Rock Hudson
Actor, Film actor
1925 – 1985
Who was Rock Hudson?
Rock Hudson was an American actor. Although he was widely known as a leading man in the 1950s and 1960s, notably in romantic comedies opposite Doris Day, Hudson is also recognized for dramatic roles in films such as Giant and Magnificent Obsession. In later years, he found success in television, starring in the popular mystery series McMillan & Wife and the soap opera Dynasty.
Hudson was voted Star of the Year, Favorite Leading Man, and similar titles by numerous film magazines. The 6 ft 4 in tall actor was one of the most popular movie stars of his time. He completed nearly 70 films and starred in several television productions during a career that spanned over four decades. Hudson died in 1985, becoming the first major celebrity to die from an AIDS-related illness.
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- Born
- Nov 17, 1925
Winnetka - Also known as
- Leroy Harold Scherer, Jr.
- Hudson
- Leroy
- Mr Beefcake
- Roy Harold Scherer, Jr.
- Rock Pyle
- Roy Harold Scherer Jr.
- Roy Harold Fitzgerald
- Fitz
- Roy
- Parents
- Spouses
- Phyllis Gates
(1955/11/09 - 1958/08/13)
- Phyllis Gates
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Oct 2, 1985
Beverly Hills
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on July 23, 2013
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