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My Take
Rock Hudson's filmography made him a star, but his final months made him historic, and that is what I keep coming back to. For three decades he embodied the polished leading man of Hollywood's Golden Age, a towering ideal shaped by the studio system. Then, in 1985, the disclosure of his illness did something no film ever could: it put a beloved, familiar face on an epidemic the public had been allowed to ignore. I do not think he set out to be a symbol, but the impact was real and lasting. The handsome screen idol ended up changing more minds than any of his romances.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rock Hudson
- Name (Japanese)
- ロック・ハドソン
- Reading
- ろっく・はどそん
- Born
- November 17, 1925 – October 2, 1985
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
- Origin
- Winnetka, Illinois, United States
- Height
- 196 cm
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / actor / HIV/AIDS activist
2. Background
- High school
- New Trier High School
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rock Hudson born?
November 17, 1925 – October 2, 1985.
Where is Rock Hudson from?
Rock Hudson is from Winnetka, Illinois, United States.
What does Rock Hudson do?
Rock Hudson works as television actor, film actor, stage actor, actor, HIV/AIDS activist.
How tall is Rock Hudson?
Rock Hudson is 196 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.