Paul Hogan (butler)
Encyclopedia
Paul Hogan is a former Australia
n Consul
turned celebrity butler
. He is most famous to television
audiences for portraying “the Butler” on the TV series Joe Millionaire
. He has since made guest appearances on other programs, and hosted the series Groomed
.
Hogan was recruited through the International Guild of Butlers, to run the chateau in France where Joe Millionaire was filmed. His primary responsibility was originally focused on the domestic and household management of the chateau, with only minor "on screen" appearances. However, as Fox acknowledged, "Paul was the glue that held the show together." The first season was widely distributed around the world, although second season did not perform as well.
In 2006 Hogan hosted Groomed
, a series in which he took regular men and turned them into gentlemen for life-changing events such as a marriage proposals, weddings or reconnection with families. Hogan was both host and mentor to the subjects.
n Diplomatic Service, beginning a 26 year career. As a diplomat Hogan was posted to Canada, Yugoslavia, Jamaica, the Caribbean, Los Angeles and Argentina. His area of expertise was the administration and operation of Embassies, and as a Consul, caring for the affairs and welfare of fellow citizens who sought assistance from the Embassy.
After leaving the diplomatic service, Hogan moved to the USA and opened a bed and breakfast which he ran for a number of years before selling it. As a prerequisite to reinventing himself as a butler, Hogan enrolled as a full time student at the New England Culinary Institute
where he completed the first half of the two year Culinary Arts program. This was followed by a three month private study tour to the wine regions of France, Eastern Australia and California. As a butler/estate manager, Hogan worked in Aspen
, Houston, New York
, New Jersey
, the United Kingdom
, France
, Italy
and the Bahamas.
When not involved in television production, Paul Hogan continues to work as a relief/temporary butler, trainer and consultant.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n Consul
Consul (representative)
The political title Consul is used for the official representatives of the government of one state in the territory of another, normally acting to assist and protect the citizens of the consul's own country, and to facilitate trade and friendship between the peoples of the two countries...
turned celebrity butler
Butler
A butler is a domestic worker in a large household. In great houses, the household is sometimes divided into departments with the butler in charge of the dining room, wine cellar, and pantry. Some also have charge of the entire parlour floor, and housekeepers caring for the entire house and its...
. He is most famous to television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
audiences for portraying “the Butler” on the TV series Joe Millionaire
Joe Millionaire
Joe Millionaire is an American reality television show that was broadcast on Fox beginning in January 2003. It was broadcast in the UK that same year...
. He has since made guest appearances on other programs, and hosted the series Groomed
Groomed
Groomed is a Canadian W Network makeover reality television series produced by Chocolate Box Entertainment and distributed by Picture Box Distribution that aired Mondays at 10:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. It is hosted by butler Paul Hogan, who is famous for his appearances on the reality TV...
.
Hogan was recruited through the International Guild of Butlers, to run the chateau in France where Joe Millionaire was filmed. His primary responsibility was originally focused on the domestic and household management of the chateau, with only minor "on screen" appearances. However, as Fox acknowledged, "Paul was the glue that held the show together." The first season was widely distributed around the world, although second season did not perform as well.
In 2006 Hogan hosted Groomed
Groomed
Groomed is a Canadian W Network makeover reality television series produced by Chocolate Box Entertainment and distributed by Picture Box Distribution that aired Mondays at 10:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. It is hosted by butler Paul Hogan, who is famous for his appearances on the reality TV...
, a series in which he took regular men and turned them into gentlemen for life-changing events such as a marriage proposals, weddings or reconnection with families. Hogan was both host and mentor to the subjects.
Personal life
Hogan was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia and attended De La Salle College, Malvern. After school, and a two-year stint in the Australian Army, he entered the AustraliaAustralia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n Diplomatic Service, beginning a 26 year career. As a diplomat Hogan was posted to Canada, Yugoslavia, Jamaica, the Caribbean, Los Angeles and Argentina. His area of expertise was the administration and operation of Embassies, and as a Consul, caring for the affairs and welfare of fellow citizens who sought assistance from the Embassy.
After leaving the diplomatic service, Hogan moved to the USA and opened a bed and breakfast which he ran for a number of years before selling it. As a prerequisite to reinventing himself as a butler, Hogan enrolled as a full time student at the New England Culinary Institute
New England Culinary Institute
The New England Culinary Institute is a career oriented, culinary college located in Montpelier, Vermont, founded on June 15, 1980, by Fran Voigt and John Dranow. The first NECI class, conducted by Chef Michel LeBorgne, had just seven students . A second campus was operated in Essex, Vermont,...
where he completed the first half of the two year Culinary Arts program. This was followed by a three month private study tour to the wine regions of France, Eastern Australia and California. As a butler/estate manager, Hogan worked in Aspen
Aspen
Populus section Populus, of the Populus genus, includes the aspen trees and the white poplar Populus alba. The five typical aspens are all native to cold regions with cool summers, in the north of the Northern Hemisphere, extending south at high altitudes in the mountains. The White Poplar, by...
, Houston, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
and the Bahamas.
When not involved in television production, Paul Hogan continues to work as a relief/temporary butler, trainer and consultant.