He was famous especially for his role of surgeon Christian Troy in the series Nip/Tuck (2003-2010), which earned him a appointment to the Golden Globes. Australian actor Julian McMahon died Wednesday July 2 at the age of 56, the media announced on Saturday Deadlinequoting a message sent by the actor’s wife, Kelly McMahon.
“I want to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to defeat cancer”wrote mme McMahon, Adding: “Julian loved life. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work and loved his fans. His dearest wish was to bring joy in as many lives as possible. »»
Born in 1968 in Sydney, he started his career as a model before turning to comedy, with a first role in the Australian television series The Power, The Passionin 1989, then in Home and Awayin 1990. He made his debut on the big screen in Exchange Lifeguards (1992), before embarking on American series.
In 2017, Julian McMahon entrusted to Sydney Morning Herald that being Australian in the “Funny town” What was Hollywood often gave the impression, at the beginning, “That we were not up to the task, that we would never be and that nothing happened for us, that we were not the right person and that we should perhaps do something else or go home to Australia”. He finally managed to win, notably thanks to charming wicked roles.
Among his significant roles, Julian McMahon played Cole Turner, half-human half-demo character in the series Charmed (1998-2006), which tells the story of three sisters who become witches, and on the big screen, Doctor Fatalis Four fantastic (2005).
“The energy, charisma and humor of Nip/Tuck”
He also became known as arrogant cosmetic surgeon alongside Dylan Walsh in the six seasons of the series Nip/Tuckfrom Ryan Murphy. Kelly Carlson, who played the partner of Julian McMahon, said he was shocked by the news of his death: “He was the energy, charisma and humor of Nip/Tuck. He played my husband for years and he was also my friend. I am grateful for the memories we have created. »»
Actress Alyssa Milano, who shared the screen with him in Charmedalso paid tribute to him: “My heart is broken. Julian McMahon was magic. This smile. This laugh. This talent. This presence. (…) Julian was more than my TV husband. He was a very dear friend ”adding that “Losing it seems unreal. Too early. Too unfair “she wrote on Instagram.
“Warner Bros Television mourns the loss of our friend Julian McMahon, our thoughts go to his family, friends, colleagues and fans”can we read in a publication on the official series of the series Nip/Tuck on Facebook.
Recently, Julian McMahon – son of former Australian Prime Minister William McMahon – also embodied an Australian Prime Minister in the series The Residence (2025).
He was married three times: with the Australian singer Dannii Minogue, then with actress Brooke Burns, before marrying Kelly Paniagua, in 2014.
