Hugh Jackman

Australian actor and producer Hugh Jackman is best known for playing Wolverine in the X-Men series. He's also known for parts in the films The Prestige, Australia and Les Miserables. He began his acting career on stage, appearing in several Melbourne musicals, and later won a Tony Award for his role as Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz. Additionally, Jackman has won international recognition for his roles as superheroes, as well as parts in such films as Kate & Leopold, Van Helsing. He was named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" in 2008.

Born on: 12 October, 1968

Born in: Sydney, Australia