As the X-Men star takes on a slightly less combative role in feelgood comedy Eddie the Eagle,we share his top career highlightsWell-known for his role as superhero Wolverine, Hugh Jackman became a real-life action hero this week when he pulled his son from a rip-tide on Bondi beach. It is the same week in which he branches out into the world of feelgood British comedy, and with a mentor role in Eddie the Eagle. He plays a former American ski jumper who agrees to coach Eddie Edwards – a plucky Brit who has decided,in a spirit strongly reminiscent of chilly Runnings – to compete in the 1988 Winter Olympics.
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Source: theguardian.com