Doctor Doom Actor Dead At 56

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In simpler terms, Julian McMahon, famous for portraying Doctor Doom in the ‘Fantastic Four’ films from the 2000s, has sadly passed away. The well-known Australian actor lost his life on July 2, in Clearwater, Florida, after a personal struggle with cancer. He was 56 years old.

In a statement, it was Kelly McMahon, McMahon’s wife, who verified the news. She referred to him as a man who cherished life, his loved ones, his profession, and his supporters. She requested solitude as they grieved his departure.

In a heartfelt statement released to the media, she expressed that her cherished husband, Julian McMahon, passed away this week following his brave fight against cancer. “Julian was a man who cherished every moment of life,” she said. He adored his family, friends, work, and fans. His greatest desire was to bring happiness to as many people as he could. At this difficult time, we kindly ask for privacy so our family can mourn. We also hope that those whose lives Julian touched with joy, will continue to find it in their own lives. We are deeply appreciative of the memories we shared.

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Early Life and Career Beginnings

Julian McMahon hails from Sydney, having been born on July 27, 1968. His father, Billy McMahon, served as Prime Minister of Australia for a brief period between 1971 and 1972. Before venturing into acting, Julian initially made a name for himself in the modeling world. He made his debut on screen with roles in Australian soap operas such as The Power, the Passion and Home and Away. His big break came when he landed his first film role in Wet and Wild Summer!.

After making a mark in the world of broadcasting, I found myself venturing into the realm of American television, beginning with my stint on NBC’s daytime soap opera, ‘Another World’, in the year 1993.

Rise to Fame in the U.S.

Julian McMahon made his mark on prime-time television with the series “Profiler,” appearing in it for four seasons. Later, he moved to the WB’s “Charmed” and portrayed the character Cole Turner, a role he played over three seasons.

Later on, he became the main character in the popular FX series “Nip/Tuck,” a drama centered around plastic surgery, created by Ryan Murphy. McMahon portrayed Dr. Christian Troy for six seasons, garnering a nomination for a Golden Globe and solidifying his status as one of television’s most prominent actors during the 2000s.

Julian McMahon in Fantastic Four and Marvel’s Runaways

In 2005 and again in 2007, Julian McMahon caused quite an impact by portraying Doctor Doom in the films “Fantastic Four” and its sequel “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer”. Subsequently, he reappeared in the Marvel universe as a regular character on Hulu’s show “Runaways”.

In addition to the movies he’s worked on, there are titles such as “Premonition”, “RED”, “Paranoia”, “You’re Not You”, “Swinging Safari”, and more recent ones like “The Surfer” and “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat”, which was released in 2024.

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Later TV Roles and Final Performance

For three seasons on CBS’s “FBI: Most Wanted,” Julian McMahon played the role of Jess LaCroix, but he departed from the show in 2022.

In his last acting stint, he played the Australian Prime Minister in the Netflix series titled “The Residence“. This role marked the culmination of his career, completing a full loop.

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2025-07-05 01:31