is also a force to be reckoned with talent-wise.
Jackman started his professional acting career starring in several Melbourne musicals. However, he gained recognition for his role as Curly in “Oklahoma” and Billy Bigelow in “Carousel.”
The actor’s big break in Hollywood came in 2000 when she starred as “Wolverine” in the superhero movie “X-Men.” He reprised his role in the movie sequels “X2” in 2003 and “X-Men: The Last Stand” in 2006.
In 2004, Jackman won a Tony award at the ceremony he also hosted for his lead role in Broadway’s “The Boy from Oz.” The actor would then win an Emmy for his role as host of the Tony awards.
However, Jackman never forgot his background in Musicals, and that paid huge dividends for him in 2012. The actor delivered a stunning performance in the musical “Les Misérables” as the character Jean Valjean. Jackman starred alongside Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, and Russell Crowe.
His performance earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy. His other famous works include “The Greatest Showman” in 2017 and “Bad Education.”
Aside from his acting exploits, another thing that endears Jackson to his fans is the actor’s physical traits. He is regarded as one of his peers’ most handsome and sexiest actors. Below we’ll be checking out his body statistics and other interesting facts about the actor.
Hugh Jackman’s Body Statistics
Jackman’s muscular physique and deep, resonant voice are among the many traits that set him apart in the movie industry. The same qualities made him the perfect actor to portray the Wolverine character.
The actor is 6ft 2in tall and weighs 187 pounds. He has a chest size of 43 inches and a waist size of 33 inches. In addition, Jackson’s biceps size is 16 inches, and his shoe size is 11(US). He is also left-handed.
Hugh Jackman Used To Have Anger Issues
In 2013 just before the release of “X-Men: The Wolverine,” Jackman disclosed it was effortless for him to portray the character. He uses his moody teenage years to be out of the anger needed to play Wolverine. He said:
“As a teenager, I was explosively angry; I think rugby saved me, because that’s just organised violence. I would have got in a lot more fights. But I was someone who would go into a little bit of a blind rage and it was not pretty.”
The actor noted that as he grew older, he naturally started to calm down. He also chose to be less volatile, and the actor has been experiencing fewer moments of explosive rage.
Although the anger and rage are still in him, Jackson has improved at managing his feelings and urges. Parenthood has also helped Jackson in dealing with his anger issues. The actor explained he is empathetic as a father and would not want his kids to see him raging.
Hugh Jackman Struggles With Skin Cancer
Jackson was first got diagnosed with Basal Cell carcinoma in 2013. He was filming “X-Men: Days of Future Past” when a makeup artist noticed a little blood spot on his nose.
The actor’s wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, encouraged him to check it out, and after diagnosis, he had the cancerous cells removed. Another time the actor thought he had a dark freckle but discovered it was cancerous after checking it out.
The third cancer was found when he noticed blood on his nose again. Since then, the actor has been getting his skin checked every three months.
In 2016 the actor posted a picture of himself showing a large Band-Aid struck across the bridge of his nose. He then captioned it:
“An example of what happens when you don’t wear sunscreen. Basal Cell. The mildest form of cancer but serious, nonetheless. [So] PLEASE USE SUNSCREEN, and get regular check-ups.”
He further explained that it’s the fifth time in two years that he would have a basal cell growth removed from his face.
Despite everything, the actor has remained optimistic about his health. He noted that he was not particularly bothered since it’s preventable; he must get proper check-ups.
Hugh Jackman Was Named Sexiest Man in 2008
In November 2018, Jackman was named the “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine. The announcement was not a surprise because the Australian actor had the looks to match the title.
However, Jackson’s looks were not the only thing that won him the title. The executive editor at People, Elizabeth Sporkin, declared:
“Hugh Jackman is the real package — humble, romantic, drop-dead gorgeous and a star of the moment. He is so much more than his movies — that’s sexy,”
The magazine lauded Jackman for welding the weapons that placed him on par with Hollywood’s top action heroes. With the win, the actor joined Matt Damon and George Clooney as other actors to have won the Award.
Nevertheless, Sporkin declared Jackman was different from those past winners. According to her, while Clooney is brainy-suave and Damon is boy-next-door sexy, Jackman’s sexiness is in his grittiness.
