Father-of-two Hugh Jackman has been voted the best celebrity dad in an online poll carried out by Hellomagazine, leaving other A-list fathers including Will Smith and Tom Cruise trailing behind.

The Aussie superstar, who describes parenting his kids Oscar, five, and baby girl Ava as a "privilege," beat out competition from Johnny Depp, dad to Lily-Rose and Jack, to claim the pole position.

The Pirates Of The Caribbean star came a close second in the poll with 26 per cent of the total count, only two per cent less than doting dad Jackman's share.

Men In Black star Will Smith, who is the perfect father according to wife Jada Pinkett Smith, came in third, and was followed by Sir Bob Geldof.

Actor Antonio Banderas rounded off the top five.(ANI)