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Also known as Julian Dana William McMahon

Australian–American actor (1968–2025)

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Julian McMahon was an Australian and American actor and model born in Sydney, New South Wales, on July 27, 1968. He worked in acting and film production, with a career spanning from 1989 to 2025. McMahon was educated at the University of Wollongong and the University of Sydney. He was married to Dannii Minogue and Brooke Burns and had one child.

McMahon was nominated for a Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama. He died of cancer in Clearwater on July 2, 2025, from natural causes. He spoke English.

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Film & TV

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Julian Dana William McMahon (July 27, 1968 – July 2, 2025) was an Australian-American actor. He was the only son of Sir William McMahon, a former Prime Minister of Australia. He was best known for his roles as Ben Lucini in Home and Away, Detective John Grant in Profiler, Cole Turner in Charmed, Christian Troy in Nip/Tuck, Doctor Doom in the Fantastic Four duology, Jonah in Runaways, and Jess…

Known for

  • The Deb2026
  • The Surfer — Scally2025
  • The Residence — Stephen Roos2025
  • The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat — Chick Carlson2024
  • FBI: International — Jess LaCroix2021
  • FBI: Most Wanted — SSA Jess LaCroix2020
  • Swinging Safari — Rick Jones2018
  • Monster Party — Patrick Dawson2018
  • FBI — Jess LaCroix2018
  • Marvel's Runaways — Jonah2017

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Key facts

Born
Julian Dana William McMahon , ( 1968-07-27 ) 27 July 1968, Sydney , New South Wales , Australia
Died
2 July 2025 (2025-07-02) (aged 56), Clearwater, Florida , U.S.
Citizenship
Australia United States
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1989–2025
Known for
Home and Away Charmed Nip/Tuck Fantastic Four duology Runaways FBI: Most Wanted
Spouses
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Parents
William McMahon (father) Sonia McMahon (mother)
Relatives
See McMahon family

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Julian
Family name
McMahon
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Sydney
Place of death
Clearwater
Occupation
film producer
Languages spoken
English language
Field of work
film production
Image
Julian McMahon Dec 2011 (cropped).jpg
Number of children
1
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Commons category
Julian McMahon
date of birth
1968-07-27
start of work period
1989-00-00
social media followers
19797
date of death
2025-07-02
cause of death
cancer
manner of death
natural causes
end of work period
2025-00-00
name in native language
Julian McMahon
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Encyclopedic overview

Julian Dana William McMahon (27 July 1968 – 2 July 2025) was an Australian-American actor. He was the only son of William McMahon, a former Prime Minister of Australia. He was best known for his roles as Ben Lucini in Home and Away, Detective John Grant in Profiler, Cole Turner in Charmed, Dr. Christian Troy in Nip/Tuck, Doctor Doom in the Fantastic Four duology, Jonah in Runaways and Jess LaCroix in FBI: Most Wanted. His other films include Premonition, Red, and The Surfer. For his performance in Nip/Tuck, McMahon was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Drama Series.

Early life and education

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