John Cornell (born 2 March 1941) is an Australian film producer,
writer, actor, and businessman who was born in Kalgoorlie, Western
Australia. He is best known for his role as "Strop" in The Paul Hogan
Show, and he was instrumental in the introduction of World Series
Cricket in 1977.As a journalist, Cornell reported on local events in
Perth for The Daily News (a publication of West Australian
Newspapers).In 1971, while working as a producer for the television
show A Current Affair, Cornell recognized the talents of a Sydney
Harbour Bridge rigger, Paul Hogan (who had been the subject of an
interview by the station). Cornell became Hogan's manager and often
appeared alongside him in his popular television show, The Paul Hogan
Show, as a character called "Strop" (a dim-witted dinkum Australian
surf lifesaver). He produced and co-wrote the screenplay for Hogan's
1986 film Crocodile Dundee which became the highest grossing
Australian film. He also produced and directed the successful 1988
sequel, Crocodile Dundee II.
writer, actor, and businessman who was born in Kalgoorlie, Western
Australia. He is best known for his role as "Strop" in The Paul Hogan
Show, and he was instrumental in the introduction of World Series
Cricket in 1977.As a journalist, Cornell reported on local events in
Perth for The Daily News (a publication of West Australian
Newspapers).In 1971, while working as a producer for the television
show A Current Affair, Cornell recognized the talents of a Sydney
Harbour Bridge rigger, Paul Hogan (who had been the subject of an
interview by the station). Cornell became Hogan's manager and often
appeared alongside him in his popular television show, The Paul Hogan
Show, as a character called "Strop" (a dim-witted dinkum Australian
surf lifesaver). He produced and co-wrote the screenplay for Hogan's
1986 film Crocodile Dundee which became the highest grossing
Australian film. He also produced and directed the successful 1988
sequel, Crocodile Dundee II.
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