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Quiz about All About Hugh Jackman
Quiz about All About Hugh Jackman

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.
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Author
mayjay64
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
241,469
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1395
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Question 1 of 10
1. Where was Hugh Jackman born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Hugh graduated with a BA degree in Communications. What was his major? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. On what tv show did Hugh meet his wife Deborra-Lee Furness? Hint


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


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


Question 6 of 10
6. Hugh won a Tony Award for the role of Peter Allen on what Broadway musical? Hint


Question 7 of 10
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


Question 8 of 10
8. Hugh Jackman was the original choice to portray Wolverine in the "X-Men" movies.


Question 9 of 10
9. Meg Ryan was Hugh's leading lady in which of these movies?

Hint


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



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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.
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?

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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