Many Australian celebrities are in the news, but which ones have been around for the longest? Here's a look at some of Australia's most famous showbiz stars, including Hugh Jackman (Nikki Kidman), Chris Hemsworth, Toni Collette and many others. Who's next? Continue reading to find out! Also, check out Russel Crowe's interview, where he gives us some insight into his upcoming film "Atonement."
Hugh Jackman
Australian-born Hugh Jackman is a talented actor, singer, and dancer. He became well-known as a young man after playing the mutant character Wolverine in the 2000 film X-Men. Jackman later reprised his role as Wolverine in several sequels to the movie. He has appeared in many films since then, including The Prestige (2006). He is married to actress Deborra Lee Furness. They have two children. His wife, a NIDA graduate, began her acting career in Oleanna By David Mamet against Geoffrey Rush.
Nicole Kidman
The Australian actress Nicole Kidman was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Sydney, Australia. She holds dual citizenship in the United States and Australia. Her acting career started on Australian television. But she made the jump to Hollywood in 1989 when Dead Calm was released. Kidman has been working steadily ever since. Some of her film credits include My Life and Far and Away and To Die For. She has recently returned to Australia for the filming of a new miniseries for Hulu.
Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth has long been a celebrity from Australia. He has lived in an Aboriginal village, bought groceries from Bondi, and enjoyed Korean barbecue in Chinatown. Other celebrities to visit the country recently included Awkwafina, Ron Howard, Melissa McCarthy, Paul Mescal, and Rita Ora. Tilda Suon and Taika Watiti are also notable Australians.
Toni Collette
Toni Collette, an Australian actress, singer and songwriter, is Toni. She has made numerous notable contributions to film and television. She has received many awards and distinctions over her career. Continue reading for more information about Collette. Let's start with some of her notable achievements. She has appeared as an actress in numerous television series as she has in independent films. She has been nominated for several acting awards.
Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie, originally from Queensland, made her Hollywood debut in Martin Scorsese’s "The Wolf of Wall Street." Since then, she has been a regular guest on television shows such as Neighbours or Pan Am. Her most notable role was in the critically-acclaimed "The Legend of Tarzan." However, Robbie is much more than just a pretty face. She won two Academy Award nominations for her role of Harley Quinn in DC Extended Universe's film "Bombshell", and three Golden Globe nominations.
Simon Baker
Simon Baker, an Australian actor is multi-cultural and grew up near Launceston. He is a dual citizen of Australia and America and loves the NRL. He appeared in Who's Who in Australia in 2011, 2011. Baker is the Godfather of his son Claude. Baker's role in The Mentalist earned him a Golden Globe Award. The actor has residences in Australia as well as the United States.
FAQ
Why is it called Hollywood?
D.W. Griffith created the first movie industry in California in 1887. It was named after its location in Los Angeles, which at the time was known as "Hollywood."
Because it was such a fascinating place, people kept coming back for more. It was a place that people would travel from all walks of the globe to experience.
Hollywood is still a big part of our culture. We have movies and television shows, music videos, commercials and so on. And we call them all "Hollywood."
Are foreign sales worth more to Hollywood than domestic?
Yes, but only a little. In 2017, foreign revenues accounted for about 17% of total revenue. Domestic revenues accounted to 83%.
In fact, overseas markets account for over half of the world's population.
This means that people who may never have the chance to see a movie at home might still be curious about your movie.
How much do actors get paid?
Actor pay ranges from $1 million per movie to less than $100,000 for independent films. The average actor receives between $10,000 and $20,000 for a film. However, many actors are not paid at all. It depends on how successful an actor is. There are actors who make millions and others who struggle to find work.
Statistics
- By 1911, approximately 60 to 70 percent of films imported into Great Britain were American. (en.wikipedia.org)
- This reflected no change from 2011 and only a 1% increase from 1998."[116]"9% of all directors. (en.wikipedia.org)
- In 2019, that percentage increased to 40 percent. (en.wikipedia.org)
- At his encouragement, his sister Sarah Luke, brother-in-law Elisha Luke, with her mother, Azubah, took the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad from Ogden to Los Angeles in November 1885, according to Adrian Weekly Press, November 13, 1885. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Women account for 51 percent of moviegoers. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce established the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. The HWOF is located at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. It is made up of 2,711 stars that are embedded in the Hollywood Boulevard sidewalk. Each star represents someone who made motion pictures, television or radio, as well as music and other aspects of popular culture. The HWOF currently lists 1,922 people.
To become a HWOF member, you need to submit a name to Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. They then submit your details to the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. After being approved, you will be issued a certificate stating your name, date and place of birth. It also includes information about your occupation, occupation and category. A bronze plaque with your personalization is also provided. This plaque is affixed to a concrete base in front of the designated star.
If a member of the HWOF has nominated you, or if your contributions are significant to films, television, radio or theatre, or any other part of popular culture, you can apply for a Star. The nominations are evaluated by a committee, which then decides whether or not to approve them. If they decide to approve, they write a letter to the address of the applicant explaining their decision. The person who accepts the nomination will receive a second confirmation letter. The Hollywood Chamber of commerce charges $25, and then the money is sent to the Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angles.
The department issues a cheque payable to the Hollywood Chamber of commerce. It then sends the check the Hollywood Walk of Fame Foundation. The foundation pays the artist or organization whose application was accepted. The fee is then paid to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce at $12.50. The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs takes the other half.
After the artist has been awarded his/her star, they are eligible to join the HWOF. To be included in the HWOF, your balance must be paid to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The amount due will depend on when you were first nominated. For example, if you were first nominated in 1990, you would owe $15,000. If you were nominated for the first time in 1990, you would owe $15,000.
You will need to contact Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in order to be removed from the HWOF. They will remove the name of your from the list.
How old is one to be eligible for a HWOF Star?
One needs to be at least 18 years old when being nominated. To be eligible for a star, you must still be alive. After receiving a star, one may still be nominated again after ten years.
What happens if I die before my star gets put up?
You can be nominated by your family members to receive a star. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce can place a memorial marker next to the star, if there aren't any living relatives.
Why not use a new street, instead of staring at everyone?
The HWOF isn't meant to be an historical monument. It is meant as a memorial to all who contributed to the history of film.
What happened to the stolen stars? The thieves took around 1,200 stars. Each star weighs approximately 250-300 pounds, which equates to 4 tons of stars.