Paul Hogan

Birth Name:

Paul Hogan

Birth Place:

Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Script department

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

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

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