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Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson (born Roy Harold Scherer Jr.; November 17, 1925 – October 2, 1985) was an American actor. One of the most popular film stars of his time, he had a screen career spanning more than three decades, and was a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Hudson achieved stardom with his role in Magnificent Obsession (1954), followed by All That Heaven Allows (1955), and Giant (1956), for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor. Hudson also found continued success with a string of romantic comedies co-starring Doris Day: Pillow Talk (1959), Lover Come Back (1961), and Send Me No Flowers (1964). During the late 1960s, his films included Seconds (1966), Tobruk (1967), and Ice Station Zebra (1968). Unhappy with the film scripts he was offered, Hudson formed his own film production companies, first 7 Pictures Corporation, then later Gibraltar Pictures, to have more control over his roles; later he turned to television, starring in the mystery series McMillan & Wife (1971–1977). His last role was as a guest star on the fifth season (1984–1985) of 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, at age 59.

Infobox

Born
Roy Harold Scherer Jr.(1925-11-17)November 17, 1925Winnetka, Illinois, U.S.
Died
October 2, 1985(1985-10-02) (aged 59)Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Cause of death
AIDS-related complications
Monuments
Cenotaph at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Cathedral City, California
Other names
Roy Harold Fitzgerald (adoption surname from stepfather)
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1948–1985
Spouse
mw- Phyllis Gates (m. 1955; div. 1958)
Awards
Hollywood Walk of Fame

Tables

· Awards
1956
Photoplay Awards
Role(s)
Most Popular Male Star
Notes
Himself
1958
Role(s)
Top Male Star
1959
Role(s)
Best Actor – International
Notes
This Earth Is Mine
Role(s)
World Film Favorite – Male
Notes
Himself
Laurel Awards
Role(s)
Top Male Star
Photoplay Awards
Role(s)
Most Popular Male Star
1960
Bambi Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor – International
Notes
Pillow Talk
Golden Globe Award
Role(s)
World Film Favorite – Male
Notes
Himself
Laurel Awards
Role(s)
Top Male Star
1961
Bambi Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor – International
Notes
Come September
Golden Globe Award
Role(s)
World Film Favorite – Male
Notes
Himself
1962
Bambi Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor – International
Notes
The Spiral Road
1963
Golden Globe Award
Role(s)
World Film Favorite – Male
Notes
Himself
Laurel Awards
Role(s)
Top Male Star
1964
Bambi Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor – International
Notes
Man's Favorite Sport?
1967
Seconds
1976
Role(s)
Best Foreign Actor (Mejor Actor Extranjero)
Notes
McMillan & Wife
Year
Award
Category
Work
1956
Photoplay Awards
Most Popular Male Star
Himself
1957
1958
Laurel Awards
Top Male Star
1959
Bambi Awards
Best Actor – International
This Earth Is Mine
1959
Golden Globe Award
World Film Favorite – Male
Himself
1959
Laurel Awards
Top Male Star
1959
Photoplay Awards
Most Popular Male Star
1960
Bambi Awards
Best Actor – International
Pillow Talk
1960
Golden Globe Award
World Film Favorite – Male
Himself
1960
Laurel Awards
Top Male Star
1961
Bambi Awards
Best Actor – International
Come September
1961
Golden Globe Award
World Film Favorite – Male
Himself
1962
Bambi Awards
Best Actor – International
The Spiral Road
1963
Golden Globe Award
World Film Favorite – Male
Himself
1963
Laurel Awards
Top Male Star
1964
Bambi Awards
Best Actor – International
Man's Favorite Sport?
1967
Seconds
1976
TP de Oro
Best Foreign Actor (Mejor Actor Extranjero)
McMillan & Wife

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