Crocodile Dundee was first released in 1986 and people from all over the globe loved it! The original film even went on to win a Golden Globe and receive an Oscar nomination! What made the film so great? Was it the character Linda Kozlowski’s portrayal of Sue Charlton or Paul Hogan as the Australian crocodile hunter? Nobody can tell for sure, but the fact remains that the film became an international sensation that would later become a series. We bet everyone is curious about what happened to the stars—let’s take a look at how they’re doing now!
John Meillon
John Meillon was popular among fans. He played the role of Wally and reprised the character in Crocodile Dundee II. This was his last role as he later passed away in 1989.
John Meillon
Aida Turturro
Do you remember Aida Turturro’s small part in Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles? Maybe not, but you surely know her as Janice Soprano. Just a year after appearing in the movie, she would land a spot on one of the best TV shows in the world.
Aida Turturro
Aida Turturro Now
She played as Tony’s sister on HBO’s The Sopranos. She has since continued to act in shows like Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, Blue Bloods, and The Blacklist. Of course, we can’t possibly go without mentioning her appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Grey’s Anatomy, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. She also has a role in a movie due to be released in 2019, Making a Killing.
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Jere Burns
We all remember the role of antagonist Arnan Rothman! It was, of course, played by Jere Burns in Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. That role made him go big in Hollywood. The roles he later landed are numerous— do you remember any of them?
Jere Burns
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He has been a star in numerous shows like Justified and From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series. He even portrayed Chet Atkins in Angie Tribeca. You might even remember him as Kirk Morris in Dear John, or as Anson Fullerton in Burn Notice! Evidently, he has had zero problems finding a job after the movie.
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Caitlin Clarke
She is best remembered for her role as Valerian in Disney’s Dragonslayer. The Oscar-nominated film was actually her acting debut. But let’s not forget her portrayal of Simone in Crocodile Dundee!
Caitlin Clarke
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She would only have a few roles afterward. She acted in movies like The Big Picture and Blown Away. She also portrayed Charlotte Cardoza in the Broadway musical adaptation of Titanic. She died as a result of cancer at the age of 52. The last movie she ever acted in was Never Again.
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Mark Blum
This is another bad guy in the movie, but he sure had a great career after Crocodile Dundee! His role in the movie was that of Richard Mason, who would even ask for Sue’s hand in marriage!
Mark Blum
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These days, you can catch him on Mozart in the Jungle and Coin Heist. The teetotaler is also an inspiration to those who want to lose extra pounds! He won an Obie award for his excellent performance in a play called Gus and Al.
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Dennis Boutsikaris
Among his first acting parts was for Crocodile Dundee II. In the second installment of the movie, he got the role of Bob Tanner. He has won two Obie Awards and an Audie Award for his career in audiobook narration! He is also in the shows Shameless and Billions.
Dennis Boutsikaris
Maggie Blinco
Maggie Blinco portrayed Ida in the first and second Crocodile Dundee movies. Afterward, she would appear in many other projects, though her performance in the movie was not actually her first acting credit. She had earlier starred on various films and shows, such as Return to Eden, A Country Practice, and 1915.
Maggie Blinco
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She has since appeared in Cheek to Cheek, Doctor Doctor, and Flirting. She recently starred in a short film called BABA as a character of the same name. She has also played the titular character in Biddies and The Greening of Grace.
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Terry Gill
The actor portrayed the lead kangaroo shooter in the first film. He would then appear in a total of 71 films after Crocodile Dundee! Sadly, Gill died at the age of 75.
Terry Gill
Steve Rackman
Wrestling fans might remember him as Crusher from the 80’s! If not, you probably remember the character called Donk in Crocodile Dundee. How can you possibly forget the kiss he shared with Paul Hogan’s character? He was able to play the character again before heading back to Australia.
Steve Rackman
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After he went back to Australia, he became a personal trainer in his own gym. Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles was his last acting credit. He and his partner are now enjoying retirement.
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Stephen Root
He got his big break after portraying the DEA agent Toilet in Crocodile Dundee II. He has since appeared in many shows like King of the Hill, The West Wing, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Man in the High Castle. He also starred in the horror movie Get Out!
Stephen Root
Ritchie Singer
He played Con in the original film. He only had three acting credits before appearing in the movie. They were for The Story of Johnny O’Keefe, Palace of Dreams and Bliss. Things have certainly changed since then.
Ritchie Singer
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He has been in Australian TV shows Crownies and Water Rats. He has also starred in Charlie’s Country with Dundee alum David Gulpilil.
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Reginald VelJohnson
He admittedly had a tiny role in the original Crocodile Dundee film. We don’t blame you if you don’t remember what part he played! Despite this, his career was able to flourish afterward. He has since been in Die Hard, Die Hard 2, and Family Matters. While he has a long resume, you might know him best as Dash in Hart of Dixie.
Reginald VelJohnson
Linda Kozlowski
Lastly, how can forget about the beautiful Linda Kozlowski? She played the lovely Sue Charlton in the movies. In 1990, she would actually marry Paul Hogan and give birth to a son. Sadly, the couple would call it quits in 2013. She continued to act until she decided to retire in 2001.
Linda Kozlowski
David Franklin
Most fans will know him better as Meeklo Braca in Farscape instead of his part in Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. If you were a fan of Xena: Warrior Princess, we bet you remember him as Brutus. He also portrayed Sean Gardiner in Crownies.
David Franklin
Rick Gonzalez
Gonzalez was a gangbanger in Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. He has since landed rather impressive roles in Reaper, Coach Carter, Roll Bounce, and Arrow.
Rick Gonzalez
Charles S. Dutton
Dutton portrayed Leroy Brown in Crocodile Dundee II. He has since enjoyed a fruitful acting career. You might recall seeing him in Alien 3, Bessie, and Rudy. Of course, how can we forget his appearance in Roc? Aside from acting, he also directed The Corner miniseries by HBO!
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Gerry Skilton
This list would not be complete without Nugget O’Cass who was present in all of the Crocodile Dundee movies. Skilton would actually retire after shooting the movies. However, he actually portrayed the same character in a series called Nugget Gets A Life back in 2010.
Gerry Skilton
Jonathan Banks
It’s completely understandable if you fail to remember that Banks appeared in any of the Crocodile Dundee movies. When he got the part of Milos, he had already established himself in Hollywood. He has been acting since the mid 70’s and his acting credits include Airplane!, Beverly Hills Cop, Gremlins, and Flipper. Can you guess what he’s been doing lately?
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More recently, he has appeared in Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul as Mike Ehrmantraut. He even won an Oscar for the role! He has also appeared in 48 Hrs., Mudbound, and Wiseguy.
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David Gulpilil
The Australian actor would rise to fame after playing Neville Bell in Crocodile Dundee. His resume is full of Aborigine roles and he would even win the A.M. which would make him a Member of the Order of Australia. Don’t forget that he is also a talented dancer!
David Gulpilil
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His most notable roles were for Australia, Charlie’s Country, The Proposition, Rabbit-Proof Fence, and The Tracker. Sadly, he would have personal problems later in life. He even brandished a machete during an incident in 2006! Five years later, he would go to prison after assaulting his wife. He still acts to this date, nonetheless.
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Clare Carey
We hope you remember the skater who appeared in Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. Carey portrayed the role, as well as other characters on shows like Coach, So Little Time, Jericho, and Aquarius.
Clare Carey
Anne Francine
Anne Francine is more than just the actress who portrayed Fran in Crocodile Dundee! You might not know this but she was also a cabaret singer. Let’s go back to her acting skills: she was in Harper Valley PTA as Flora Simpson Reilly and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as the Evil Queen. Sadly, Crocodile Dundee would be her last acting credit as she passed away in 1999.
Anne Francine
Tatyana Ali
How can we forget the actress who played Ashley in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? She might have played the minor role of ‘Park Girl’ in Crocodile Dundee II, but she has since enjoyed a successful career. She was in The Young and the Restless, Love That Girl!, and Fly.
Tatyana Ali
Susie Essman
Early on in her career, Susie Essman portrayed a tour guide in the movie Crocodile Dundee II. She is now better known as Susie Greene from Curb Your Enthusiasm! We’d also like to remind you that she was in Bolt, Keeping Faith, and Band Aid. She also published a book called What Would Susie Say: Bullsh*t Wisdom About Love, Life and Comedy?.
Susie Essman
Carlos Carrasco
Carrasco was in Crocodile Dundee II as Garcia. After the movie, he has been able to enjoy a great acting career. He was in big films like Star Wars and Jurassic Park. He even made guest appearances in CSI, Insecure, and Parks and Recreation.
Carlos Carrasco
Paul Hogan
We’re sure you’ve been waiting for this one! After all, he played the titular Michael ‘Crocodile’ Dundee in all three movies. The star has since become a cultural icon. He even repeated the “shrimp on the Barbie” line in commercials! Like Gulpilil, he is a Member of the Order of Australia. In between filming the second and third installments, he found time to shoot other films.
Paul Hogan
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He has become a lot busier after the movies. He made a self-deprecating joke that he was only a one-hit wonder when he claimed the Longford Lyell Award. Boy, was he wrong! He starred in Bedfellow, practices stand-up comedy, and appeared in That’s Not My Dog!.
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John Billingsley
Did you know that this artist actually made an appearance in training videos for Nintendo? It’s true! In Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles, however, he portrayed Barry. His other works include playing Mike Spencer in True Blood and Doctor Phlox in Star Trek: Enterprise. He has also been in Lucier and Twin Peaks.
John Billingsley
Alec Wilson
Actor-director Alec Wilson might never be able to distance himself from his parts in Crocodile Dundee II and Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. In the second installment, he played bad guy Denning. In the final film, he played Mick’s friend Jacko. He was also in Return to Snowy River and Cliffy, but he is rather inactive these days.
Alec Wilson
Luis Guzmán
This actor has portrayed a lot of sidekicks, thugs, and policemen in his career! The Puerto Rican-American actor may have appeared in Crocodile Dundee II, but he is more recognizable for his role in Code Black.
Luis Guzmán
Elke Jeinsen
You might remember Elke Jeinsen from Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. This beautiful actress also modeled for Playboy Germany and appeared in the “Night Call” video. Let’s not forget that she starred in Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding. She is still acting these days.
Elke Jeinsen