John Cornell, the Australian director and writer whose longtime friendship and comedy partnership with actor Paul Hogan led to the pair’s word on Crocodile Dundee and other film and TV projects, died today at his home in Byron Bay, New South Wales following a two-decade battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 80.
His death was announced by his family, including wife Delvene Delaney, an Australian TV personality.
“After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2001, John concentrated his efforts on philanthropy, supporting his community and worthy environmental, sporting and medical causes,” the statement said. “A classic Australian character, John Cornell made the lives he touched much richer, not only through donations, but also through his generosity of spirit, humour, humility and honour.
“A true egalitarian, John sought equity and equality, and fought for a fair go.”
Born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, the former journalist was working as the original...
His death was announced by his family, including wife Delvene Delaney, an Australian TV personality.
“After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2001, John concentrated his efforts on philanthropy, supporting his community and worthy environmental, sporting and medical causes,” the statement said. “A classic Australian character, John Cornell made the lives he touched much richer, not only through donations, but also through his generosity of spirit, humour, humility and honour.
“A true egalitarian, John sought equity and equality, and fought for a fair go.”
Born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, the former journalist was working as the original...
- 7/23/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Paul Hogan returns to Australian TV next year as the star of the ABC documentary Hoges: I.ve Just Gotta Ask.
The Crocodile Dundee star, who.s 74, promises to tell his life story in conversation with his friend, fellow comedian/actor Shane Jacobson.
Produced by Dean Murphy's Sounds Write Productions, the one-hour special follows the pair as they revisit Hogan.s childhood home in Sydney.s Granville and spend time with his former workmates when he was a painter on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The program delves into the characters and sketches he created for his TV show and travels to Los Angeles where he revisits his favourite haunts and relives the Oscars when he was nominated for best screenplay for Crocodile Dundee with fellow writers Ken Shadie and John Cornell.
In a glimpse into his private life, he.s shown taking his 15-year-old son Chance to school in Santa Monica.
The Crocodile Dundee star, who.s 74, promises to tell his life story in conversation with his friend, fellow comedian/actor Shane Jacobson.
Produced by Dean Murphy's Sounds Write Productions, the one-hour special follows the pair as they revisit Hogan.s childhood home in Sydney.s Granville and spend time with his former workmates when he was a painter on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The program delves into the characters and sketches he created for his TV show and travels to Los Angeles where he revisits his favourite haunts and relives the Oscars when he was nominated for best screenplay for Crocodile Dundee with fellow writers Ken Shadie and John Cornell.
In a glimpse into his private life, he.s shown taking his 15-year-old son Chance to school in Santa Monica.
- 11/27/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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