Deborra-Lee Furness Bio, Age, Hugh Jackmans Wife, Children, Young, Net Worth

July 2024 · 4 minute read

Deborra-Lee Furness Biography

Deborra-Lee Furness is an Australian actress and producer who rose to fame as the wife of famous actor and X-Men star Hugh Jackman. She is also known for her roles in TV series and films like No Man’s Land (1974), Division 4 (1975), Evil Angels (1988), Celia (1988) and Waiting (1991). Deborra even spent time working as a news director for Channel 9 News before making her debut as an actress.

Furness was born in Annandel a suburbia neighborhood situated in New South Wales but she was raised in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She attended and finished her middle school situated in a hometown. From there, Deborra attended a secretarial school to learn shorthand and typing at the age of eighteen.

She then landed her first job at the age of nineteen by working as a news director for Channel 6. Deborra spent almost two to three years before she began working as a co-host on a daytime program called No Man’s Land alongside Mckie de Stoop. However, Deborra quit her career as a host and joined the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City to study acting. She graduated in 1982.

Deborra made her acting debut by starring in a famous movie called Shame. This particular role was her breakout and breakthrough role that won her the Best Actor award from the Film Critics Circle of Australia and Golden Space Needles for her role in Halifax. In 1993, she played the role of Jacquline McKenzie in a famous TV miniseries called Stark. Furness then gained global attention after she got married to an Australian actor known as Hugh Jackman who played Wolverine in Marvel’s X-Men Film series. Her most recent film and TV Projects like Dukale’s Dream (2014), Studio 10 (2022) and This Is Your Life: Rebecca Gibney (2022)

Deborra-Lee Furness Age

How old is Deborra-Lee Furness? Furness is 67 years old as of 2022. She was born on November 30, 1955, in Annadale, New South Wales but grew up in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In addition, Lee celebrates her birthday on November 30th every year. Her zodiac birth sign is Scorpio.

Deborra-Lee Furness Height

Furness stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m). She is also believed to weigh about 75 kilograms (165 Ibs). Additionally, Deborra’s hair color is blonde and her eye color is gray. Her other body measurements are 38-33-41 inches respectively.

Deborra-Lee Furness Family

Lee was born to her loving parents Fay Duncan (mother) and an Australian father. However, Deborra has managed to keep the identity of her biological father private. Unfortunately, Deborra’s mother died in 2016 after suffering a long-term illness. Her mother was a retired medical staff who worked as a charity worker during the time of her death in Melbourne City.

Deborra-Lee Furness’s Husband Hugh Jackman

Is Deborra Furness Married? Furness is currently married to American actor, Hugh Jackman. The two lovebirds met for the first time on the set of an Australian TV Show called Correli back in 1995. Jack and Deborra then exchanged vows through a private wedding ceremony that was held on April 11, 1996, at the famous St. John’s venue in Toorka a suburb situated in Melbourne. The couple then suffered two miscarriages but they welcomed a son in early 2000 and a daughter in 2005

Deborra’s husband, Hugh Jackman is a famous Australian actor who gained national recognition for his theatre and television roles. His most notable and successful role is playing Logan aka the Wolverine role in the X-Men film series. His role won him a Guinness World Record for the longest-running career of a live-action Marvel series character.

Deborra-Lee Furness Children

Furness is the mother of one son named Jackman, born in early 2000. She has also adopted two children after suffering a few miscarriages. Her son is called Oscar Maximilian Jackman and her daughter is named Ava Eilot Jackman, born in 2005.

Deborra-Lee Furness Net Worth

Furness has an estimated net worth of around $50 million dollars. Her primary source of income is her career as a film and television actress.

Deborra-Lee Furness Weight Loss

According to our research, Hugh’s wife has been doing various exercises and following a strict diet to improve her weight since early 2020. In 2022, it was confirmed that Deborra had lost over 20 pounds since she began her weight loss routine.

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