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Hugh Michael Jackman (born 12 October 1968) is a Australian-American actor, singer, and producer. Beginning in theatre and television, Jackman landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine, playing it across the X-Men film franchise and in the Marvel Cinematic Universe from X-Men (2000) to Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Prominent on both screen and stage, he has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award and two Tony Awards, along with nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. Jackman was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2019. Jackman has headlined films in various genres, including the romantic comedy Kate & Leopold (2001), the action-horror Van Helsing (2004), the drama The Prestige (2006), the period romance Australia (2008), the science fiction Real Steel (2011), the musical Les Misérables (2012), the thriller Prisoners (2013), the musical The Greatest Showman (2017), the political drama The Front Runner (2018), and the crime drama Bad Education (2019). For his role as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, and for The Greatest Showman soundtrack, Jackman received a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack. He also provided voice roles in the animated films Flushed Away, Happy Feet (both 2006), Rise of the Guardians (2012) and Missing Link (2019). Jackman is also known for his early theatre roles in the original Australian productions of Beauty and the Beast as Gaston in 1995 and Sunset Boulevard as Joe Gillis in 1996. He earned a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for his performance as Curly McLain in the West End revival of Oklahoma! in 1998. In 2002, he made his American stage debut in a concert of Carousel as Billy Bigelow at Carnegie Hall. On Broadway, he won the 2004 Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role of Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz. From 2021 to 2023, Jackman starred as con man Harold Hill in the Broadway revival of the musical The Music Man, earning another Tony Award nomination. A four-time host of the Tony Awards, he won an Emmy Award for hosting the 2005 ceremony. He also hosted the 81st Academy Awards in 2009. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hugh Jackman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Hugh Jackman
Roger Davies
for Roger Davies in Simply the Best: The Tina Turner Story
Suggested by kamsismith
The film opens with a young Anna Mae Bullock dreaming of a life beyond the cotton fields of Tennessee, where she finds solace and inspiration in the vibrant rhythms of gospel music. Through a series of serendipitous events, she encounters Ike Turner, a charismatic musician who recognizes her incredible voice and potential. Under Ike's tutelage, Anna Mae transforms into Tina Turner, and together they skyrocket to fame with hits like "Proud Mary" and "River Deep, Mountain High." However, behind the glittering facade of stardom lies a dark reality of abuse and manipulation. Tina endures years of torment at the hands of Ike, culminating in her decision to break free and rebuild her life from scratch. With unparalleled resilience and determination, she embarks on a solo career, facing skepticism and prejudice in a male-dominated industry. As Tina's star continues to rise, she captivates audiences worldwide with her electrifying performances and distinctive voice, earning her the title of the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll." Alongside her professional triumphs, the film explores Tina's personal journey of self-discovery and empowerment, as she finds love, strength, and ultimately, redemption. Through electrifying musical sequences and intimate character moments, "Simply the Best" celebrates Tina Turner's enduring legacy as a pioneer, survivor, and icon. It's a testament to the transformative power of music and the unbreakable human spirit.
