Hugh Jackman ‘rescues son Oscar, 15, and other swimmers’ from dangerous surf at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach

 Hugh Jackman has had some personal drama at Sydney’s Bondi Beach when he and his son Oscar got caught in a rip.

The Nine Network showed video of the Hollywood star helping to bring another swimmer to shore on Saturday before he had to help 15-year-old Oscar from the waves.

He was also seen waving at others in the water in a bid to attract their attention and get them to come ashore, 9 News reported.

Lifesavers at the popular beach also launched into action, using boards and jetskis to make rescues.

Nine said Jackman, 47, was too shaken to speak to TV crews after the incident, which caused the beach to be closed for a short while.

A witness, who did not want to be named, told The Sunday Telegraph the actor was calm during the ordeal.

‘He stopped and helped this bloke stand up and he also helped his son,’ the witness said.

‘The swell was pretty nasty. It was a beautiful day but the swell was up.’

The North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club even took to social media to thank the actor for his actions, as well as the surf live savers who were on duty at the beach on Saturday.

They weren’t the only people commending the star, with fans taking to social media soon after to praise him.

Jackman has only recently arrived home after a world tour promoting his new film, Eddie the Eagle.