- Paul Hogan was listed as one of twelve Promising New Actors of 1986 in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 38.
- Had a variety of jobs before coming to notice in 1972 on NEW FACES, a television talent show. This success led to his own comedy television series, THEPAUL HOGAN SHOW, the following year.
- Awarded the Australian Honours award of Member of the Order of Australia.
- Awarded Australian of the Year in 1985.
- Lives in a renovated Victorian farmhouse near Santa Barbara, California. (2001)
- Was given a Subaru Outback by the car company for his appearances in their car commercials.
- Nominated for Best Actor at BAFTA Awards for CROCODILE Dundee (1987)
- Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at BAFTA Awards for CROCODILE DUNDEE (1987)
- Nominated for Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly at Academy Awards for the screen for 'CROCODILE' DUNDEE (1987)
Quotes- "Cricket needs brightening up a bit. My solution is to let the players drink at the beginning of the game, not after. It always works in our picnic matches."
Awards- Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical, CROCODILE DUNDEE (1987)
- Logie Awards: George Wallace Memorial Logie, BEST NEW TALENT (1973)
- ShoWest Award: Male Star of the Year (1987)
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