Julian McMahon, acclaimed for his roles in Nip/Tuck, Charmed, and Fantastic Four, has died at age 56 following a private battle with cancer. He passed away on July 2 in Clearwater, Florida.
McMahon’s wife, Kelly McMahon, confirmed the news in a statement shared with Deadline: “Julian loved life, his family, his work, and his fans. His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible.” She also requested privacy during the family’s time of grief.
Born in Sydney, Australia, in 1968, McMahon was the son of former Australian Prime Minister Billy McMahon. He began his career as a model before transitioning to acting with roles on Australian soaps such as The Power, the Passion and Home and Away.
His U.S. breakthrough came with NBC’s Another World and Profiler, but he gained widespread fame for his portrayal of Cole Turner in Charmed and Dr. Christian Troy in Nip/Tuck, earning a Golden Globe nomination. In film, he is best known for playing the villainous Dr. Doom in Fantastic Four (2005) and its 2007 sequel.
McMahon later starred in FBI: Most Wanted on CBS and appeared in Hulu’s Marvel’s Runaways. His recent credits include The Surfer and The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat. His final role was portraying the Australian Prime Minister in Netflix’s The Residence.
Julian McMahon is survived by his wife, Kelly, and is remembered for his charisma, screen presence, and dedication to his craft.
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