Hugh Jackman Career Retrospective | SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations
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- čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
- Hugh shares stories from his performances in X-Men, The Greatest Showman, The Front Runner, The Boy From Oz, A Steady Rain, and Law of the Land in this interview on his acting career. He recounts hosting the Tonys and Oscars, his training and theater experience, singing at Carnegie Hall, and working with Christopher Nolan and Trevor Nunn. This Q&A moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety, is part of the SAG-AFTRA Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring the process and profession of acting.
Hugh Jackman currently stars as Gary Hart in THE FRONT RUNNER. Jackman is an Academy Award®-nominated, Golden Globe- and Tony Award-winning performer who has made an impression on audiences of all ages with his multi-hyphenate career persona, as successful on stage in front of live crowds as he is on film. From his award-winning turn on Broadway as the 1970s singer/songwriter Peter Allen, to his metal claw-wielding Wolverine in the blockbuster X-Men franchise, Jackman has proven to be one of the most versatile actors of our time.
The Australian native made his first major U.S. film appearance as Wolverine in the first installment of the “X-Men” series, a role he reprised in the enormously successful X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand. He then starred as the title character in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a prequel to the popular series which grossed an outstanding $85 million domestically in its first weekend of release. Audiences once again went to see Jackman in the popular role in the next chapter titled The Wolverine, which grossed over $400 million worldwide. In 2014, Jackman and the X-Men team reunited for X-Men: Days of Future Past.
Jackman garnered his first Academy Award® nomination, for Best Actor, for his performance in Tom Hooper’s Les Misérables, based on popular stage show created from Victor’s Hugo famous novel of the same name. Jackman’s standout performance as protagonist Jean Valjean also earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Comedy/Musical, as well as Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award® nominations, for both Best Ensemble and Best Male Actor in a Leading Role, and a BAFTA Award nomination. Most recently, he was nominated for Golden Globe for his role as P.T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman. In addition to the extraordinary success of the movie musical, sales for the soundtrack to the film have broken records the world over … reaching multi-platinum status in many countries including the UK and America.
In 2009, Jackman took on host duties at the 81st Annual Academy Awards, earning an Emmy Award nomination for his work. This wasn’t, however, Jackman’s first foray into awards show hosting. Previously, he served as host of the Tony Awards three years in a row, from 2003 to 2005, earning an Emmy Award for the 2004 ceremony, and an Emmy nomination for his appearance at the 2005 ceremony.
Jackman starred in Logan, the final iteration of his Wolverine character, alongside Patrick Stewart. Additional film credits include Prisoners, Shawn Levy’s Real Steel, Baz Luhrmann’s Australia, Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige, Darren Aronofsky’s The Fountain, Woody Allen’s Scoop, Deception, Someone Like You, Swordfish, Van Helsing, and Kate & Leopold, for which he received a 2002 Golden Globe nomination. In addition, he lent his voice to the animated features Happy Feet, Flushed Away and Rise of the Guardians.
On Broadway, Jackman most recently received rave reviews for his performance as The Man in the “The River.” In 2011, he made a splash on the Great White Way in his one-man show, “Hugh Jackman - Back on Broadway.” Backed by an 18-piece orchestra, the revue, which previously opened to rave reviews during its limited engagements in San Francisco and Toronto earlier that year, was comprised of both Broadway hits and a selection of some of his personal favorite standards. Jackman’s continued dedication to the Broadway community was fêted at the 2012 Tony Awards, where he received a Special Award from the Tony Awards Administration Committee, recognizing his accomplishments both as a performer as well as a humanitarian.
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Hugh Jackman’s Name
2:32 - SAG Card
5:36 - Early Interest in Acting
8:29 - Acting Education
14:53 - First Professional Job / Law of the Land (1994)
18:49 - Auditioning
22:58 - Stage Work / Trevor Nunn
28:38 - Playing Wolverine
38:39 - Life After Wolverine
41:42 - The Boy From Oz (1996)
45:43 - Hosting Tonys and Oscars
50:15 - Singing at Carnegie Hall / Hugh’s Father
54:27 - The Prestige (2006) / Christopher Nolan
57:32 - Ideal Director
1:00:56 - The Greatest Showman (2017)
1:02:19 - The Front Runner (2018)
1:05:27 - Playing Real People
1:08:19 - Giving Lottery Tickets on Set
1:14:05 - Future Acting Goals
1:14:59 - A Steady Rain - Zábava
you can tell how comfortable hugh is in this interview by how many times he says “i’ve never told anyone this before”, amazing interviewer! thanks jenelle for a fantastic conversation
Whenever I see a video that includes Jenelle Riley, an Editor of Variety, I immediately click on it because I will hear a professional interview that is well researched, thoughtful and allows the person interviewed the time to give responses without interruption. There are so many interviewers these days that just ‘jump’ to the next question without allowing the guest to finish giving their response. Jenelle knows how to sit back and allow her guest to ‘breathe’ and formulate a more complete response to her inquiries. Her research is always so well done that she really knows the history of the person in front of her. This is such s great plus for us, the listeners.
In this interview, Hugh Jackman once again gives us an informative and historical look into his public career. His interviews should be looked at by those who may be in his ‘seat’ someday. Hugh is always gracious both to the interviewer and to the audience - including us online folks! He is by far one of the few truly “class act” individuals in the entertainment industry. I so appreciate entertainers who take the time to recognize - by NAME - his fellow co-workers. He even introduces himself to and asks waiters/waitresses their name....not your typical star by any means! He knows from whence he came and never forgets it. He makes all around him relax, feel comfortable and a part of his current experience with them. Wish there were more public figures like him.
i was gonna write the exact same thing about Jenelle so i'll just say:
"What she said"
I so agree! You always learn so much when she's the interviewer. Her interviews are the most interesting and the most fun. I really respect her.
What she said again about Jenelle Riley. She is so well-informed and personable. Excellent interviewer!
A crush perhaps? I agree she's great.
Agree... Most times I don't make it to the end of interviews that really interest me because I can't stand the interviewer.
The story about his Dad escorting him to Carnegie Hall made tears stream down my face.
Me too!
Yes! So touching & inspiring.
Can I just say that Jenelle Riley is AMAZING. Absolutely professional, but you can tell she loves what she is doing and puts the actors at such ease that they give a great interview.
I like that he is humble. He knows he is a shining star but doesn't act it at all.
All hail Jenelle Riley. She's one of the best interviewers out there.
totally, respectful & kind, it's rare, she is an exemple
And she's so sincere in asking her questions. Her style is very organic and natural, it didn't feel like an interview
I agree!
@@jessiem276 I agree too, mind you Mr. Jackman was so exuberant and a really nice person
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He is so talented & inspiring! Love how humble & genuine he is! Jenelle is an amazing interviewer, so natural & sweet.
Also, my 5 year old son is a huge fan of him. (After watching “The Greatest Showman”)
@36:56 when he searches for the person dressed up as wolverine in the audience, and goes down to shake their hand- awww soo cool of him!!
I was thinking the same thing, such an awesome gesture!
I agree
I've always liked Hugh but wow I'm an even bigger fan now. His energy and just how kind his is shows through his answering audience member questions. He looks right at the audience member who asked the question. What a sweet guy. Lol at the end though he really had to go haha
Watching this now because when he answered my question he made direct eye contact with me for like a minute and my mind went completely blank. 😳
~Trav
Him speaking directly to the people asking questions, real class act, 35:55. I got to go to a few screenings and Q&As a few years back in LA and generally after the Q&A the actors would always get up and leave immediately. After the Les Mis Q&A Hugh stayed for some time and spoke to fans, took pics.
Gosh, Hugh is absolutely fascinating. Such a decent, down-to-earth, and genuine guy. This man has so much substance. And the charisma!!! His interview is always interesting, never boring. He sweeps me off my feet for being so intelligent, honest, eloquent and goodlooking! And he's hilarious!! 🤗😍🤗🤓
Yeah and in his films his so damn serious. Have u seen Kate and Leopold. If not highly recommend you watch it.
This guy should have gotten an Oscar for his performance in Prisoners and Logan.
And les Misèrables omfg
More for Prisoners. Logan I still feel lacks something to really bring it home. And i adore him.
what about the fountain?
The greatest showman 💯. That movie was incredible.
@@onlyyehavah Yes I agree - Logan/Prisoners had some character overlap for sure. It will take a LDC The Revenant performance and a departure from Wolverine's typical big-guy-intensity to grab an Oscar (just my opinion, of course).
I cried when he shared the story about his Dad wearing black-tie at his performance.
He’s so charismatic
A great Australian!! He's such a decent and nice guy.
Yeah he comes across as a very down to earth guy. You can tell since his dubbed the nicest guy in Hollywood.
He and his wife Deborah are highly revered in Australia. Genuinely a beautiful couple. We are so very proud of them.
Hugh Jackman just said "I whipped off the the leather chaps". My life is complete.
I really love Hugh (I mean how could you not?!)
But this interview makes him even more amazing, or better said, even more of a nice and kind normal person!
The way he comes back to the questions if he tells a story that doesn't answer the question, or answers the audience's question to the person, instead of to the interviewer.
Thank you for sharing this amazing video!
Probably the best interview l've ever seen of Hugh....🇦🇺
He is so lovely, so personable.
A so kind lady and a wonderful actor. For more, Hugh is an extraordinary human being. Thanks for this wonderful interview.
He’s such a ray of sunshine like a walking smiley face
Hugh is Amazing... My Fav Actor.
I love hearing Hugh Jackman's laugh
Truly, what a wonderful person. Such a generous kind beautiful person.
I have to say these SAG interviewers are EXCELLENT. And so is the long form interview.
I get to meet this beautiful man in August for the first time at his show. Words can’t describe how excited I am. I’ve loved him since I was 7. Huge role model for me, and I can’t wait to tell him all that in person. ❤️
How did it go?
Love these interviews and this has been the best. It has increased my admiration for
Hugh; his talents, his personality, his respect for others, his innate modesty, the way he is genuinely grounded, his warmth, his willingness to share, his social conscience, his love for his family ........and all the rest. Great interviewer as well.
well said
This is how every interview should be. Classy, classic.
How charming, smart and talented is this man !!! That interview is the greatest I have seen for ages.
what a bloody great bloke :)
I can watch Hugh talk about soap, he's such a great talker and has that wonderful genuine down to earth spirit about him.
He's a beautiful soul.
Hugh Jackman is so real and down to earth, not pretencious at all. The interviewer knew everything about his career and his easy going character traits. l was so impressed. ❤
He is an adorable guy... Really like you Hugh jackman 😘... I m always get fascinated with your smile ☺...
This HAS TO BE the freaking best hugh jackman interview EVER omfg
I cannot imagine another actor Sounding so HONEST ND loveble as HUGH JACKMAN! As an Aussie myself... He is a TRUE AUSSIE ICON!
She is just hands down the best interviewer ever. The interviews just glide through and are so seemless. Hugh jackman is amazing, but honestly she just lets her guests shine and everything feel so comfortable, and she is so sweet, intelligent, and comfortable. She’s just great.
how could anyone not like this guy! he's great!
That’s from the greatest interview of Hugh Jackman I have ever seen at first I thought an hour and 18 mins is too much then at the first 10 mins I 👍🏻 and can’t turned down Hugh Jackman is so decent, lovely and funny and of course very handsome ♥️
i honestly love hugh so much🥰 he is such a genuine sweet caring person. i also love how when they asking questions from the audience that he would always want to know where they are🤧 there is not a single actor that is as amazing as hugh is💗💫
I love how Ms.Jenelle Riley does her interviews! they are so amazing!
Jenelle, You're the best of the best at these interviews. And could there be a nicer guy in the business??
I just love how he answers the audience questions looking at the person who made the question. That's so thoughtful! Hugh seems such a great guy!
yeah that made me go wow, so genuine and kind and caring
I scrolled through the comments to see if anyone else had noticed that. Such a gentleman.
Hugh is the perfect example of what "Luck" is. Yes things lined up for him, but he was READY everytime!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾
He’s talented but you got to have luck.
Jenelle is so good at what she does and that with every guest..no fault.
With all his talent it was his response to what he wanted to happen to the person who stole his bike wheels...I became a fan.
Love this lovable larrikin!
Hugh is amazing! Humble HOT! fascinating to listen and see :D
I live in Switzerland and I had a guy called Hugh in my class. It took us aged to pronounce it properly and the teachers never managed so he ended up being called Hugo which is the German version of Hugh. But it’s hilarious that Hugh Jackman wasn’t able to pronounce his own name till age 6.
He is such a genuine human being
Flipping love Hugh Jackman. And that story of not knowing how to say his name is hilarious because for the longest time I knew him as Jackson Hughes. 😂 Even now, it sometimes takes me a second to correct myself.
As a fellow aussie. Im so proud of Hugh n his success. He makes me feel proud to b aussie
I am from Perth Australia, and go to the university that is connected to WAAPA. He sometime comes back to WAAPA and walks around the university campus.
Lucky you! The man is truly an inspiration. He is so ALIVE with joy and is living a great story. He makes me feel more alive.
Hugh jackman is so genuine and is a decent guy💖
Brava Jenelle Riley!!! Every interview Jenelle conducts is beyond reproach. What a great listener, meticulous researcher, and all around mensch. She is the gold standard. Wonderful.
What a great actor, and a great guy. I love his stories.
I'm only 5 mins in and am going to give it a like. Lovely guy and interview.
With Hugh Jackman, I like it and then watch it
He seems like such an amazing person. I love listening to Hugh. Such a stand up guy.
Damn........this was great.What a personable guy.......and those stories were all told so candidly comedic........so enjoyable.And Jenelle.....she was so funny......remembered the lyrics to all those songs....great great great.They both should win awards just for this.
I would love to see him in a musical on stage. And I really hope he manages to do a musical every few years. Because Greatest Showman is a gift and he just looked so very very very happy in the movie. And that whole cast too, was a delight.
As was this interview. Jenelle is really amazing.
Janelle is incredible at this. And Hugh is so damn fun to watch.
How I ❤ Hugh Jackman! I can hear him talk for hours!
Great SAG Coversations!
Jenelle Riley is so amazing in those interviews!
How can you not like this dude - amazing talent!
Who wouldnt like hugh jackman
So much love Hugh
Love, love, love Hugh Jackman ❤
A true gentleman and an excellent interview as always Jenelle. Thank you.
what an inspiration this man is!
What a beautiful interview! The most wonderful, and funniest one yet! God bless his soul. Oh so genuine, lovely and gifted ❤
Thank you for this interview, you did a wonderful job & Hugh has such a sweet spirit; his heart is full of love for his father & people in general; such a magnificent human being!!! 🥰🤗👏👏👏
these interviews are amazing...they should have millions of views...
One of the funniest interviews I've ever seen.
She’s good. Like, really good. Lucky series, this.
Stu Jackson is a former pro basketball player and now NBA coach from my hometown of Reading, PA. He graduated from high school (maaaany years before I did). All in all, if one has to be mistaken for someone else, Stu is a great choice.
The money story is so good. To think we nearly didn't have Huge to watch and enjoy his acting, singing. Just a down to earth person. I remember watching 'Corelli' back in the day. These interviews are so enjoyable. I Love the interviewer she does a great job.
I love the incredible hugh jackman. I quote from The Greatest Showman, hugh is a celebration of humanity. He is ultra talented, kind, considerate, and most of all, a superb family man and husband. He's in love with his wife and not deterred by the Hollywood scene. He took the time to do the work, and now he calls the shots over upcoming roles he wishes to play. Love you beacon of light, Hugh Michael Jackman 💝💗💞💕😘
Dearest Hugh!!
There ARE NO coincidences in life!! So glad u have been in God’s graces & able to share ur acting, singing & dancing talents to all the world!!! I I am a COMPLETE fan!!
Hoping 2 c u live, one day!
What a nice man. i could listen to him speak for hours
She's such a great interviewer!
I just LOVE the SAG COnversations! And especially if Janelle does them!
I Love How Informative This Interview Is For Actors
Not Just The Artist Side But The Business, Mentality and Tunnel Vision Side
Thank You Very Much, Mr. Jackman.
Hugh Jackman is my favorite celebrate but when I first learned his name I thought it was Hugh Jackson.
This is such a good interview withe a great host and an amazing guest. Top notch!
I love how warm Hugh is he awsome
I once said Jack human to my hubby we laughed it out and now we just call him Jack human 😂
Thank you so much for sharing your interviews ! It is such a privilege !
What a genuinely fun guy
He's held in high regard. In the rules for the card game Cards Against Humanity, it says:
*_Basic Rules_*
_To start the game, each player draws ten white cards. The player who most recently pooped begins as the Card Czar and draws a black card._ _If Hugh Jackman is playing, he goes first, regardless of how recently he pooped._
www.cardsagainsthumanity.com/
s3.amazonaws.com/cah/CAH_MainGame.pdf
Jenelle: you are the best. Thanks so much for these interviews.
Bloody Aussies, why are they always so Charming.
Who can dislike this guy?
At the very end... "Oh shit, they didn't tell me that!" LOL!
Great panel. Hugh is lovely.
He comes across as a very down to earth man who loves talking about his wife and loves his fans.
I didn't get what they hadn't told her...
So good! Thanks!
Jenelle Riley is absolutely fantastic! What a professional and charming interview!
Great interview.
Just such a nice guy. For such a MASSSIVE movie star just so kind and self effacing
The directors are great because you are a great human being
Love this actor ❤
I know the bicycle story is not the main take away from this interview... but... what cyclist does not know to run the chain through the wheels? Bet he knows it now ha ha 😎
Very natural but informative interview thankyou.
Fantastic actor, lovely guy 👌👌👌
she's amazing