Hugh Jackman’s forgotten TV role on a popular Australian crime series… as he celebrates his 2020 Emmy Award nomination for a corrupt school superintendent in Bad Education
Hugh Jackman has earned himself an Emmy Award 2020 nomination for his role as Frank Tassone in HBO’s crime film, Bad Education.
But this isn’t the first time the Australian actor has captivated audiences, having starred in Australian TV crime series Halifax f.p. back in 1998.
The 51-year-old played Detective Eric Ringer in the episode ‘Afraid of the Dark’, who becomes romantically involved with Gold Logie winner Rebecca Gibney’s character.
Revealed: Remembering Hugh Jackman’s forgotten TV role on a popular Australian crime series. The 51-year-old Australian actor is pictured in March
Halifax f.p. aired on Channel Nine from 1994 to 2002 and starred Rebecca as Doctor Jane Halifax, a forensic psychiatrist who delved into cases involving the mental state of suspects and victims.
Hugh featured in the 12th episode of season one in 1998, a show that also starred Ben Mendelsohn, Jessica Marais and his now-wife Deborra-Lee Furness.
Deborra-Lee starred in episode ‘The Feeding’ in 1995, a year before the couple wed.
A young Hugh: The Greatest Showman star played Detective Eric Ringer (pictured) in an episode of Halifax f.p. back in 1998
Household name: Eric becomes romantically involved with Gold Logie winner Rebecca Gibney’s character, Doctor Jane Halifax (pictured), a forensic psychiatrist
Hugh, who has since starred in many Hollywood films, has been celebrating his 2020 Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series of Movie.
Bad Education sees the father-of-two play Frank Tassone, a corrupt school superintendent in HBO’s acclaimed film.
Frank hoodwinked Long Island’s Roslyn High School, conning his way to millions to fund his extravagant lifestyle, before being sent to prison in 2006 for larceny.
Star cast: Hugh’s wife Deborra-Lee Furness (pictured) starred in episode ‘The Feeding’ in 1995, a year before the couple wed
Acclaimed: The father-of-two has been celebrating his Emmy Award 2020 nomination for his role as Frank Tassone in HBO’s crime film, Bad Education. Pictured with co-star Allison Janney
Following the announcement of the 2020 Emmy nominations, Hugh said in a statement: ‘I’m humbled by the nominations for both me and the film and excited to be named with such a talented group of actors.’
The X-Men star added: ‘My immense appreciation goes out to all those who believed in Bad Education – especially the hardworking team at HBO.’
This is Hugh’s fifth Emmy Award nomination.
The 72nd Emmy Awards will take place on September 21 in Los Angeles.
Lead role: Frank hoodwinked Long Island’s Roslyn High School, conning his way to millions to fund his extravagant lifestyle, before being sent to prison in 2006 for larceny