AustLit

'This article examines the star status and screen persona of the late Steve Irwin. Through reference to his appearances in television series, but principally in relation to his performance in his only feature film (Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, 2002) it offers an analysis of the nature and construction of his star image, its integration within other incarnations of Australian cultural identity, and its significance in national terms. This star persona is compared with other character types and embodiments of national identity propagated by the Australian cinema. On the basis of this analysis, the significance, pervasiveness and popularity of the Irwin image as a national icon, consumed by an international audience, is considered within its global media context.'

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