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All About Hugh Jackman Trivia Quiz

Hugh Jackman is one of the more versatile actors around, having conquered stage, movies and television. He can sing, dance, act, host ... what more can we ask for? Let's see how much you know about this talented guy.

A multiple-choice quiz by mayjay64. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
mayjay64

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
241,469

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1445

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (6/10), Guest 138 (7/10), Guest 193 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Hugh Jackman born? Hint

Australia

Wales

England

Canada

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Question 2 of 10

2. Hugh graduated with a BA degree in Communications. What was his major? Hint

Theatre Arts

English Literature

Broadcasting

Journalism

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Question 3 of 10

3. On what tv show did Hugh meet his wife Deborra-Lee Furness? Hint

Corelli

Law of the Land

Snowy River: The McGregor Saga

Passions

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1999, Hugh starred in a movie about a roadtrain driver who wrote romantic novels. What was the title of the film? Hint

Paperback Hero

Romancing the Train

Paperback Writer

A Man and His Pen

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Question 5 of 10

5. Hugh sang and danced in the Royal National Theatre's production of "Oklahoma!". What was his role in this musical? Hint

Curly McLain

Will Parker

Jud Fry

Ike Skidmore

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Question 6 of 10

6. Hugh won a Tony Award for the role of Peter Allen on what Broadway musical? Hint

Carousel

Oklahoma

The Boy From Oz

Beauty and the Beast

7. Hugh Jackman hosted the televised Tony Awards in which he won the Best Actor award for his role in a Broadway musical. He also won an award for hosting the award show. What award did he win as host? Hint

Emmy

SAG

Oscar

Golden Globe

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Question 8 of 10

8. Hugh Jackman was the original choice to portray Wolverine in the "X-Men" movies.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Meg Ryan was Hugh's leading lady in which of these movies?

Hint

Swordfish

Van Helsing

Someone Like You

Kate and Leopold

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Question 10 of 10

10. Hugh Jackman has won numerous awards for acting, hosting, and stage performances. What award did he win at the 17th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards? Hint

Favorite Movie Actor

Fart Award

Burp Award

Wannabe Award

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 19 2024 : Guest 67: 6/10
Dec 16 2024 : Guest 138: 7/10
Dec 09 2024 : Guest 193: 8/10
Dec 09 2024 : Guest 204: 5/10
Nov 25 2024 : Guest 46: 7/10
Nov 24 2024 : Guest 178: 8/10
Nov 22 2024 : Guest 110: 4/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 198: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Hugh Jackman born?

Answer: Australia

Hugh Jackman was born to English parents in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on October 12, 1968.

2. Hugh graduated with a BA degree in Communications. What was his major?

Answer: Journalism

Hugh graduated from the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia.

3. On what tv show did Hugh meet his wife Deborra-Lee Furness?

Answer: Corelli

Hugh and Deb met on the set of Corelli where they played Kevin Jones and Louise Corelli. They were married in February 1996.

4. In 1999, Hugh starred in a movie about a roadtrain driver who wrote romantic novels. What was the title of the film?

Answer: Paperback Hero

"Paperback Hero" was one of Hugh's first films. He portrayed the lead character Jack Willis, a driver who wrote romance novels but did want to use his name as the author to protect his manly image. Instead, he used the name of his best friend, Ruby Vale, played by Claudia Karvan.

5. Hugh sang and danced in the Royal National Theatre's production of "Oklahoma!". What was his role in this musical?

Answer: Curly McLain

Hugh played the lead opposite Josefina Gabrille and sang songs like "Oh What A Beautiful Mornin' and "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top". "Oklahoma!" was later filmed for television and DVD release in 1999.

6. Hugh won a Tony Award for the role of Peter Allen on what Broadway musical?

Answer: The Boy From Oz

"The Boy from Oz" was based on the life of Australian entertainer Peter Allen. Hugh sang and danced to Allen's music in this show which ran for a year on Broadway.

Answer: Emmy

Specifically, his Emmy was for Outstanding Individual Performer in a Variety, Musical or Comedy program.

8. Hugh Jackman was the original choice to portray Wolverine in the "X-Men" movies.

Answer: False

Hugh was a last-minute replacement for Wolverine when Dougray Scott could not make it due to the delayed production of "Mission Impossible II". They had to use a lot of camera tricks because the 6'2" Hugh was about a foot taller than the character he played. Wolverine is a popular and classic comics character who Marvel Comics claims to be 5'3".

9. Meg Ryan was Hugh's leading lady in which of these movies?

Answer: Kate and Leopold

In this movie, Hugh was a duke in the 1870s who was transported to the present, and who fell in love with Meg Ryan's character, Kate.

10. Hugh Jackman has won numerous awards for acting, hosting, and stage performances. What award did he win at the 17th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards?

Answer: Burp Award

Hugh apparently has more talents than we thought and showed this when he beat Justin Timerlake in the celebrity burp-off and proudly received his award from another former winner Cameron Diaz.

Source: Author mayjay64

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