Paul Hogan

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Biography

Paul Hogan became a worldwide success with his irresistible comic performance in _Crocodile Dundee .

  • Primary profession
  • Actor·writer·producer
  • Nationality
  • Australia
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 08 October 1939
  • Place of birth
  • Lightning Ridge· New South Wales
  • Death date
  • 1976-08-13
  • Death age
  • 61
  • Place of death
  • Las Vegas
  • Residence
  • Santa Barbara· California
  • Spouses
  • Linda Kozlowski
  • Education
  • Washington & Jefferson College·University of Detroit Mercy
  • Knows language
  • English language
  • Member of
  • Notre Dame Fighting Irish football·Arizona Cardinals·New York Giants

Music

Movies

TV

Books

Awards

Trivia

Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1986" in John Williss Screen World, Vol. 38.

Had a variety of jobs before coming to notice in 1972 on "New Faces", a television talent show. This success led to his own sketch comedy series, "The Paul Hogan Show" , the following year.

He was awarded the AM (Member of the Order of Australia) on January 26, 1989, for his services to tourism and entertainment.

He was awarded Australian of the Year in 1985.

Divorced first wife, Noelene, after 28 years of marriage (their eldest son was 31 at the time). Has a son, named Chance Hogan, with co-star-turned-wife, Linda Kozlowski.

Celebrity spokesperson for both Suburu Outback automobiles and Australian tourism.

Was given a Subaru Outback by the automobile company for his appearances in their commercials.

He was discovered in a "New Faces" talent quest while he was a rigger on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Has worked with Linda Kozlowski in four films: Crocodile Dundee , Crocodile Dundee II , Almost an Angel and Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles .

Lives in a Victorian farmhouse near Santa Barbara, California.

Has two sons: Brett Hogan and Chance Hogan.

Is a member of the International Guild of Professional Butlers. Was formerly Consul at the Australian Embassy in Buenos Aires.

Once cameoed on an episode of "One Life To Live" as a new butler for Asa Buchanan, when Asa was trying to get his former butler, Nigel, back to work for him

Australian impressionist and crooner, who cheekily bills himself as The Real Paul Hogan.

Quotes

The secret to my success is that I bit off more than I could chew and,chewed as fast as I could.

Cricket needs brightening up a bit. My solution is to let the players,drink at the beginning of the game, not after. It always works in our,picnic matches.

Rich and famous is not bad, but poor and famous sucks. .

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