Paul Hogan is an Australian actor, comedian, film producer, and writer. He gained international fame for his role as the outback adventurer Michael "Crocodile" Dundee in the 1986 film Crocodile Dundee. Before his film career, he was a popular figure on Australian television with his own sketch comedy program, The Paul Hogan Show. His portrayal of the larrikin Aussie character made him a global icon and a symbol of Australian culture in the 1980s.