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Julian McMahon is known for his roles in the “Fantastic Four,” “Neep/Tuck” and “Charmed”. He was 56 years old.
Kelly McMahon, wife of Australian star, confirmed Fox News Digital that he died after a fight with cancer.
Kelly said in a statement, “With an open heart, I want to share with the world that my dear husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a brave effort to overcome cancer.”
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Julian McMahon played the villain Victor Won Doom in the 2005 “Fantastic Four”. (© 20th century Fox Film Corp/Averate)
“Julian loved life,” she shared. “He was in love with his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work, and he loved his fans. He was the deepest wish that he was to bring pleasure to life as much as possible. We ask for support to allow our family to mourn in privacy during this time. And we want to all those for whom Zulian continued to joy in life.”
“We are grateful to memories,” Kelly said.
McMahon was born on 27 July 1968 in Sydney, Australia, Deadline.com Informed According to the outlet, his father, Billy McMahon served as the Prime Minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972.
Julian McMahon participates in the North American premiere of “The Serfer” during the 2025 SXSW conference and festival at Zach Theater on 10 March 2025, March 10, 2025 in Zach Theater. (Marcus Ingram/Getty Image for “The Serfer”)
McMahon started her career as a model before acting. From 1990 to 1991, he acted in the 1989 Australian de Time Soap Opera “The Power, The Passion” and then appeared in another soap, “Home and Ave”. According to the outlet, he played a lead role in the 1992 Australian-American film “Wet and Wild Summer” before Hollywood calling.
From the left: Dialan Walsh, Jolie Richardson and Julian McMahon FX “NIP/Tuck” third season Premier Screening – arriving at L Capiton Theater in Hollywood, California. (Jean-Paul Ocenard/Wirimage/Getty Images)
The outlet reported that, after appearing in “another world” in 1992, he regularly became a series in the Crime Drama “Profileer”. From 2000 to 2005, he acted as a coal turner, a love interest for Alyssa Milano’s character Foebe in the TV series “Charmed”. From 2003 to 2010, he in the Ryan Murphy series “Nip/Tuck”. Played the role of Christian Troy.
Deadline.com also shared that McMahon led the crime series “FBI: Most Wanted”. He announced to exit the show in 2022.
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(Rear) Julian McMahon, producer Jim Conway, WBTV President Z. Petric, Dorian Gregory, (Front) Executive Manufacturer. Brad Cairn, Duke Vincent, Rose McGowon, Aaron Spelling, Elisa Milano, WB’s John Litback and Bryan Cruus celebrate 100 episodes of WB’s “Charmed” on their sets in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/ImageDirect/Getty Image)
On the big screen, McMahon played the role of villain Victor Von Doom in 2005 in superhero films “Fantastic Four” and “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer” in 2007. His most recent role was 2025’s “The Residence”, which was recently canceled after a season, Peepal magazine Informed
Another film Credit includes “The Serfer” with Nicolas Cage in 2024, as well as “Sampah” (2013), “You Are Not You” (2014) and “Swinging Safari” (2018).
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McMahon was first married to Australian singer Dannii Minogue, sister of pop star Kylie Minogue from 1994 to 1995. He then said that in 1999 “I” for “Bewatch” actress Brooke Burns. The couple called it in 2001. He and Burns, 47, a daughter, a daughter, Madison Elizabeth Mclaz, 25.
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From the left: Cast members Ian Gruffud, Chris Evans, Julian McMahon, Jessica Alba and Michael Chiklis posted in front of a fireworks show in the premiere of “Fantastic Force” on Liberty Island on July 6, 2005 in New York City. (Ivan Agostini/Getty Images for Fox Studio)
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McMahon’s final red carpet appearance was in Austin, Texas on March 10, 2025. At that time, he was promoting “The Serfer” with Cage at the SXSW film and TV Festival.
