Julian McMahon passes away at 56: A look back at his iconic movies and TV shows

Following a valiant fight with cancer, actor Julian McMahon passed away at the age of 56. His wife, Kelly Paniagua, gave a heart-wrenching statement on his demise.“With an open heart, I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer," she told Deadline.“Julian loved life. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work, and he loved his fans. His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible. We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in privacy. And we wish for all of those to whom Julian brought joy to continue to find joy in life. We are grateful for the memories," she stated.

Julian McMahon—A legend gone too soon

McMahon, who was born in Sydney, Australia, made his debut in the industry with the Australian soap opera 'Home and Away' in the early 1990s.

Later, he rose to fame with his portrayal of Dr. Christian Troy in the highly loved television series 'Nip/Tuck.' He received a lot of praise for his portrayal of the complex, arrogant plastic surgeon.Further, his character of Cole Turner in Charmed, a half-demon divided between good and evil, also gained popularity in the supernatural genre. He kept expanding his profile by playing the evil Victor Von Doom in big-budget films like Fantastic Four.

He then made a comeback to television with FBI: Most Wanted, a crime drama in which he played Special Agent Jess LaCroix, one of his most well-liked and recent roles.

Here's a full list of Julian McMahon's films and shows:

Wet and Wild Summer! (aka Exchange Lifeguards) (1992) – Role: Mick DooleyMagenta (1997) – Role: Dr. Michael WalshIn Quiet Night (aka You Belong to Me Forever) (1998) - Role: Sheriff HayesChasing Sleep (2000) – Role: George SimianAnother Day (2001, TV Movie) - Role: David CameronFantastic Four (2005) – Role: Victor Von Doom / Doctor DoomPremonition (2007) – Role: Jim HansonFantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) - Role: Victor Von Doom / Doctor DoomPrisoner (2007) – Role: Derek PlatoMeet Market (2008) – Role: HutchRed (2010) – Role: Robert StantonFaces in the Crowd (2011) – Role: Detective KerrestFire with Fire (2012) – Role: RobertBait (2012) – Role: DoyleParanoia (2013) – Role: MeechumYou’re Not You (2014) - Role: LiamSwinging Safari (2018) – Role: Rick JonesMonster Party (2018) – Role: Patrick DawsonThe Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat (2024) – Role: UnknownThe Surfer (2024) – Role: Scally

Television Shows

Rafferty’s Rules (1988) – Guest roleG.P. (1988) – Guest roleThe Power, The Passion (1989) – Role: Kane EdmondsHome and Away (1989–1991) – Role: Ben LuciniAnother World (1993–1995) – Role: Ian RainProfiler (1996–2000) – Role: Detective John GrantWill & Grace (2000) - Guest role: Guy in elevatorCharmed (2000–2003, 2005) – Role: Cole TurnerNip/Tuck (2003–2010) - Role: Dr. Christian TroyRobot Chicken (2007) – Guest voice roleFull Circle (2013) – Role: Stanley MurphyChildhood’s End (2015) – Role: Dr. Rupert BoyceHunters (2016) – Role: McCarthyDirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (2017) – Role: Zackariah WebbMarvel’s Runaways (2017–2019) – Role: JonahFBI (2020) – Guest role: Jess LaCroixFBI: International (2021) - Guest role: Jess LaCroixFBI: Most Wanted (2020–2022) – Role: Jess LaCroixThe Residence (2024) - Role: Unknown