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- There's no denying that Crocodile Dundee was the peak of Hogan's career. And he knows that too. In fact, he avoided working on any big projects after the success of that franchise because he thought they would just flop.
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Apr 26, 2023 · Hogan's Hollywood career certainly didn't end after "Crocodile Dundee," but that film remains the most successful thing he's ever done. "I didn't see it coming," Hogan told Forbes more than 30 years after the film's release.
- Brent Furdyk
Hogan's breakout role was that of Mick "Crocodile" Dundee in the 1986 film Crocodile Dundee. Hogan also co-wrote the movie, which was a massive critical and commercial success in many countries. He won the 1987 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and was also nominated for Best Actor at the BAFTAs.
- A Quick History of Paul Hogan
- Setting The Stage For Crocodile Dundee
- A Quick Recap on Crocodile Dundee
- Production on Crocodile Dundee
- The Startling Success of Crocodile Dundee
- Crocodile Dundee II: Electric Boogaloo
- Crocodile Dundee 3 and Paul Hogan’s Continued Popularity
- Wrapping It Up
The story of Paul Hogan is a true rags-to-riches tale. Hogan was born on October 8th, 1939 in Lightning Ridge, New South Wales. But apparently, he made this up as he was actually born in Sydney. To him, a place like Lightning Ridge just sounded better, and Sydney was too boring. He lived in Granville in Western Sydney and even worked as a rigger on...
If you grew up in the 80s, you know that most action-based movies were about blood and kill counts. Besides movies like Die Hard, Rambo, Predator, Red Dawn, Commando, and Terminator, it seems as if every other movie was just a bloodbath. Paul Hogan could be an interesting alternative. He was already this rugged outback character with the “funny acc...
If it’s been a while since you’ve seen Crocodile Dundee–or God forbid you’ve never seen it–here’s a quick plot recap. Sue Charlton is a writer for Newsday. She is also dating her editor, Richard. She is sent to the outback of Australia to report on a wild bushman named Michael J. “Crocodile” Dundee. Legend has it a croc bit half his leg off and aft...
The idea for the character of Mick Dundee actually came when Paul Hogan took a trip to New York. Hogan said he felt way out of place and his accent stood out like a sore thumb. Today, we are much more ingrained with Aussie culture, but dare I say it was somewhat of a novelty in the 70s and 80s. The Simpsons, of course, have made great reference to ...
Crocodile Dundee was released on September 26, 1986. But if you’re Australian–and grew up in the 80s–you probably remember it debuting much earlier as it came out there over 5 months before. Fun Fact:When it was released, Crocodile Dundee was the highest-grossing film of all time in Australia, surpassing the previous champ: E.T. Because of the grea...
Because of its phenomenal success, a sequel was inevitable. Paul Hogan was a hot commodity, and they had to strike while the iron was hot. He hosted the 59th Academy Awards and went right to work on the follow-up to Crocodile Dundee. Crocodile Dundee 2 would come out on May 25th, 1988. This time, Hogan would be an executive producer. He also co-wro...
Yes, you may not have ever heard of it, but there is a Crocodile Dundee 3. It would come out years later in 2001. But before that, Hogan was still a big draw. He would make other movies like Flipper and Lightning Jack. And, this may be the fact of the article: Hogan actually turned down the starring role in Ghost. That’s right, Hogan, and not Patri...
Crocodile Dundee was a huge part of my life growing up. As mentioned, because of family, we were already pretty adverse in Australian culture. A movie like Crocodile Dundee seemed tailor-made for us. It became an instant part of our viewing rotation, and many lines from the movie became standard go-tos in our family. There are certain lines and phr...
Sep 25, 2021 · It was a career-defining role for Hogan, now 81, who followed it up with two sequels (1988’s Crocodile Dundee II and 2001’s Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles) but also struggled to be thought of as...
- Kevin Polowy
Dec 10, 2020 · The first, 1986’s Crocodile Dundee — the comedy that introduced his knife-wielding, wise-cracking Australian Outbacker in New York, Mick Dundee — was a bona fide global phenomenon, and one of...
- Kevin Polowy
Oct 1, 2019 · But after the height of Crocodile Dundee, Hogan experienced major downfalls. Divorce and tax evasion scandals went against the idealised image of the Aussie bloke; not helped by Australia’s Tall...
3 days ago · With the Crocodile Dundee franchise being a significant part of his identity, Hogan's portrayal of the adventurous and easy-going crocodile hunter has become a cultural phenomenon. As we journey through his biography, personal details, and career highlights, we will uncover what makes Hogan a true icon in the world of entertainment.
