Hugh wanted to be a journalist before he was an actor. Journalism was his major at the University of Technology Sydney.
He’s not just an on-screen performer. He has a Tony! Hugh performed in two shows on Broadway and won a Tony for his performance in The Boy from Oz.
Hugh is a massive coffee lover. Not only does he adore drinking it, but he even owns his own coffee brand!
He wasn’t the first choice for Wolverine. Russell Crowe was asked to take the role before Hugh. Russell recommended Hugh for the role, who was at the time, totally unknown.