The Boy From Sydney

Actor Hugh Jackman attends The Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit honoring Baz Luhrmann on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008 in New York. With his career seemingly at its peak, Jackman was named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2008. He starred in the "X-Men" movies and his latest film is the epic "Australia," with Nicole Kidman. Kidman told People that "women's jaws drop when Hugh walks in a room."

Australian actor Hugh Jackman walks the red carpet with his wife Deborra-Lee Furness during the world premier for his latest film "Australia" in Sydney, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. The couple, who have two adopted children, met in 1995 on the set of an Australian TV drama.

Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman in a scene from the movie Australia. An accomplished singer and stage actor as well as movie star, Jackman holds many awards in both the U.S. and Australia, including an Emmy and Tony.

Hugh Jackman arrives for the third annual "A Fine Romance," a series of celebrity performances honoring musicals from stage and screen, at Sony Pictures on Oct. 20, 2007, in Culver City, Calif. He once said in an interview on "The Tonight Show," that he is a fan of the "Friday The 13th" film series, and he became an actor because he wanted to play Jason in one.

Actor Hugh Jackman arrives for the premiere of the movie "The Fountain," Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, in Los Angeles. His parents separated when he was 8. His mother moved to England, leaving his father to raise him and his four siblings by himself in Australia.

American actress Halle Berry, left, dances with Australian actor Hugh Jackman during a photo op for the film "X-Men: The Last Stand," at the 59th International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Monday, May 22, 2006.

American actress Rebecca Romijn, left, and Australian actor Hugh Jackman pose during a photo call for the film "X-Men: The Last Stand," at the 59th international film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Monday, May 22, 2006. Jackman has played Wolverine in all the "X-Men" films.

Actor Hugh Jackman from the movie "X2: X-Men United" appears on MTV's "Total Request Live" May 5, 2003, in New York. He was reportedly a last-minute addition to the 2000 "X-Men" cast, the movie series that made him a familiar face in America.

Actor Hugh Jackman and wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, attend "The Boy From Oz" Broadway opening night after-party at the Copacabana Oct. 16, 2003, in New York.

Hugh Jackman and the cast of "The Boy from Oz" perform on stage during the "58th Annual Tony Awards" at Radio City Music Hall on June 6, 2004, in New York. In 2004, he won a Tony and Drama Desk award for his portrayal of Peter Allen in that musical. He also was nominated for an Olivier award in 1998 for his role in "Oklahoma!"

Tony Award Winner Hugh Jackman poses backstage at the "58th Annual Tony Awards" at Radio City Music Hall on June 6, 2004, in New York. Educated as a journalist, Jackman studied acting at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and the Actors Centre in Sydney.

Billy Crystal, left, appears with host Hugh Jackman at the 2005 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York Sunday, June 5, 2005. Jackman hosted the seremony in 2003, 2004 and 2005. He also was a presenter at the Academy awards in 2002.

Hugh Jackman poses with his Emmy for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program in the press room at the 57th Annual Emmy Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Sept. 18, 2005, in Los Angeles. He was honored for his role as emcee of the Tony Awards.

Actor Hugh Jackman and Steve Irwin, the crocodile hunter, give a thumbs up as they arrive for The Penfolds Icon Gala Dinner at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. The event honors Australians who have made significant international contributions. Jackman received the "Excellence in Entertainment" award.

Australian actor Hugh Jackman, bottom, poses for photos with co-stars Angela Toohey, top left, Chrissy Amphlett, and Colleen Hewett, top right, during a press conference announcing a national tour of the Broadway hit "The Boy From Oz" in Sydney, Monday Feb. 13, 2006. Jackman won a Tony Award for his portrayal of Peter Allen in the show that will tour Australia from early Aug. 2006.

Actor Hugh Jackman performs at a cocktail party at the Hilton Sydney on Feb. 13, 2006, in Australia. The youngest of five children, he was born in Sydney Oct. 12, 1968, and reared by his father, an accountant. Both his parents were English by birth.

Hugh Jackman jokes around as he accepts the Male Star of the Year award at the Paris Las Vegas during ShoWest, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners March 16, 2006, in Las Vegas. He was also voted one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" for five years in a row (2000-2004).

Actor Hugh Jackman attends Oscar Wilde's "Salome," starring Al Pacino, at the Wadsworth Theatre on April 27, 2006, in Los Angeles.