How Is 'Crocodile Dundee' Cast Member 30 Years Later

When Crocodile Dundee was first released in 1986, it was a worldwide sensation. Even 30 years later, it's still highly talked about. How's her crew doing now? Let's take a look!

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1. Mark Blum as Richard Mason

As Sue's boyfriend and her editor, Mark Blum's Richard Mason wanted to stop Sue from writing the story of Crocodile Dundee but didn't succeed. Although the character was a badass, it became Blum's acting foundation stone.

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2. Mark Blum Now

Mark Blum has had a thriving acting career for 44 years, having been involved in the film Mozart in the Jungle and Broadway shows. On March 25, 2020, 69-year-old Blum died in New York City due to lung problems.

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3. John Meillon as Wally Reilly

John Meillon has injected soul to Wally Reilly, and they were one. The audience couldn't help but adore the character. In real life, Meillon has already made it big by starring in "My Name's McGooley, What's Yours" and other radio plays.

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4. John Meillon Now

After the Crocodile Dundee, Meillon was still active in the film and music industries until passing away in 1989 because of cirrhosis. After his death, he was awarded the Raymond Longford lifetime achievement award.

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5. David Gulpilil as Neville Bell

Australian traditional dancer and actor David Gulpilil was already well-known before playing the role of Beville Bell in Crocodile Dundee. His excellent portrayal of Neville won over the audience's heart and won him the Member of the Order of Australia.

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6. David Gulpilil Now

After Crocodile Dundee, David's acting career took off and he landed roles in several films such as Charlie's Country, Rabbit-Proof Fence, and The Tracker and Australia. Unfortunately, his personal life hasn't gone so well. In 2006, he brandished a machete during a fight. In 2007 he assaulted his wife, breaking her arm, and ended up serving a year in prison.

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7. Maggie Blinco as Ida

Actress Maggie Blinco played the role of Ida in the first two Crocodile Dundee films. However, this role was not her big debut on the screen. Before playing Ida, Blinco had starred in such shows and movies as A Country Practice, 1915, and Return to Eden.

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8. Maggie Blinco Now

After Crocodile Dundee II, Blinco has continued a steady acting career until today. She took roles in movies and shows including Flirting, Doctor Doctor and Cheek to Cheek. In 2017, she starred as the title character in BABA. Blinco also returned to the theater and played the lead role in The Greening of Grace and the play Biddies.

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9. Terry Gill as Duffy

Veteran actor Terry Gill appeared on the movie as the lead kangaroo shooter Duffy. Before this role, Gill was already an established actor in Australia and was mainly type-cast as a police officer. He had recurring characters on shows like Homicide, The Last Outlaw, and Prisoner: Cell Block H.

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10. Terry Gill Now

Gill had a fairly successful career after the Dundee movies and appeared in 71 films including The Flying Doctors and Neighbours. He played Santa in Australia's annual Carols by Candlelight for 27 consecutive years. He with his wife also ran the Tivoli Theatre Restaurant for several years, hosting lots of well-known performers. Sadly, he passed away at 75 in 2015 after battling lung cancer.

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11. Steve Rackman as Donk

Wrestling fans probably know this Australian actor and pro wrestler known as Crusher in the 80's. He played Donk in Crocodile Dundee and is best remembered for kissing Paul Hogan's character. He got the role interestingly because the casting agents phoned his manager to ask for the "ugliest, loud mouthed, mongrel looking wrestlers."

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12. Steve Rackman Now

Rackman reprised his role as Donk for both the movie's sequels, but Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles was his final acting credit. Afterwards, he opened two gyms in Sydney with a partner, and he himself became a personal trainer in his own gym. Later in 2010, both he and his partner retired.

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13. Caitlin Clarke as Simone

In Crocodile Dundee, Caitlin Clarke definitely made an impression in our hearts as dippy Simone, a call-girl with wild hair and an animal print dress. But she is most remembered as Valerian in Dragonslayer, which was her big acting debut, and was even nominated for two Oscars.

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14. Caitlin Clarke Now

After Crocodile Dundee, Clarke only had a few more roles in films like Blown Away and The Big Picture. She also portrayed Charlotte Cardoza in the Broadway musical Titanic from 1998 to 1999. Unfortunately, Clarke was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2000 and finally passed away at the age of 52 in 2004. She was last credited for the film Never Again alongside Jeffrey Tambor.

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15. Jere Burns as Arnan Rothman

Jere Burns played Arnan Rothman, the infamous villain in Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles that everyone hated. After finishing this role, Burns' acting career skyrocketed and he starred in numerous hit movies and shows.

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16. Jere Burns Now

Burns has been an A-list actor in Hollywood since Arnan Rothman. He's been great in a long list of roles from Wynn Duffy in Justified to Chet Atkins in Angie Tribeca. You might recognize him as Kirk Morris in Dear John or Anson Fullerton, the DIA psychiatrist in Burn Notice. Burns also starred on Broadway in Hairspray and After the Night.

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17. Paul Hogan as Crocodile Dundee

So here finally comes the big star Paul Hogan, who portrayed the leading role of Michael 'Crocodile' Dundee in all three movies. Before the films, Hogan was a complete unknown, but afterwards, his fame went through the roof. He even earned a Golden Globe for Best Actor and an Oscar nomination for screenwriting, as the movies co-writer.

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18. Paul Hogan Now

Due to his iconic role, Hogan has become a cultural staple and appeared in plenty of commercials with the famous line, 'shrimp on the barbie.' He was also named a Member of the Order of Australia. While receiving the Longford Lyell Award, he joked that he's a one-hit wonder. But he starred in the Australian hit comedy, Bedfellows in 2004 and began doing stand-up comedy in 2013. His latest film credit was in That's Not My Dog!

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19. Linda Kozlowski as Sue Charlton

The lovely Linda Kozlowski played the dazzling female lead Sue Charlton. A graduate from Juilliard, this talented actress already had some acting credits before playing Sue Charlton, but this role definitely put her on the map. She was certainly one of the most famous pin-ups of the 80s!

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20. Linda Kozlowski Now

After the Crocodile Dundee franchise, Kozlowski's career never saw much success. In the 10 years after, she landed only 8 roles, all in unknown movies. In 2001, this amazing actress quit acting. As for her personal life, she married her co-star Paul Hogan in 1990, and they had a son, Chance, together. However, in 2013, they split up.