P. J. Hogan
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.jpg) Rebecca Gibney, P. J. Hogan, Deborah Mailman in 2012 | |
| Born | Paul John Hogan 30 November 1962 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, writer |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse | Jocelyn Moorhouse |
| Children | 4 |
Paul John Hogan (born 30 November 1962)[1] is an AACTA Award-winning Australian film director and writer.
Early life
Hogan was born in
Career
Hogan's directorial debut was the short film Getting Wet, made in 1984. This film won him an
Hogan's first big hit was the 1994 Australian film Muriel's Wedding, which helped launch the careers of actors Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths. He both wrote and directed this film, and was nominated for Best Director at the AACTA Awards. The success of the film also led him to be chosen by Julia Roberts[citation needed] to direct his 1997 American debut My Best Friend's Wedding, which also starred Cameron Diaz and Dermot Mulroney.
Hogan followed this with the comedy
In 2012, he reunited with Muriel star Collette for the comedy Mental.[5] Hogan will direct an adaptation of Blue Balliett's book Chasing Vermeer.[6]
Personal life
Hogan is married to film director Jocelyn Moorhouse. They have four children, two of whom are autistic.[7][8]
In April 2019, Moorhouse spoke on the ABC Television program Australian Story about how their relationship had developed and how having the children had affected their personal and professional lives, including a move back to Australia from the US.[9][10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Getting Wet | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 1986 | The Humpty Dumpty Man | Yes | Yes | |
| 1988 | To Make a Killing | No | Yes | |
| 1994 | Muriel's Wedding | Yes | Yes | Nominated- BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay Nominated- AACTA Award for Best Original Screenplay |
| 1997 | My Best Friend's Wedding | Yes | No | |
| 2002 | Unconditional Love | Yes | Yes | |
| 2003 | Peter Pan | Yes | Yes | |
| 2009 | Confessions of a Shopaholic | Yes | No | |
| 2012 | Mental | Yes | Yes | Nominated- AACTA Award for Best Original Screenplay |
| 2015 | The Dressmaker | No | Yes | Also executive producer |
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Bartons | No | Yes | Episode "The Siege of the Bartons" |
| 1990 | The Flying Doctors | No | Yes | Episode "Poets' Corner" |
| Skirts | No | Yes | ||
| 1991 | The Miraculous Mellops
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No | Yes | 2 episodes |
| 1992 | Lift Off
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No | Yes | |
| 1993 | Seven Deadly Sins | Yes | No | Episode "Sloth" |
| 2004 | Dark Shadows | Yes | No | Unaired pilot |
| 2008 | The American Mall | No | Yes | TV movie |
References
- ^ NNDB
- ^ Theweekendedition.com.au
- ^ P.J. Hogan to Direct Shopaholic - ComingSoon.net
- ^ Carver, Benedict (29 January 1999). "Oz pix pair wed best friend Sony". Variety. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ "Mental starts to walk red carpet at AIMC opening night" (PDF). Australian International Movie Convention. 20 July 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2012.
- ^ Tyler, Joshua (19 July 2012). "Mental Page on Toni Collette Online". Toni Collette Online. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
- ^ THR Staff (6 January 2016). "Watch THR's Full, Uncensored Actress Roundtable With Jennifer Lawrence, Brie Larson and More". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- The Australian. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ Hassell, Greg (15 April 2019). "Filmmakers Jocelyn Moorhouse and PJ Hogan juggle movies and having children with autism". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- ^ "Australian Story (iview)". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
External links
- P. J. Hogan at IMDb
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