Paul Hogan Biography
Paul Hogan is an Australian Actor, Comedian, Film Producer, Television Presenter, and Writer, who was born and raised in Sydney, New South Wales. He is widely known for his role as Michael J. ‘Crocodile’ Dundee in the action comedy film ‘Crocodile Dundee’, which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and a nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
10 Quick Facts About Paul Hogan
- Name: Paul Hogan
- Age: 85 Years Old
- Birthday: October 8
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Film Producer, Television Presenter, and Writer
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Salary: Under Review
- Net worth: $28 Million
Paul Hogan Age
Hogan is 85 years old. He was born on October 8, 1939, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He celebrates his birthday on 8th October every year and his birth sign is Libra.
Paul Hogan Height
Paul stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters).
Paul Hogan Weight
Hogan Weighs 159 lbs. (72 kg).
Early Life, Education, and Career Beginning
Hogan in Parramatta, a suburb in Greater Western Sydney. He joined both Primary and High School at Parramatta Marist High School. Hogan, later moved to Granville in Western Sydney at a young age and served as a rigger on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment
Hogan began his career in 1986 where he appeared in his first movie, Crocodile Dundee. the movie become the most successful independent movie ever, earning him a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination and making him a household name worldwide.
Career Affiliations
- At a young age, Hogan moved to Granville in Western Sydney and worked as a rigger on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. In 1971, he appeared on the Nine’s Network’s amateur talent program New Faces. He had observed with his Harbour Bridge workmates that the program’s entertainment value relied significantly on the judges ridiculing and belittling the performers, and suggested the judges deserved similar treatment.
- In 1973, Hogan produced and wrote his own comedy sketch program ‘The Paul Hogan Show’ in which he played characters with Cornell and Delvene Delaney. The show was aired on Channel Seven and was popular in Australia and South Africa. It earned him a TV Week Logie Award for ‘Best New Talent’ in 1973. In 1975, the show was screened on Channel Nine until the end of 1984.
- He starred in a remake of the 1963 film Flipper in 1996. This was a family-friendly movie about a dolphin. In 1998, he co-starred in the made-for-TV drama Floating Away, an adaptation of the Tim Sandlin book Sorrow Floatsin which he ‘Shane’, a recovering alcoholic. In 2004, Hogan starred in the Australian-produced comedy film Strange Bedfellows, about two firemen pretending to be in a homosexual relationship for financial benefit.
- In 2013, 2014 and 2015, the comedian embarked on live stand-up performances throughout Australia. 2013 An Evening with Hoge’s tour featured capital cities only but the 2014 tour Hoges: One Night Only featured 25 locations including regional Australia. 2015’s Hoges: Live saw shows in Hobart, Melbourne, and Sydney only.
Paul Hogan Family, Parents
Paul was born to his parents Florence Hogan, his mother and his father whose name is unavailable. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of his father is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Paul Hogan Siblings
Hogan who is famously known for marrying Crocodile Dundee co-star Linda is the brother to Wendy Hogan, his sister and Patrick Hogan, his brother.
Paul Hogan Spouse
Hogan has been married twice: his first marriage was to Noelene Edwards in 1958. They however separated and got divorced in 1981 and remarried less than a year later. They got divorced again in 1986 in one of Australia’s ugliest celebrity divorces. Hogan has five children from this marriage.
Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski
In 1990, the comedian married his co-star in Crocodile Dundee, Linda Kozlowski. They have one son together. Kozlowski filed for divorce from Hogan in October 2013 citing irreconcilable differences. He has since lived as a single man taking care of his son, Chance Hogan.
Paul Hogan Children
Hogan is a father of six children: five from his first marriage to Noelene and one from his second marriage to Kozlowski. They are Brett Hogan, Lauren Hogan, Todd Hogan, Scott Hogan, Clay Hogan, and Chance Hogan respectively.
Paul Hogan Son Chance Hogan
Chance Hogan is the son of the veteran comedian and his ex-wife Linda Kozlowski. He plays in a punk band called Rowdy P. He has been
Paul Hogan Net Worth
Paul has an estimated net worth of $28 million dollars. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor, Comedian, Film Producer, Television Presenter, and Writer. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Paul Hogan
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Paul Hogan.
Paul Hogan Bio
- Full Names: Paul Hogan
- Popular As: Actor
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor, Comedian, Film Producer, Television Presenter, and Writer
- Nationality: Australian
- Race / Ethnicity: White (Irish ancestry)
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 85 Years Old
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Date of Birth: October 8, 1939
- Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Birthday: 8th October
Body Measurements
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters)
- Weight: 159 lbs or 72 kg
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
- Shoe Size: 10 (US)
- Bicep Size: Not Available
Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Florence Hogan
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Wife/Spouse: Was married to Linda Kozlowski and Noelene Edwards
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Brett, Lauren, Todd, Scott, Clay, and Chance Hogan
Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $28 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actor, Comedian, Film Producer, Television Presenter, and Writer
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