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Paul Hogan Paul Hogan i(A126017 works by)
Born: Established: 1939 Lightning Ridge, Walgett - Collarenebri area, Far North NSW, New South Wales, ;
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon Australia According To Hoges Paul Hogan , Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2022 25099501 2022 single work autobiography

'Stories and yarns about my favourite bits of Down Under

'Paul Hogan's ancestors were a couple of Irish blow-ins who arrived in the colony of New South Wales by boat, with a little assistance from the judges of the Old Bailey. Blow-ins from everywhere have been coming ever since, and while it hasn't always been a walk in the park, Hoges reckons this mixed-up mob of old and new inhabitants works most of the time. In fact, according to Hoges, Australia may well be the best country on earth.

'In Australia, According to Hoges, the comedy legend explores some of the highways and byways of his country's past and present to map out all that is strange, marvellous and majestic about his homeland and why Australia qualifies as the Eighth Wonder of the World.

'From the rich and ancient culture of the island continent's Original human inhabitants to its prison-farm phase, from a baptism by fire through wars and depression to a passion for sport, gambling and outdoor cookery, and from the influence of Marlon Brando on a teenager from Sydney's western suburbs to the culinary wonders brought by new arrivals from all around the world, Hoges portrays a nation that believes in a fair go for all and never takes itself too seriously.

'Full of laugh-out-loud yarns from Hoges' and the nation's past, Australia, According to Hoges is a love letter to Down Under. As Hoges says, 'We're not perfect, but we're working on it.'' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Tap-Dancing Knife Thrower : My Life (Without the Boring Bits) Paul Hogan , Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2020 20059854 2020 single work autobiography

'The icon and legend at last tells his story his way - without the boring bits

'Paul Hogan first appeared on our screens in 1971 as a 'tap dancing knife thrower' on channel 9's New Faces. The then father of four and Sydney Harbour Bridge rigger from Granville did it as a dare, but when the network's switchboard lit up, he was invited back. So popular was he with viewers, Hogan became a regular on Mike Willesee's A Current Affair. The rest, as they say, is history. In collaboration with his business partner and best friend John Cornell (who played his sidekick, Strop), he went on to become Australia's favourite TV comedian. His hugely popular comedy shows and appearances in unforgettable and ground-breaking ads for cigarettes, beer and tourism, came to personify Australia and Australians here and overseas, helping to change the perception of who we are as people and as a nation.

'Then, in 1986, Crocodile Dundee, the movie he conceived, co-wrote and starred in, became an international smash, grossing more than a billion dollars in today's money and earning its star an Oscar nomination. Despite the fact Hoges claimed to be 'retired', many more movies followed, including Crocodile Dundee IILightning JackAlmost an Angel and Charlie & Boots. But even as his star rose ever higher, he always expected someone to grab him by the arm and say, 'What are you doing here? You're just a bloody rigger!'

'The Tap Dancing Knife Thrower is a funny and candid account of the astonishing life of 'one lucky bastard', as Hoges describes himself. Full of countless stories never previously shared and told in the comedian's inimitable, funny and self-deprecating style, The Tap Dancing Knife Thrower is Paul Hogan's story told his way - 'without the boring bits'.' (Publication summary)

1 1 form y separately published work icon Lightning Jack Paul Hogan , ( dir. Simon Wincer ) United States of America (USA) Australia : Lightning Ridge Village Roadshow , 1994 7288138 1994 single work film/TV adventure humour western

'n the fabled annals of the Old West, the terrifying legend of outlaw Lightning Jack Kane stands tall. Jack is absolutely, definitely and without argument the fastest gun in the West … or at least that's what Jack Kane likes to think. In fact, he's only a legend in his own mind. But Jack wants to change all that. Jack is a wanted man. Ben wants to be wanted. The rapid fire gunslinger and his silent student are about to discover that America can be a land of great opportunity, and lightning can strike twice - if the law doesn't catch up with them first.'

Source: Screen Australia.

1 1 form y separately published work icon Crocodile Dundee II Paul Hogan , Brett Hogan , ( dir. John Cornell ) Australia United States of America (USA) : Paramount Pictures Rimfire Films , 1988 7238861 1988 single work film/TV adventure humour

'Just as Mick Dundee is adjusting to his new surroundings in New York, he and his girlfriend, Sue, find themselves up against a gang of Columbian drug dealers. Dundee evens the odds by leading them into the rugged Australian outback where they get a fast, funny and deadly lesson in wilderness survival.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 11/4/2014)

1 44 form y separately published work icon Crocodile Dundee Paul Hogan , Ken Shadie , John Cornell , ( dir. Peter Faiman ) 1985 Sydney : Rimfire Films , 1986 Z1612282 1985 single work film/TV (taught in 6 units)

Mick 'Crocodile' Dundee runs an outback adventure business with his trusted friend and self-proclaimed mentor Walter Reilly. When he survives a crocodile attack, the news travels well beyond the Northern Territory, and a glamorous New York journalist, Sue Charlton, arrives to interview him. He invites her to come with him to the place where he was attacked. When Sue herself is attacked by a croc, Mick saves her. This leads to an invitation for Mick to visit his first ever city: New York City. Mick finds the culture and life in New York City a lot different than his home.

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