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Paul Hogan

What is paul hogan?

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Key facts

name Paul Hogan[1]
born 8 October 1939[1]
birthplace Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia[1]
occupation actor, comedian, producer, writer[1]
known for Michael “Crocodile” Dundee in *Crocodile Dundee*[1]

Paul Hogan is an Australian actor and comedian best known for playing Michael “Crocodile” Dundee in the 1986 film *Crocodile Dundee*, a role that earned him a Golden Globe Award.

Context

Paul Hogan is an Australian actor and comedian who became best known for playing Michael “Crocodile” Dundee in *Crocodile Dundee* (1986) [1]. He was also a writer and producer, and he won a Golden Globe Award for that role [1]. Born on 8 October 1939 in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia, Hogan was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film [1]. *Crocodile Dundee* was the first in its film series [1].

Documented claims

  • Paul Hogan won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for *Crocodile Dundee*. [1]
  • He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for *Crocodile Dundee*. [1]
  • *Crocodile Dundee* was the first film in the *Crocodile Dundee* series. [1]

Questions and answers

What is Paul Hogan known for?

Paul Hogan is known for playing Michael “Crocodile” Dundee in *Crocodile Dundee* (1986) [1].

Did Paul Hogan win any awards for *Crocodile Dundee*?

Yes, he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for *Crocodile Dundee* [1].

Sources

  1. Paul Hogan - Trivia - IMDb — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People