David Alan Grier
American actor and comedian
Rock Hudson was a hugely popular American actor during Hollywood’s Golden Age, known for his roles in films like Magnificent Obsession, All That Heaven Allows, and Giant. He also found success in romantic comedies with Doris Day and later on TV, but sadly passed away from an AIDS-related illness in 1985 at the age of 59.
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About the Rock Hudson
Rock Hudsonwas an American actor. One of the most popular movie stars of his time, he had a screen career spanning more than three decades. He was a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Hollywood.
He achieved stardom with his role in Magnificent Obsessionof the primetime ABC soap opera Dynasty, until an AIDS-related illness made it impossible for him to continue.
Although he was discreet regarding his sexual orientation, it was known among Hudson’s colleagues in the film industry that he was gay. In 1984, Hudson was diagnosed with AIDS. The following year, he became one of the first celebrities to disclose his AIDS diagnosis. Hudson was the first major American celebrity to die from an AIDS-related illness, on October 2, 1985, at age 59.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rock Hudson’s real name was Roy Harold Scherer Jr.
Rock Hudson’s most famous film role was in the 1956 movie Giant, for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Rock Hudson starred in a string of successful romantic comedies with Doris Day, including Pillow Talk, Lover Come Back, and Send Me No Flowers.
In the late 1960s, Rock Hudson’s films included Seconds, Tobruk, and Ice Station Zebra, as he became unhappy with the film scripts he was being offered.
Rock Hudson’s last role was as a guest star on the fifth season of the primetime soap opera Dynasty, until an AIDS-related illness made it impossible for him to continue.
Rock Hudson died on October 2, 1985, at the age of 59, from an AIDS-related illness, becoming one of the first major American celebrities to publicly disclose their AIDS diagnosis.
Although Rock Hudson was discreet about his sexual orientation, it was known among his colleagues in the film industry that he was gay.
3 Quotes by Rock Hudson
- 1.
Why don’t you put that in the headline: ‘He Only Did Three With Doris!’ Set a lot of people straight.
Rock HudsonAmerican actor (1925-1985)
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I’m notorious for giving a bad interview. I’m an actor and I can’t help but feel I’m boring when I’m on as myself.
Rock HudsonAmerican actor (1925-1985)
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I had to overcome the name Rock. If I’d been as hip then as I am now, I would have never consented to be named Rock.
Rock HudsonAmerican actor (1925-1985)