Last updated on: January 29, 2025

Hugh Jackman is one of the best-known stars in Hollywood. He won international fame as Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise and in many other movies and stage musicals. However, very few people know about his brother, Ian Jackman. What Hugh does in Hollywood, Ian pursues a relatively quieter, yet truly impressive, life in Australia. Let’s get to know Ian Jackman and his life.

Quick Facts About Ian Jackman

Full Name	Ian Jackman
Birthdate	N/A
Occupation	Lawyer, Federal Court Judge
Husband/Wife	Married to Nicola
Education	University of Sydney (First Class Honours), Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford University
Age	60+ (as of 2025)
Parents	Father: Christopher Jackman, Mother: Grace McNeil
Siblings	Hugh Jackman (brother), Ralph Jackman (brother), Sonya Garrett (sister), Zoe Jackman (sister), Rowan McAllan (Half-sister)
Children	4 children
Net Worth	$1 million

Early Life and Family Background

Ian Jackman was born in England. In 1966, Ian Jackman migrated to Australia. He grew up in Sydney, Australia. Ian Jackman is the elder brother of Hugh Jackman. The family of Jackman has undergone several problems. In fact, they have suffered even more since their parents, Christopher Jackman and Grace McNeil, divorced when Hugh was just eight years old. Hugh and his brothers, Ian included, were left to live with their father after their parents divorced. Grace moved to England with her daughters, Zoe and Sonya.

Ian is part of a big family. He has two brothers, Hugh and Ralph, and two sisters, Sonya and Zoe. Hugh has often mentioned in interviews that family is very important to him. Even though Ian does not live in the spotlight like Hugh, their family bond is strong.

Education and Career

Ian Jackman is an Australian famous lawyer and judge. After living in Sydney, Ian attended the private school Knox Grammar. He was brilliant in school. So, Ian took his graduate at the University of Sydney by scoring First Class Honours in Arts. It can be assumed that he had brilliant brains also since he secured a Rhodes Scholarship that could take him for studying the Law at Oxford University in England.

After graduating, Ian was admitted as a barrister. As a barrister, he practised law in court as a lawyer. He had taken on important cases. In 2023, he stepped forward and was promoted to become a judge in the Federal Court of Australia. That is the topmost rank in the profession that can be attained in the country. Ian is held in high esteem within his profession.

Personal Life

Ian is a very private individual. He prefers not to be in the limelight as his brother Hugh tends to be. Ian does not take many interviews and therefore does not usually get found on media. Ian married to Nicola, with whom he has four children. His family is a priority to him, and Ian spends a lot of time with his family.

Ian has many hobbies outside of work. He enjoys reading, skiing, and traveling. He is also a huge fan of rugby and watches the sport in his free time. He is also involved in charity work, such as helping students from Ukraine through the Displaced Students Trust, which he founded.

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Ian and Hugh

Even though Ian Jackman doesn’t live the same kind of life as Hugh, they are very close. Hugh has many times spoken about how much he appreciates support from his family, including Ian. While Hugh is busy making movies and is all over the globe, Ian is focused on work and family in Australia.

The brothers do have a tight bond, though they are far from each other. Hugh shows the love that he has for his family in so many moments that have been shared with others. Ian, though not famous like Hugh, has made himself just as valuable by being good at law and showing his affection for his family.

 

Source: celebs.infoseemedia.com