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Paul Hogan Biography

Birth Name:Paul Hogan

Birth Place:Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Honored with the Australian of the Year Award in 1985
  • Received the Member of the Order of Australia in 1986 for his contribution to entertainment and tourism
  • His six children are Lauren, Bret, Chance, Clay, Scott and Todd
  • He began to gain prominence with appearances on the TV series "A Current Affair" and ""The Paul Hogan Show․"
  • Quote: "There are three Gs to accepting an award: Be Gracious ․․․ Be Grateful ․․․ and Get Off!"
  • Best known for portraying the character Michael J․ "Crocodile" Dundee in the "Crocodile Dundee" series of films
  • Served as a spokesman for Subaru Outback, Foster's Lager and the Australian Tourist Commission

Awards

  • 1987Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen: nominated
  • 1987Saturn Award-Best Writing: nominated
  • 1987BAFTA Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 1987BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay - Original: nominated
  • 1987Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: winner
  • 1988Jupiter Award-Best International Actor: nominated
  • 2006DVDX Award-Best Actor (in a DVD Premiere Movie): nominated