Actor Julian McMahon dies at 56 after long battle with cancer
McMahon was the son of Sir William McMahon, Australia's ex-Prime Minister, who served in office between 1971 and 1972.McMahon was the son of Sir William McMahon, former Australian Prime Minister (1971–1972). He began his career in modeling before becoming a familiar face on Australian television. He made a successful leap to US television with roles in Another World and Profiler, before achieving cult status as Cole Turner in Charmed. But it was his performance as the charmingly flawed Dr. Christian Troy in FX's Nip/Tuck that cemented his legacy. The role earned him a Golden Globe nomination and widespread critical acclaim.On the big screen, McMahon is best known for his portrayal of Victor Von Doom, also known as Dr. Doom, in Fantastic Four (2005) and its sequel, Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007). His movie credits also include appearances in Premonition, RED, and Paranoia.Most recently, McMahon played the lead character of Jess LaCroix on CBS's FBI: Most Wanted, starring for three years before leaving in 2022. McMahon was also a cast member on Hulu's Marvel's Runaways and Netflix's The Residence, where he played the role of the Australian Prime Minister."We are saddened by the loss of Julian," stated FBI creator Dick Wolf." Our condolences go out to his whole family.McMahon is not only remembered for his ability but also for the excitement he brought to the fans of the world.- Ends
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