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About Rock Hudson
Rock Hudson was an American actor.
His Highlights/Legacy
Films: "Giant", "Pillow Talk", "Lover Come Back", "Send Me No Flowers".
TV: "McMillan & Wife", "Dynasty".
He received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. He is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and most popular actors of all time.
His Awards
He was nominated for an Academy Award and 5 Golden Globes (4 wins).
His Personal Life
He was married once. Though he kept his personal life out of the headlines, it was well known in Hollywood that he was gay.
He died at the age of 59, becoming the first major celebrity in the world to die from AIDS. After his death, his friend Elizabeth Taylor purchased a bronze plaque for Hudson on the West Hollywood Memorial Walk.
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Rock Hudson's Popularity
Rock Hudson was a famous American actor, who was born on November 17, 1925. As a person born on this date, Rock Hudson is listed in our database as the 7th most popular celebrity for the day (November 17) and the 13th most popular for the year (1925).
People born on November 17 fall under the Zodiac sign of Scorpio, the Scorpion. Rock Hudson is the 254th most popular Scorpio.
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