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P. T. Barnum

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P. T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman (2017), played by Hugh Jackman.

Film guide · 1 film · 2017 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

P. T. Barnum on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 2017Main sequence runtime: 1h 45m
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    2017 · 1h 45m

    Portrayed by Hugh Jackman · screen performance

    Hugh Jackman is credited as P. T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman (2017).

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THE PERFORMANCE

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Hugh Jackman plays P. T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

P. T. Barnum screen credits

Screen credits: The Greatest Showman (2017) — Hugh Jackman as P. T. Barnum.

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