Friday Ladies Post - thanks to Dodie- Hugh Jackman

[Serena]

Hugh Jackman was born in Sydney, Australia on October 12th, 1968. While working on a communications degree at Sydney's University of Technology, he did some amateur theater productions and decided that he was much more interested in the stage than in journalism. After a one-year acting course and some time at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, he won a role in a popular Australian TV drama, “Correlli,” where he met his future wife, actress/director Deborra-Lee Furness.

Hugh starred as Gaston in the Australian production of “Beauty and the Beast” and as Joe Gillis in the Australian production of “Sunset Boulevard.”

A couple of small Australian movies and his stage experience eventually led to his winning the coveted role of Curly in Trevor Nunn’s 1998 London’s West End revival of “Oklahoma!,” a role that landed him a nomination for the Best Actor Olivier (the English equivalent of our Tony).

When fellow Aussie, Dougray Scott, was unable to film “X-Men” because of delays on “MI:2,” Hugh joined the cast as a last-minute replacement in the role of Logan/Wolverine.

This proved to be quite a breakthrough role for Hugh, and led to 2000-2001 roles in the John Travolta action film ”Swordfish”…
In Ashley Judd’s romantic comedy “Someone Like You”…

And in the well-received Meg Ryan time-travel romantic comedy “Kate & Leopold.” Hugh received a Golden Globe nomination for his role of Leopold, Third Duke of Albany.

Jackman is currently filming “X-Men 2” and his future commitments include a 2003 film entitled VanHelsing (by the director of the ”Mummy” films – about the famous vampire hunter from Bram Stoker’s book) and a possible 2003 appearance on the Broadway stage in a musical called “Boy from Oz.”

Thank you very much Dodie

 

[helenabear]

Very nice Laurie Thank you

 

[holycow]

Very nice!
As you can tell I'm partical to Hugh...just read my Tag! LOL

Holycow

 

[minniepumpernickel]

Very well done! Not only is he handsome, but he sounds smart too!

 

[Sharon A.]

Wow . . .

Thanks and wow . . .

 

[olena]

Good job, Laura....

 

[Serena]

 

[wdw4us]

Hello Baby!

denise

 

[SeaSpray]

This is the first time I've ever clicked on the "Friday Ladies Post" because I saw Hugh Jackman's name in the title... WOO HOO!!!!!!!

I'm not into the whole "star" thing, but there's something about Hugh Jackman......

 

[zagafi]

Typically, actor types do nothing for me, but this guy is HOT!!

 

[dizneenut]

Very, very nice! He's such a hottie!

 

[Dodie]

Unfortunately, the photo links I gave her to go with the FLP weren't working on Friday, but she found some great ones to substitute!

I'm bumping this up because the links ARE working today and I wanted to share a couple of them with you that I think you'd appreciate.

As Gaston in "Disney's Beauty and the Beast:"

As Curly in the West End revivial of "Oklahoma!:"

My personal favorite, just because:

Thanks for doing this last week, Laurie! Sorry you ended up having to hunt for other pictures!

 

[Laurabearz]

Wow.... he is kinda cute! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Serena]

Believe me, it was my pleasure. :

 

[Poohbear123]

Cna you please do a Ladies Post on ANTHONY MICHAEL HALL??? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! Thank you!

 

[Dodie]

I'll admit confusion...

ANTHONY MICHAEL HALL?
The geek from "Sixteen Candles?!!!" Are you KIDDING??!!!!

 

[catsrule]

ooolala...this one caught my attention. Thanks, Serena.

 

[Serena]

Poohbear says he's hot now. If I can remember later, I'll see if I can find a picture of him, a recent one.

 

[Poohbear123]

Thanks Serena!

 

[Dodie]

Dodie--Teen stars DO grow UP you know!

I guess we all do - don't we...