Hugh made comedic waves as Boyd Bolton in 'Butter'.

Hugh shifts into dramatic gear in 'Deception'.

Who can resist Penguin Hugh in 'Happy Feet'.

Hugh played perfect gentleman (and time traveler) Leo opposite Meg Ryan as he starred in 'Kate & Leopold'.

Oscar-buzz is reaching a fever pitch in response to Hugh's turn as Jean Valjean in the incomparable 'Les Miserables'.

Hugh "Jacked"-man graced the silver screen in 'Real Steel'.

Taking another turn in animation, Hugh played the adorable Bunny in 'Rise of the Guardians'.

Hugh in 'Swordfish', one of his first major films.

Jackman plays three different men over the span of a thousand years in 'The Fountain.'

Hugh as mystical magician in 'The Prestige'.

This monster-hunter must stop Count Dracula in 'Van Helsing'.

Hugh's first stab at Wolverine in 'X-Men'.

Jackman's second take as Wolverine in 'X-Men 2'.

Why, hello there, Wolverine! Hugh brought the heat again in 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine'.