“At the end of drama school, I made a contract with myself: I'd try acting for five years. I was 26. I had already spent eight years working in restaurants and gas stations. So I had seen enough small businesses to understand that that's what acting is: a small business.”

Australian and British actor, singer, and producer

Hugh Jackman is an Australian and British actor, singer, and producer. He has worked prominently on screen and stage and has received several major honours, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and two Tony Awards. He has also been nominated for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. In 2019, Jackman was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia, a recognition that reflects his standing in both film and theatre.