When Hechter Ubarry was just a kid living in New York, he discovered his acting and singing abilities. He was encouraged to study opera, and so he did with a cantor named Maurice Jampol. He gave him lessons despite Ubarry not having the funds to pay them. He always said he could pay him when he could, and luckily, he was able to!
He then utilized his skills and landed himself a role as the drug king Rico in “Crocodile Dundee II.” After this amazing role, he started to receive many offers and would eventually return to Broadway. Hechter still performs live on Broadway and also stars in his own cabaret show, which has been running since 2000.
Stephen Root
Can you believe that the amazing Stephen Root’s very first role was in "Crocodile Dundee II?" He portrayed a DEA Agent named Toilet, and the rest was history! Since then, Root has proved his worth as an actor, comedian, and voice actor and has landed some major roles.
He has starred as Jimmy James on the TV series "NewsRadio," as Milton Waddams in the comedy "Office Space" in 1999, and as the voices of Bill Dauterive and Buck Strickland in the animated series "King of the Hill." His resume also includes roles in the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" two-part episode "Unification" and in the movies "O Brother, Where Art Thou?," "DodgeBall," "The Man in the High Castle," and "Get Out." He also has a ton of supporting roles in a variety of HBO series.
Caitlin Clarke
Clarke landed a minor role in "Crocodile Dundee" as Simone. She would then go on to land a few more gigs in her short but sweet career. Caitlin got her to start stealing the hearts of kids everywhere when she played the beautiful and fierce Valerian in the "Dragonslayer" film pre-Dundee back in 1981.
She was best known for her role in "Dragonslayer" and later for her role as Charlotte Cardoza in the Broadway musical "Titanic" during the years 1998–1999. Sadly, the lovely Clarke passed away from cancer at only 52 years old, well before she ever really got to show off all of her many talents.
Peter Faiman
The man behind the camera when it all started was Peter Faiman, the director of the original "Crocodile Dundee" film. Though Faiman would go on to gain some serious honors in Australia, becoming a Member of the Order of Australia, he would never really get another major gig as a director.
In 1994, he assisted with the launch of the FX network in New York and was the coordinating director for the opening and closing broadcasts of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games with the Sydney Olympic Broadcasting Organisation. Since returning to Australia in 2002, he has been a consultant for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. There he has been acting as a producer on "Strictly Ballroom," "Spicks and Specks," and "The Pet Show."
Paul Hogan
For a while, it looked like Paul Hogan was destined to be a huge star in Hollywood. He scored the "Crocodile Dundee' trilogy as his first major series of gigs, and most would have assumed that would lead to instant fame. Hogan also co-wrote the movie, which was a massive success all over the world. He won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and was also nominated for Best Actor at the BAFTAs.
The screenplay of the film was nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a Saturn Award. Hogan also co-hosted the 59th Academy Awards with Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn. A scandal linking him with offshore bank accounts and tax evasion would tarnish Hogan’s name, and soon after the scandal, the Australian star retired. His last role was a guest-starring part in the TV series "Open Slather."