For a while, it looked like Paul Hogan was destined to be a huge star in Hollywood. He scored the “Crocodile Dundee’ trilogy as his first major series of gigs, and most would have assumed that would lead to instant fame. Hogan also co-wrote the movie, which was a massive success all over the world. He won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and was also nominated for Best Actor at the BAFTAs.
The screenplay of the film was nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a Saturn Award. Hogan also co-hosted the 59th Academy Awards with Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn. A scandal linking him with offshore bank accounts and tax evasion would tarnish Hogan’s name, and soon after the scandal, the Australian star retired. His last role was a guest-starring part in the TV series “Open Slather.”
Hechter Ubarry
When Hechter Ubarry was just a kid living in New York, he discovered his acting and singing abilities. He was encouraged to study opera, and so he did with a cantor named Maurice Jampol. He gave him lessons despite Ubarry not having the funds to pay them. He always said he could pay him when he could, and luckily, he was able to!
He then utilized his skills and landed himself a role as the drug king Rico in "Crocodile Dundee II." After this amazing role, he started to receive many offers and would eventually return to Broadway. Hechter still performs live on Broadway and also stars in his own cabaret show, which has been running since 2000.
Peter Faiman
The man behind the camera when it all started was Peter Faiman, the director of the original "Crocodile Dundee" film. Though Faiman would go on to gain some serious honors in Australia, becoming a Member of the Order of Australia, he would never really get another major gig as a director.
In 1994, he assisted with the launch of the FX network in New York and was the coordinating director for the opening and closing broadcasts of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games with the Sydney Olympic Broadcasting Organisation. Since returning to Australia in 2002, he has been a consultant for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. There he has been acting as a producer on "Strictly Ballroom," "Spicks and Specks," and "The Pet Show."
Luis Guzmán
Many people have no idea Luis even starred in the second "Crocodile Dundee" film. The Puerto Rican-born American actor is easily recognizable for his many roles since, though. Luis has played character roles such as sidekicks, thugs, and policemen for much of his career, and he does it well!
Guzmán starred in the films "Out of Sight," "The Limey," "Traffic," "Boogie Nights," "Magnolia," and "Punch-Drunk Love." He’s also been successful on TV, starring in the HBO series "How to Make It in America" and the hit Netflix series "Narcos." He also starred in the medical drama "Code Black," where he portrayed nurse Jesse "Mama" Salander.
Clare Carey
Clare Carey has acted in many films, including, of course, "Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles." However, that wasn’t her claim to fame. She is best known for her roles in episodic television. Most know her for her role as Kelly Fox on the sitcom "Coach" and her role as Macy Carlson, the Olsen twins' mother, on the ABC Family series "So Little Time."
She has had recurring roles on "Point Pleasant," "Jericho" as Mary Bailey, and "Crash" as Christine Emory. She also made a guest appearance in "Eli Stone" as a lawyer. Carey had a cameo role in the Showtime film "La Cucina." She also had a part in the "NCIS" episode "Life Before His Eyes" as Ann Gibbs, opposite Mark Harmon. She later guest-starred on "NCIS: New Orleans," playing villain Anne Boudreau, in the episode "Sic Semper Tyrannis."