Julian Dana William McMahon was born in Sydney, Australia, the second of three children of Lady Sonia McMahon for four seasons, . In his free time, McMahon enjoys surfing, biking, and cooking. He is a fan of baseball, American football and basketball, and he collects classic books.
Was once quoted in an Australian magazine article as saying that acting was just another job to bring in money.
Has a daughter, Madison Elizabeth McMahon (born June 9, 2000), with ex-wife Brooke Burns.
Has an older sister Melinda and a younger sister Deborah
Former son-in-law of Carol Minogue. Former brother-in-law of singer/actress Kylie Minogue and Brendan Minogue.
His character, "Cole Turner", was killed off in the landmark 100th episode of "Charmed" . He later returned for a guest appearance in the 150th episode, "Charmed" {The Seven Year Witch (#7.16)} .
Attended Sydney Grammar School, a private school in Sydney. Later attended the University of Wollongong for one year.
Was being considered to take over the role of James Bond from Pierce Brosnan but lost out to Daniel Craig.
Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2006 Razzie Award nominating ballot. He was suggested in the Worst Supporting Actor category for his performance in the film Fantastic Four ; he failed to receive a nomination, however.
Is a militant non-smoker.
Was named "Givenchy Man of the Year" in 1990.
Was listed as one of "Fun Fearless Males" by Cosmopolitan Magazine in 2007.
Was listed as one of "50 Sexiest Men Alive" by People Magazine in 2004.
Won the "Breakthrough of the Year Award" as outstanding male performance for "Nip/Tuck" in 2003.
Was honored with the "Excellence in Entertainment Award" during the GDay USA Week in 2008.
Has worked as gardener and ice cream salesman.
His home is the highest house in Hollywood Hills and the closest to the Hollywood sign.
Was rugby player in Rugby Union team and captain of rowing team in Australia.
Got the role of Christian Troy in "Nip/Tuck" after giving personally an audition tape made in his kitchen to series producers and auditioning six times. The part was initially called "Christian Vega" and was written for a Latin male.
Listed #13 top highest earner (with $6.7 million) on BRW Top 50 Aussie Entertainers List.
When he made a guest appearance on "The View" in October 2006, he presented a rug to Rosie ODonnell as a joke. The rug was used in a love scene between the two in the fourth season of "Nip/Tuck" .
Named one of the "25 Most Beautiful People" by Aussie WHO Magazine in 2005.
Celebrated his 40th birthday (July 27, 2008) with some friends in Los Angeles by taking a pub crawl through the city aboard a London-style, double-decker bus.
Nominated as Television A-List Actor for 2009 Bravo A-List Awards.
Listed #10 Fox Tops Favourite TV Medics for his role on "Nip/Tuck" (in 2009).
Listed #6 Hottest TV Docs for his role in "Nip/Tuck" by TV Guide.
Filmed his last episode of "Nip/Tuck" (landmark 100th episode) on June 19, 2009.
Daughter Madison "helped" Julian to propose marriage to Julians long-time girlfriend, now third wife, Kelly Paniagua, over the Atlantic Ocean, mid-flight to Paris, France.
Because Julians father, Sir Billy McMahon was 60 years old when Julian was born, Julian was still a few months shy of his 20th birthday when his father died, age 80, in March 1988.
Julian and current wife Kelly Paniagua were boyfriend/girlfriend for eleven years when Julian proposed, but were only engaged for six months before their wedding ceremony, in Lake Tahoe, California, in August 2014.
I like the oppourtunity to play characters who have these dark sides but,make the audience empathise with them. You want them to think there is,some kind of sweeter, softer side to it.
