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Northern Rivers Who's Who

Distinguished and Famous people from Northern Rivers

1. Paul Hogan

Paul Hogan, born on October 8, 1939, in Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, is an internationally renowned Australian actor and comedian. He achieved worldwide fame for his role as "Crocodile" Dundee in the iconic film franchise. Hogan's notable awards include a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.

2. Grant Denyer

Grant Denyer, born on September 12, 1977, in Avon Park, Northern Rivers, is an Australian television presenter and motor racing driver. He has hosted various popular TV shows, including "Family Feud" and "Dancing with the Stars." Denyer has won multiple Logie Awards for his outstanding contributions to the Australian TV industry.

3. John Cornell

John Cornell, born on February 2, 1941, in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, spent a significant part of his life in Byron Bay, Northern Rivers. He gained fame as a business partner and manager of Paul Hogan, helping him with the success of the Crocodile Dundee movies. Cornell was also a television and film producer, and a prominent philanthropist in the region.

4. Debora Lee Furness

Deborra-Lee Furness, born on December 8, 1955, in Sydney, New South Wales, is an acclaimed Australian actress and producer. Furness has appeared in numerous Australian films and television series, and has received several awards for her exceptional performances. She is also known for her advocacy work in promoting adoption rights in Australia.

5. Reginald Murray Williams

Reginald Murray Williams, known as R.M. Williams (1908 - 2003), was an Australian bushman, entrepreneur, and founder of the iconic Australian outback clothing and boot brand, R.M. Williams. Although not born in the Northern Rivers region, Williams spent a significant part of his life in the town of Lismore, New South Wales, where he worked as a bushman and developed his passion for creating high-quality, durable outback apparel.

6. Peter Garrett

Peter Garrett, born on April 16, 1953, in Sydney, New South Wales, is a musician, environmental activist, and former Australian politician. While not specifically from Northern Rivers, Garrett has strong connections to the region and actively campaigned for environmental causes in the area, particularly in relation to preserving its unique flora and fauna.

7. Judy Cassab

Judy Cassab (1920 - 2015) was a world-renowned Australian painter of Hungarian-Jewish descent. Cassab resided in Byron Bay, Northern Rivers, where she found inspiration for her artworks. She was the first woman to win the Archibald Prize, one of Australia's most prestigious art awards, on two occasions.

8. Justine Clarke

Justine Clarke, born on November 21, 1971, in Sydney, New South Wales, is a popular Australian actress, singer, and television presenter. Clarke has appeared in numerous Australian films and TV shows, including her notable role as Roo in the children's television series "Play School." She has also released several successful music albums for children.

9. Xavier Rudd

Xavier Rudd, born on May 29, 1978, in Torquay, Victoria, is an Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. While not originally from the region, Rudd spent a significant amount of time living in the Northern Rivers area, drawing inspiration from its natural beauty. He has released successful albums and gained international recognition for his unique fusion of folk, reggae, and indigenous Australian music.

10. Emma Richards

Emma Richards, born on July 30, 1974, in Lismore, New South Wales, is an accomplished Australian sailor and ocean racer. She became the youngest ever competitor to complete the Vendée Globe solo non-stop round-the-world yacht race in 2003. Richards has also represented Australia in various international sailing events.

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Brunswick Heads in the Northern Rivers region
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