US TV network Syfy recently sponsored a poll of its website visitors to discover just who are the sexiest male and female in sci-fi today, reports WENN.

'Wolverine' has certainly created a star Hugh Jackman. X Men star Hugh Jackman has beaten competition from Johnny Depp and David Tennant to be named the sexiest actor in science fiction.

Fans all across the world have voted him as their favourite sci-fi star. Jackman plays mutant a superhero Wolverine in the X-Men franchise.

Sarah Michelle Gellar was voted in first place for playing Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Star Trek actress Jeri Ryan came second.

Our 'Wolverine' man surely has some X-factor!