Hugh Jackman’s Top 5 Non-Wolverine Roles

Since the year 2000, Hugh Jackman has become recognized for his long-standing role as Wolverine in the X-Men franchise. With the recent release of Logan – rated #2 in our ComicBook Composite Movie Rankings – Jackman said goodbye to his legendary character.

Even though Wolverine has been the most widely-recognized role Jackman has taken over the years, he’s actually acted in a ton of films. From romantic comedies to terrifying thrillers, the actor has portrayed a number of awesome characters.

In honor of his incredible Logan performance, we’re counting down Hugh Jackman’s top five roles – not counting Wolverine.

Click through the slideshow to check out Jackman’s best work, and see if you agree!

5. Eddie The Eagle

Eddie The Eagle may be one of Jackman’s more recent roles, but it’s easily one of his most memorable.

The actor played an over-the-hill former Olympian, and he has a bit of a drinking problem. Paired with a young-and-optimistic Olympic hopeful, Jackman has to achieve what he never could, and become the leader he never wanted to be.

This role is a bit like Logan, but Jackman made enough changes to make the film worthwhile. 

4. Kate & Leopold

After becoming known as The Wolverine, Jackman had a rugged, bad-boy stigma he needed to break. What’s the best way to do that?

How about star in a rom-com with Meg Ryan?

Kate & Leopold was a surprise success, and all the guys in the audience were able to enjoy it because of Jackman’s performance.

This movie also served as the first step toward Logan, as it was written and directed by James Mangold.

3. Prisoners

No one is more determined than a father searching for his child, and Hugh Jackman sold the desperation perfectly.

Prisoners was an incredible thriller, one to remember, and Jackman should get the credit for getting the crowd invested. Not many can relate to losing a child, but his performance cause empathy in the hearts of everyone in attendance. 

Aside from Logan, Prisoners is probably the most emotional performance of Jackman’s career.

2. The Prestige

Perhaps the best movie on this list, The Prestige goes down as one of the most surprising and well-paced films in history.

Jackman played a dueling magician, and his fight with Christian Bale was enough to have anyone believing in the power of magic.

The performance was controlled, and masterful, and it let to one of the breakout roles in Jackman’s storied career.

1. Les Miserables

When Hugh Jackman landed the role of Wolverine, he was merely a stage actor and theater teacher. In fact, he had recently appeared in the television adaptation of Oklahoma!.

The guy’s roots are in musical theater, so it’s only fitting that his best role was full of song.

Jackman was even recognized by the Academy for his role as Jean Valjean, as he earned an Oscar nomination for his work.

Which Hugh Jackman role is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!