John Cornell
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John Cornell is a film producer
, actor
and businessman.
Born in Ballygarvan,Cork Cornell once managed Paul Hogan
and often appeared alongside Hogan in his popular television show The Paul Hogan Show
as Strop, a dim-witted dinkum Aussie surf lifesaver. He produced and co-wrote the screenplay for Hogan's 1986 film, Crocodile Dundee
that became the highest grossing Australian film ever. He also produced and directed the successful 1988 sequel, Crocodile Dundee II
.
Cornell was also involved in the initial stages of World Series Cricket
. He was, in fact, one of the prime-movers in the setting up of WSC, working closely with Kerry Packer
and Austin Robertson
.
Cornell is married to Australian television personality Delvene Delaney
with two children, Allira and Liana
. He also has another daughter, Melissa, from a previous marriage. Until its sale for a record price of $65 million in 2007, Cornell owned the Beach Hotel, the most recognised pub in Byron Bay
. He had built it for $9 million in 1990.
Cornell suffers from Parkinson's disease
and has undergone deep brain stimulation
to alleviate the symptoms.
Cornell was investigated for tax evasion along with business partner Paul Hogan and Project Wickenby.
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
, actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and businessman.
Born in Ballygarvan,Cork Cornell once managed Paul Hogan
Paul Hogan
Paul Hogan, AM is an Australian actor best known for his role as Michael "Crocodile" Dundee from the Crocodile Dundee film series, for which he won a Golden Globe award.-Early life and career:...
and often appeared alongside Hogan in his popular television show The Paul Hogan Show
The Paul Hogan Show
The Paul Hogan Show was a popular Australian comedy show which aired on Australian television from 1973 until 1984. It made a star of Paul Hogan who later appeared in Crocodile Dundee. Hogan's friend also appeared in the show, playing Hogan's dim flatmate Strop...
as Strop, a dim-witted dinkum Aussie surf lifesaver. He produced and co-wrote the screenplay for Hogan's 1986 film, Crocodile Dundee
Crocodile Dundee
"Crocodile" Dundee is a 1986 Australian comedy film set in the Australian Outback and in New York City. It stars Paul Hogan as the weathered Mick Dundee and Linda Kozlowski as Sue Charlton....
that became the highest grossing Australian film ever. He also produced and directed the successful 1988 sequel, Crocodile Dundee II
Crocodile Dundee II
"Crocodile" Dundee II is a 1988 Australian adventure and comedy film. It is a sequel to the 1986 film "Crocodile" Dundee, and was followed by 2001's Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles...
.
Cornell was also involved in the initial stages of World Series Cricket
World Series Cricket
World Series Cricket was a break away professional cricket competition staged between 1977 and 1979 and organised by Kerry Packer for his Australian television network, Nine Network. The matches ran in opposition to established international cricket...
. He was, in fact, one of the prime-movers in the setting up of WSC, working closely with Kerry Packer
Kerry Packer
Kerry Francis Bullmore Packer, AC was an Australian media tycoon. The son of Sir Frank Packer and Gretel Bullmore, the Packer family company owned controlling interest in both the Nine television network and leading Australian publishing company Australian Consolidated Press, which were later...
and Austin Robertson
Austin Robertson, Jr.
Austin Christian Robertson was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL and Subiaco in the WANFL...
.
Cornell is married to Australian television personality Delvene Delaney
Delvene Delaney
Delvene Delaney is an Australian actress and television presenter.The beauty pageant winner found fame on Australian television in the 1970s, initially as a weather presenter on Brisbane television...
with two children, Allira and Liana
Liana Cornell
Liana Cornell is an Australian actress and model. She is the daughter of Australian television stars John Cornell and Delvene Delaney. Apart from modelling, Liana was a cast member of the television series East of Everything. In 2010, she began studying at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in...
. He also has another daughter, Melissa, from a previous marriage. Until its sale for a record price of $65 million in 2007, Cornell owned the Beach Hotel, the most recognised pub in Byron Bay
Byron Bay, New South Wales
Byron Bay is a beachside town located in the far-northeastern corner of the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located north of Sydney and south of Brisbane. Cape Byron, a headland adjacent to the town, is the easternmost point of mainland Australia. At the 2006 Census, the town had a...
. He had built it for $9 million in 1990.
Cornell suffers from Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system...
and has undergone deep brain stimulation
Deep brain stimulation
Deep brain stimulation is a surgical treatment involving the implantation of a medical device called a brain pacemaker, which sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain...
to alleviate the symptoms.
Cornell was investigated for tax evasion along with business partner Paul Hogan and Project Wickenby.