Paul Hogan | 1939
An actor who has been active in the Australian entertainment industry, Paul Hogan spent years before he became a household name in America. He is primarily known for the title role in Crocodile Dundee and the sequel, both in the late ’80s. Rising to fame throughout the ’90s, Hogan received offers for various projects, some of which he turned down, including a crossover movie for Crocodile Dundee and Beverly Hills Cop. He did accept the role to star in Strange Bedfellows.
The Australian actor is now retired and, in his honor, Australia’s Seven Network commissioned a miniseries based on his life. ABC also produced a two-part episode on his life. He is multi-awarded but there were also setbacks in his life, including having to consult lawyers for a tax issue. There were several lawsuits and countersuits filed, but eventually, Hogan claimed victory in 2012.