The 2013 awards season has arrived, and the nominees include a batch of fresh new faces in Hollywood (and singers!) as well as lots of A-List stars, who all stand out for their Oscar-nominated performances. Snakkle tracked down the pre-fame photos of many of the 2013 Academy Awards nominees as we lead up to the show, but can you guess the famous actors or actress, before the fame?

One of the few universally loved showmen in Hollywood, Hugh Jackman has maintained his humble attitude and Aussie charm every step up his career ladder. Audiences love him whether he’s slicing up bad guys as Wolverine or hoofing it in Broadway musicals like Oklahoma and The Boy from Oz. Snakkle takes a look at the varied path Hugh’s taken to international fame.