Julian McMahon (Julian McMahon): filmography and the personal life of the actor (photo)

Today, we offer a closer look at the Australian actor and model Julian McMahon. To the majority of spectators he is known for his roles in the series "Enchanted" and "Parts of the body", as well as in the comedy film "RED".

Biography of Julian McMahon

The future celebrity of the world scale was born on July 27, 1968 in the largest city of Australia - Sydney - in a family that has Irish roots. Julian has two sisters: the youngest Deborah and the elder Melinda. The head of the family in his time (1971-1972 gg.) Served as prime minister of Australia. About the mother of the popular actor nothing is known.

Model business

After graduation, young McMahon entered the law faculty of Sydney University. However, his studies did not particularly interest him, and a year later he started modeling business. As it turned out very soon, the choice was made correctly, and the young man quickly achieved in this field certain heights. So, since 1987, Julian began to take part in fashion shows in Rome, Los Angeles, Paris, Milan and other major cities. In addition, for several years he was the face of the Levis jeans brand.

Julian McMahon: filmography, the beginning of film career

Thanks to the shootings in the television ad for Levis jeans, the young man became so popular in his homeland that he was invited to the role in the Australian TV series called "Dynasty". He played a rich spoiled heir. After completing the work in the Dynasty, Julian was offered a role in another popular TV series, "Home and on the Road," for which he was awarded the "Best Actor" award from the national Australian magazine.

After these film projects, McMahon began performing on the stage as well. So, in the UK he played in the musical "Home and on the road", after which he participated in the theatrical production of "Love Letters" in his native Sydney and Melbourne. Then he was again offered a job in the cinema. This was the main role in the movie "Mad Summer at Sea."

Moving to the USA

Julian McMahon, whose filmography was finally enlarged with a picture where he played the title role, inspired by success, decided to try his luck in the United States. Therefore, in 1992, he moved to Los Angeles. Here he was offered the role of Jan Ryan in the daytime drama series "Another World" on the NBS channel. In the same 1992, McMahon took part in the filming of a youth comedy entitled "Wet and Wild Summer", which tells of the adventures of a young American in Australia. Also at this time, the actor often appeared in various performances on the local theater scene.

In 1993, Julian took part in the filming of two music videos of singer Danny Minogue, who later became his first wife. McMahon did not leave work in the cinema. So, in 1996, on the big screen came the film "Magenta", in which the actor brilliantly played the role of Dr. Walsh, in 1998 he played the sheriff in the film called "Silent Night".

Continuation of film career

In 2000, McMahon was offered a role in a popular family-magical show called "Enchanted" directed by Aaron Spelling. Julian's hero was the charming half-man-half-demon Cole Turner. The series was very successful, and it was thanks to the participation in it that McMahon acquired real popularity. Due to the fact that the actor was a bachelor at the time, various rumors began to circulate about his personal life. So, due to the fact that Alice Milano and Julian McMahon in the series "Charmed" played passionate lovers, some of the viewers were assured that they are in close relationships and outside the set. However, the actors persistently denied this fact. But still the Australian handsome man for a while was in a relationship with a colleague at work in the "Enchanted." So, Shannon Doherty and Julian McMahon were not together for long. Their relationship as a result did not lead to any serious consequences, and the actors peacefully dispersed, remaining good friends.

In parallel with his work in The Enchanted, McMahon starred in such films as "Another Day" and "Insomnia." After the end of work in the series, Julian took part in the filming of a joint Canadian-American-French film called "Obsessive Dream." In it, the actor brilliantly performed the role of the temperamental George. According to film critics, the films with Julian McMahon have always stood out from the crowd thanks to his charisma, charisma and incredible talent.

At the height of glory

Finally, the status of the TV star entrenched after Julian McMahon after the start of filming in the TV series "Parts of the body" (2003-2010). For his role as a plastic surgeon named Christian Troy, the actor was nominated in 2005 for the prestigious Golden Globe Award in the category "Best Actor in the Dramatic Series." However, the winner was Ian MacShane for his work in the TV series Deadwood.

In the same year, Julian first participated in the filming of a truly large-scale Hollywood film project. It was a screen version of a comic book called The Fantastic Four. The actor got the role of the villain Dr. von Dumas. Two years later, a sequel to the movie was released, which was called "Fantastic Four: The Invasion of the Silver Surfer." Julian McMahon again appeared on the big screen in the already familiar for himself villainous role.

In the same 2007, the actor, along with Sandra Bullock, took part in the filming of the thriller "Presentiment." Three years later, fans of McMahon had the opportunity to contemplate their idol in a new comedy action movie "RED".

Later, the actor took part in filming such films as "Faces in the Crowd" (2011) - the role of detective Sam Kerreth, "Wedge Wedge" (2012), "Tsunami 3D" (2012) and "Paranoia" (2013).

The personal life of Julian McMahon

The famous actor has been married twice. And, unfortunately, both his marriage ended unsuccessfully. So, the first wife of McMahon became Australian singer Danny Minogue (sister of the more famous Kylie Minogue). Their union lasted only two years (1994-1995).

In 1999, McMahon married his colleague, actress Brooke Burns. A year later, the couple had a daughter who was given the name Madison. However, in 2001 this marriage also disintegrated. To date, there is no information about the relationship in which Julian McMahon is located, which, incidentally, can not but rejoice and not reassure the numerous admirers of the Australian handsome.

Interesting facts about the popular actor

• In 1990, McMahon was awarded the title "Man of the Year" by Givenchy. But even after almost 15 years, in 2004, Julian remained the conqueror of women's hearts, in connection with which People magazine included the actor in his rating "The Sexiest Men of the World".
• Perhaps the most famous role of Julian McMahon - Surgeon Christian Troy in the popular TV series "Parts of the body" - brought the actor several prestigious nominations. Among them are Golden Globe, Satellite and Saturn, as well as AFI International Awards. However, McMahon did not become the winner in these categories. But for the same role, he was awarded the prize of the Australian Film Institute.
• Julian McMahon, being an Australian, for several years painstakingly studied the American accent. Thanks to this diligence, he was able to easily apply the pronunciation in the United States to work on his roles.
• In 2007, Julian was nominated for the Teen Choice Awards for the evil doctor von Dumas in the screen version of the comic book series "Fantastic Four: The Invasion of the Silver Surfer".