What Are Crocodile Dundee Stars Doing Now@
Crocodile Dundee was a massive hit after its release in 1986. It was not only popular in the US but also in other parts of the world. This wildlife adventure movie was even nominated for an Oscar and bagged an award from the Golden Globes. What’s the reason behind the film’s huge success? Perhaps, it’s because of its versatile cast or witty one-liners. Sure, the electric chemistry between leads Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski didn’t hurt. They even took their romance off-screen, but we will get to that later.
Sure, we don’t need to tell you that ever since the movie was released it became a cult classic. An enormous fan base grew instantaneously. Not to mention, critics loved the films too! Not every box office hit is loved by critics, so that’s another feather in Hogan’s cap! Once it got an Oscar nomination, they made the smart decision to turn the film into a trilogy. Wow, the initial premiere was April 30, 1986. We feel old! Well, that was the Australian debut. In the United States, the film wasn’t released until September 26, 1986. Did you know it quickly became the second highest-grossing movie in the USA during that year? That’s wild! Over 46 million tickets were sold in the United States. Pretty impressive don’t you think?
An interesting tidbit you might like to hear is that there were two versions of the first film. One was Australian while the other was…well, international. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know which of the two had the Australian slang in it. However, most fans don’t even know how this whole story concept became a film. Well, Paul Hogan is the man to thank for making it into a movie. While he was traveling in NYC, he remarked, “There’s a lot about Dundee that we all think we’re like; but we’re not, because we live in Sydney. He’s a mythical outback Australian who does exist in part—the frontiersman who walks through the bush, picking up snakes and throwing them aside, living off the land who can ride horses and chop down trees and has that simple, friendly, laid-back philosophy. It’s like the image the Americans have of us, so why not give them one?… We’ve always been desperately short of folk heroes in this country. Ned Kelly is pathetic. So are the bushrangers.”
Now, that we covered all that…Do you still remember all of the cast? Do you know where they are now? Let’s travel down memory lane and revisit the cast of Crocodile Dundee.
John Meillon
The movie introduced several memorable characters.One of which is the late John Meillon He played the character of Walter Reilly, better known as Wally, in the first two movies of Crocodile Dundee. Sadly, the amazing actor passed away in 1989 due to liver cirrhosis.
John Meillon
Aida Turturro
Turturro played a small role in Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. Do you even remember her part? Perhaps not. However, you might know her as Janice in the hit drama series The Sopranos.
Aida Turturro
Aida Turturro Now
You might have seen her in The Sopranos. However, she has also starred in hit series like Blue Blood, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, and The Blacklist. She also made an amazing impression on other shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Law, Order: Special Victim, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Things are going great for this actress!
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Jere Burns
This list will never be complete without our favorite antagonist. How can we forget Arnan Rothman after his terrific appearance in Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles? Jere Burn, who played this role, cemented his name after the film.
Jere Burns
Jere Burns Now
After Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles, he landed a spot in the show Justified as Wynn Duff. He also starred in From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series. If you have watched Dear John or Burn Notice, you may have recognized him there as well.
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Caitlin Clarke
Do you still remember Caitlin Clarke? This theater and film actress played the role of Simone in Crocodile Dundee. The movie was not her first as she starred as Valerian in the Disney movie, The Dragonslayer, which gave her two Oscar nominationations. It definitely wasn’t her last either.
Caitlin Clarke
Caitlin Clarke Now
After Crocodile Dundee, she starred in Blown Away and The Big Picture. She was also part of many Broadway projects including The Marriage of Figaro, Arms and the Man, and Titanic: A New Musical. It’s very sad that after such success, Clarke passed away due to ovarian cancer.
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Mark Blum
Another memorable villain in Crocodile Dundee is Richard Mason, who was played by Mark Blum. He was indeed a terrific character as he was able to get a lot of fans to despise him.
Mark Blum
Mark Blum Now
Mark Blum’s amazing acting skills had landed him several acting stints. You can see him in Mozart in Jungle and Coin Heist. He also starred in the play Gus and Ai, which got him an Obie Award. Currently, he is one of the faculty for an HB Studio in New York.
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Dennis Boutsikaris
Dennis Boutsikaris secured one of his very first roles in the movie industry in Crocodile Dundee. You might recognize him as the guy that played Bob Tanner. He also acted in movies such as Billions and Shameless. Boutsikaris is also a highly acclaimed voice actor. In fact, he was able to bag an Audie Award for narrating audiobooks.
Dennis Boutsikaris
Maggie Blinco
Maggie Blinco was also in the first and second movie of Crocodile Dundee, playing the role of Ida. Although the movie was not her biggest acting break, it helped cement her name in the industry.
Maggie Blinco
Maggie Blinco Now
Maggie Blinco starred in Flirting, Doctor Doctor, and Cheek to Cheek after the movie. She also returned to the theater by securing the main role in The Greening of Grace.
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Terry Gill
Although Duffy may not be as memorable as the other characters, the actor Gill, who played the role, was undeniably one of the best actors in the world. Aside from the Crocodile Dundee, he also starred in 71 more films! You can say that he died at the age of 75 a highly successful man.
Terry Gill
Steve Rackman
If you’re a wrestling fan, then you probably know Steve Rackman, more popularly known as Crusher. Do you remember him in Crocodile Dundee? If not, well he was the guy who kissed Paul Hogan. Yes, that was Rackman.
Steve Rackman
Steve Rackman Now
Currently Steve Rackman is now one of the best personal trainers in Australia. After the movie, he opened two gyms in Sydney. In 2010, he was rich enough to retire.
Steve Rackman Now
Stephen Root
Stephen Root had his first acting debut in Crocodile Dundee II when he played the role of Toilet, the DEA agent. Though the role itself wasn’t big, it paved a way to several of his acting stints such as West Wing, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, King of the Hill, and The Man in the High Castle.
Stephen Root
Ritchie Singer
In the first movie, Richie Singer played Con. Unlike the other characters, he did not appear again in other movie installations. But, of course, Singer has already starred in three other movies before Crocodile Dundee, and he would go on to star in more.
Ritchie Singer
Ritchie Singer Now
Singer lost a lot of weight in preparation for Crocodile Dundee. After the movie, he was quite successful as he appeared in Justice Rosenberg, Water Rats, and Crownies.
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Reginald VelJohnson
VelJohnson only played a very small role in Crocodile Dundee, but it opened a door to more acting opportunities. Since his appearance in the movie, he was also cast in Die Hard and Die Hard 2. He also starred in Family Matters and more. His recent character is Dash from Hart of Dixie.
Reginald VelJohnson
David Franklin
Many Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles fans don’t remember David Franklin. After all, he only played a small role in it. However, you might know him as Meeklo Braca in Farscape. He was also in Brutus in Xena: The Warrior Princess. If you want to check his more recent show, you can watch him in Crownies.
David Franklin
Rick Gonzalez
Gonzales played one of the gang bangers in the movie. He was able to impress several producers as he took larger roles after. You can see him in movies Reapers, Coach Carter, and Roll Bounce. He also plays Rene Ramirez in the hit series Arrow.
Rick Gonzalez
Ernie Dingo
Yes, this was Charlie in the sequel! Unfortunately, he didn’t hit it big in Hollywood. Yet, he was still able to have a part in the television series, Redfern Now. Maybe you also caught him as Floyd Mackenzie in the film, Australia Day.
Ernie Dingo
Charles S. Dutton
You might know Charles Dutton as Leroy Brown in Crocodile Dundee. It was not his first and last movie though. He had starred in several movies before the franchise as you can see him Alien 3, Roc, Rudy, and Bessie. He is also known for his miniseries The Corner, which he directed himself. The Corner received several Emmys.
Charles S. Dutton
Gerry Skilton
Who can forget Nugget O’Cass? The character was so successful that producers discussed creating him his own spin-off. Though, this never came to fruition. Nugget’s success also became Gerry Skilton’s boon and bane. It made him popular, but he was not really able to move past the character.
Gerry Skilton
Anne Carlisle
Besides being an incredibly talented actress, Anne Carlisle is a performance artist, model and teacher. Remember her as Gwendoline in Crocodile Dundee? Let’s not forget her appearance on the show Miami Vice. Fans of the cult film Liquid Sky, know her as Margaret. Her last appearance on the screen was in the movie the cult film High Scoreas Olympia.
Anne Carlisle
Jonathan Banks
Jonathan Banks was not able to play a very memorable role in Crocodile Dundee, but he was already popular when he took the role of Milos. Banks had starred in several hit movies before and after Crocodile Dundee. You could see him in Gremlins, Flipper, Beverly Hills Cops, Airplane!, 48 hours and Wiseguy.
Jonathan Banks
Jonathan Banks Now
The most groundbreaking roles Banks has perhaps taken are those from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. His performance in these shows earned him an Academy Award.
Jonathan Banks Now
Paul Rodriguez
Comedian and actor Paul Rodriguez is actually a part owner of LA’s Laugh Factory. How about that? Of course, he’s been in tons of hit films like Clint Eastwood’s Blood Work, Rat Race and Tortilla Soup. Back to Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles though. He played Diego in the film. Also his son Paul Rodriguez is a skate star!
Paul Rodriguez
John Snyder
Back to the first Crocodile Dundee movie, Synder was the pimp. He’s been acting nonstop ever since then. Besides movies, he also does voice acting for anime and various video games. However, most know him as Aaron Conor in Star Trek: The Next Generation or Damian from Love Sick Diaries.
John Snyder
David Gulpilil
Next up is David Gulpilil, who is not only an actor but also a traditional dancer. However, he’s most famous for his role as Neville Bell in Crocodile Dundee. Before the movie, he played several ethnic roles. This won him several awards such as the A.M in 1978.
David Gulpilil
David Gulpilil Now
You can see Gulpilil in Charlie’s Country, Rabbit-Proof Fence, The Tracker and Australia. Unfortunately, because of several issues with his personal life, he needed to take a break from his acting career. In 2006, he was caught waving a machete in a fight. Although he was not detained right after the event, he was later sent to prison for assault in 2011.
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Hechter Ubarry
Before Hechter was in Crocodile Dundee II, he wanted to have a career on Broadway. However, he decided to expand his horizons and also act in films. For the franchise, he played Luise Rico. Ever since that role, he kept landing roles in theater and film. Ever since 2000, he’s had his own self-produced cabaret show. What a talented guy!
Hechter Ubarry
Clare Carey
Clare Carey only had a really small part in Crocodile Dundee, but she was able to skate her way to take bigger roles. You may know her as the mom of the Olsen twins in So Little Time. She was also in Coach and Aquarius.
Clare Carey
Michael Lombard
Who is Michael Lombard? He was Sam Charlton in Crocodile Dundee. Perhaps, you know him better for his parts in films like, Pet Sematary, Thomas Crown Affair and The Devil’s Advocate. No big deal, but he was on both Law and Order: Special Victims Unit and The Cosby Show. Lombard is an Obie winner for the movie hat’s Wrong with This Picture?
Michael Lombard
Christine Totos
Christine Totos is also sometimes listed as Khristina Totos. She was Rosita for the first film. Afterwards, she had numerous small parts in movies. If you’re seen The Young Wife, em>The Cut or The Custodian, you’ve seen her work. Totos’ most recent role was in the short film Ralph as a teacher.
Christine Totos
Anne Francine
Anne Francine wasn’t just an actress, but she was also a gifted cabaret singer. She played several roles that made her one of the best actresses in Hollywood. She was the Evil Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Flora Simpsons Riley in Harper Valley PTA. Unfortunately, Francine died in 1999 at the age of 82.
Anne Francine
Irving Metzman
Metzman was born Douglas Kahn, but actually changed his name to match the role of his character in a play. He planned to change his name with each play he starred in, but never followed through. Metzman is best known for performances in WarGames, The Purple Rose of Cairo and yes, Crocodile Dundee. The actor is also a published playwright.
Irving Metzman
Rik Colitti
Aw, Danny the cab driver was played by none other than Rik Colitti in the original movie. After his work in Fort Apache the Bronx and The New Mike Hammer, he became a bona fide star. Sadly, he died in 2010. His final appearance was in a 1997 episode of Law and Order.
Rik Colitti
Graham ‘Grace’ Walker
Did you know that Graham or Grace is not only an actor but production designer? Well, fans of the franchise know Walker as Angelo. While he acted in the film, he was also helping behind the scenes with the product design team. Now, he’s a big shot producer too. You might have heard of one of his projects called The Walking Dead.
Graham ‘Grace’ Walker
Tatyana Ali
The ‘Park Girl’ in Crocodile Dundee is now more known for her role in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Tatyana Ali has become one of the industry’s most talented actresses as she starred in shows like The Young and the Restless, Love That Girl!, and Fly.
Tatyana Ali
Gregory Jbara
Gregory Jbara was the young cop in Crocodile Dundee II. Don’t worry, that was far from his final role. He played Jackie Elliott in the acclaimed Broadway show, Billy Elliot the Musical. Not to mention, he’s been on shows like, Frasier, Law & Order and Friends. He played Garrett Moore on Blue Bloods. If all of that doesn’t impress you, you should know he also does voice acting for cartoons like Family Guy.
Gregory Jbara
Susie Essman
Susie Essman might have only secured the small role of a tour guide in Crocodile Dundee II, but she was able to take bigger roles after it. We know her as Jeff’s wife, Susie Greene, in HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. She was also in Bolt and Keeping the Faith. But she’s not only busy with her acting career. She has also written What Would Susie Say: Bullsh*t Wisdom About Love, Life and Comedy, in which she displays comedic prowess.
Susie Essman
Gus Mercurio
This pro boxer appeared as Frank in Crocodile Dundee II. Actually, that role was his break in Hollywood. You’ve probably seen him on The Blue Lagoon, Matlock Police and Return to the Blue Lagoon. Tragically, Gus Mercurio died in 2010.
Gus Mercurio
Carlos Carrasco
Carlos Carrasco is known as Garcia in Crocodile Dundee II. But it turns out that he moved onto even bigger projects. He starred in hit movies like Star Wars and Jurassic Park. He was also in several shows including Insecure, CSI, Parks and Recreation. So basically, he’s in every show that everyone watches.
Carlos Carrasco
Jim Holt
Once Jim Holt landed his role in the sequel, he was able to rack up tons of Hollywood credits. This British star was also in The Monkey’s Mask, Twelfth Night and The Prince and Me II: The Royal Wedding. He’s a magician too! Go figure! Nowadays, he can be found with his family instead of on the screen.
Jim Holt
Marilyn Sokol
Wait, what doesn’t Marilyn Sokol do? After all, she is a comedian, director, writer, actress and singer! Sokol is an Emmy, Obie and Bistro winner. Maybe you saw her hysterical performance in the production of Old Jews Telling Jokes. Besides playing Agnes on Submissions Only, she’s been on Broad City, Sex and the City, and Difficult People.
Marilyn Sokol
Al Cerullo
We forgive you if you forgot Al’s role as the helicopter pilot in Crocodile Dundee II. Turns out, he is an actually licensed pilot. So, it makes sense that all of his roles were pilot parts. He’s been on Gossip Girl, Ugly Betty, Shutter Island, The Avengers and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Al Cerullo
Doug Yasuda
Yasuda played Cato, the Kung Fu Tourist, for the second movie. Since then, he’s had little trouble finding roles in films. Maybe you know him from both See No Evil and Hear No Evil. IN addition, he’s known for Black Rain, Fighting, RoboCop 3, and Law & Order.
Doug Yasuda
Jace Alexander
He was Rat for Crocodile Dundee II. Bet you didn’t know Jace Alexander was both an actor and director. He’s been on Law & Order, Rescue Me and Carry Me Home. Unfortunately, he was discovered with child pornography and got charged in 2016. Now, he’s still on probation.
Jace Alexander
Anthony Crivello
Crivello’s talents extend far beyond acting. He’s a great singer too! That’s why he was cast in both Les Miserables and The News. During Crocodile Dundee II, we watched him perform as the subway hitman. He used to be on One Life to Live and Feud.
Anthony Crivello
Colin Quinn
Quinn, the comedian, writer, actor extraordinaire needs no introduction. Everyone knows him from SNL. However, he did have a small cameo as an onlooker for Crocodile Dundee II before he made it big. Now, he’s got movies like Trainwreck and Grown Ups on his resume.
Colin Quinn
Betty Bobbitt
The world knows her as Judy from Prisoners, but she made this list for playing Meg in Crocodile Dundee II. The casting directors must have loved her because she returned in Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles to play the American Lady!
Betty Bobbitt
Betty Bobbitt Now
Well, what’s going on with Betty nowadays? She did return from Hollywood and open a gift shop in Australia. In addition, she published her own book, From The Outside about starring as Judy for Prisoner.
Betty Bobbitt Now
Paul Hogan
You thought we’d forget Mick Dundee? Why would we ever? The star of the movie, Paul Hogan, was known for his iconic role in the Crocodile Dundee franchise. He was so successful in his portrayal of Mick that the name left a permanent mark on the minds of the viewers.
Paul Hogan
Paul Hogan Now
As you can expect, he has become a cultural icon in Australia. Though he has been busy after the movie, nothing was as big as Crocodile Dundee. Even he wondered whether or not he was a one-hit wonder.
Paul Hogan Now
Vincent Jerman-Jerosa
Well, to be honest, his role as the Ledge Suicider for Crocodile Dundee II may not have been the most memorable. However, he continued to appear in movies and television since then. Perhaps, you saw Vincent Jerman-Jerosa on things like In An Instant, Sex and Breakfast, and LAX. If you watch Ray Donovan, you probably saw his guest appearance on there too!
Vincent Jerman-Jerosa
Alberto Vazquez
Vasquez was Rico’s guard in the sequel. Like other talented people on our list, he wears many hats. He works as a director, screenwriter, producer and even teacher. Some of his credits include, Gotham, Girls, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Sex and the City
Alberto Vazquez
Kenneth Welsh
Fans of Crocodile Dundee II know him as Brannigan. Remember when Welsh played opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Aviator. Yeah, that was Welsh playing Katherine Hepburn’s father. Oh, he was also the Vice President in The Day After Tomorrow. Most people loved his role as Windom Earle in Twin Peaks.
Kenneth Welsh
Matt Winston
Matt Winston got to play the limo driver for Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. Even though this wasn’t a lead part, he’s been able to make a name for himself in Hollywood. Now, people know Winston for his performances in Scrubs, Star Trek: Enterprise and Six Feet Under. Hard to believe all this from the limo driver character, right?
Matt Winston
John Billingsley
Did you know that John Billingsley used to appear in Nintendo training videos way back in the 90s? Well, he was definitely exploring his options. Though many may no longer remember him as Barry, he is still widely recognized as Mike Spencer in True Blood and Dr. Phlox from Star Trek: Enterprise.
John Billingsley
Nicholas Hammond
Before he was in Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles, Hammond played Friedrich for The Sound of Music. He was Peter, you know, Spider-Man, for the animated series The Amazing Spider-Man. Recently, he had roles in the movies, Ladies in Black and The BBQ.
Nicholas Hammond
Keli Daniels
Although you may have forgotten her role as Didi in Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles, you definitely know her as Teri from The Fosters. In addition, she appeared on both Masters of Sex and American Crime Story. Daniels also played Jody in Zac and Mia.
Keli Daniels
Lenny Citrano
Citrano played an actor in Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. Easy job playing what you actually are, huh? Ever since the 60’s, Citrano has had a successful acting career. However, his big roles were in Swedish Dicks and Suicide Kings. In addition, he voiced for games such as Batman: Arkham Knight.
Lenny Citrano
Grant Piro
Check out Grant Piro, who can play everything from the guide in the third Dundee movie to Larry in the horror movie Darkness Falls. Australian parents know him from hosting the Australian children’s series, Couch Potato. What a guy.
Grant Piro
Anthony Ruiz
Meet Anthony Ruiz. Oh, wait you already have when he played the hitman in the second film. Ever since then, he’s kept busy on shows like, Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victim Unit, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent Seeing a pattern? He also played the neighbor in Custody
Anthony Ruiz
Alec Wilson
Before he became a director, Alex Wilson was known for his roles in the three Crocodile Dundee movies. He acted as Denning, one of the villains in the movie. In the third installment, he played Jacko, one of Mick’s friends. Wilson continued to act in several other movies. However, Wilson ceased taking on any projects since Cliffy.
Alec Wilson
Luis Guzmán
Luis Guzmán is often associated with roles as a sidekick, thug, and policeman. This Puerto Rican-American actor is not only recognized in his role in Crocodile Dundee but also in CBS’s Code Black.
Luis Guzmán
Elke Jeinsen
The beautiful Elke Sommer is one of the most memorable faces of Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. The German-Swedish actress modeled for German Playboy. She was also featured in Joe Cocker’s Night Call video. At 77, Sommer continues to act and is currently based in L.A.
Elke Jeinsen
Linda Kozlowski
Of course we have to mention the lovely Linda Kozlowski. She played the female lead role in Crocodile Dundee — the beautiful Sue Charlton. She was able to fulfill the dreams of several fans of the movies after she married her co-star Paul Hogan, who played the male lead role in the movie. However, after 13 years of marriage, Kozlowski and Hogan filed for divorce. She retired from acting in 2001.
Linda Kozlowski