Born in Australia, Hugh Jackman kicked off his acting career in 1994, playing Charles ‘Chicka’ McCray in the Australian crime drama Law of the Land. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Next, Jackman took to the stage for Oklahoma! His performance did not go unnoticed; Jackman was nominated for a prestigious Olivier Award for his portrayal of Curly. (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)
Back to ‘Australia’
In 2008, Jackman appeared in the much-anticipated Western, Australia, with Nicole Kidman. (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images for 20th Century Fox)
