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Julian McMahon

Julian McMahon was an Australian-American actor and model, born in Sydney in 1968 and died in 2025 at age 56.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Julian McMahon was an Australian-American actor and model, born in Sydney in 1968. He was known for television roles in Home and Away, Profiler, Charmed, Nip/Tuck, and FBI: Most Wanted, and for playing Doctor Doom in the Fantastic Four films. He died on 2 July 2025 at age 56.

Early life

Julian McMahon was born in Sydney, New South Wales, in 1968. He was the only son of William McMahon, who served as prime minister of Australia.

Acting career

McMahon became known through television roles in Home and Away, Profiler, Charmed, Nip/Tuck, and FBI: Most Wanted. He also appeared in several films, including the Fantastic Four movies, Premonition, RED, and The Surfer.

Personal life

McMahon was married three times: to Dannii Minogue, Brooke Burns, and Kelly Paniagua. He had one daughter, Madison, from his marriage to Brooke Burns.

Death

McMahon died in Clearwater, Florida, on 2 July 2025. Reports described his death as the result of cancer after a private battle.

Key facts

  • Julian McMahon was the only son of former Australian prime minister William McMahon.
  • He gained wide recognition for playing Cole Turner in Charmed and Christian Troy in Nip/Tuck.
  • He portrayed Doctor Doom in Fantastic Four (2005) and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007).
  • He starred as Jess LaCroix in FBI: Most Wanted.
  • He died on 2 July 2025 after a private battle with cancer.
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Canadian context

McMahon had a broad international audience through American television and film, including widely distributed series and superhero films watched in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Julian McMahon?
Julian McMahon was an Australian-American actor and model known for major television roles and for playing Doctor Doom in the Fantastic Four films.
How old is Julian McMahon?
Julian McMahon was 56 when he died on 2 July 2025; he was born on 27 July 1968.
What happened to Julian McMahon?
He died on 2 July 2025 in Clearwater, Florida. Reports said he died after a private battle with cancer.
What is Julian McMahon known for?
He is best known for Home and Away, Profiler, Charmed, Nip/Tuck, FBI: Most Wanted, and the Fantastic Four films.
Is Julian McMahon married?
He was married three times, to Dannii Minogue, Brooke Burns, and Kelly Paniagua.
What movies has Julian McMahon been in?
His films included Fantastic Four, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Premonition, RED, Bait, Swinging Safari, Faces in the Crowd, and The Surfer.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_McMahon
    Supports: Birth and death dates, nationality, family background, major roles, and filmography highlights.
  2. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jul/10/julian-mcmahon-obituary
    Supports: Death, age at death, major career milestones, and selected film roles.
  3. Notable Biographies — https://www.notablebiographies.com/newsmakers2/2006-Le-Ra/McMahon-Julian.html
    Supports: Birth details, parentage, marriages, children, and early film and television credits.
  4. TMDb — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/20402-julian-mcmahon?language=en-US
    Supports: Known-for credits including Home and Away, Profiler, Charmed, Nip/Tuck, Fantastic Four, Runaways, and FBI: Most Wanted.
  5. Deadline — https://deadline.com/2025/07/julian-mcmahon-dead-1236449999/
    Supports: Death notice, age, and mention of cancer.