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Burt (c. 1920s or 1930s – December 2024) was an Australian saltwater crocodile who appeared in the 1986 film Crocodile Dundee. He died in December 2024, estimated to be at least 90 years old. [1] [2] Burt was named after Burt Reynolds.
A beloved star from “Crocodile Dundee” has died. Burt, the reptilian who appeared alongside Paul Hogan in the 1986 film, passed away after living for more than 90 years.
Although Crocodile Dundee was a hit both in Australia and abroad, it became controversial with some Australian critics and audiences who resented the image of Australians as being ocker. [50] Robert Hughes complained in 2000 that to Americans "Crocodile Dundee is a work of social realism", giving them a " 'Wild West' fantasy" about Australia. [51]
The iconic saltwater crocodile who starred in the 1986 Australian classic Crocodile Dundee has died.
A saltwater crocodile, Burt was estimated to be more than 5 meters (16 feet) long. He was captured in the 1980s in the Reynolds River and became one of the most well-known crocodiles in the world, according to Crocosaurus Cove. The 1986 movie stars Paul Hogan as the rugged crocodile hunter Mick Dundee.
Burt, the saltwater crocodile who rose to fame through the 1980s action comedy "Crocodile Dundee," has died.. The hot-tempered but cold-blooded animal actor, who was estimated to be about 90 ...
A man is presumed dead and crocodiles are back in Australian headlines after police found what they believe are the remains of a man taken from his boat over the weekend. (Via Flickr / Matthew ...
An Australian crocodile actor made famous for his role in "Crocodile Dundee" died this week at nearly 90 years old, according to his caretakers. The crocodile known as "Burt" died over the weekend ...