Rock Hudson
Movie Actor

Rock Hudson Net Worth

Rock Hudson was an iconic gay matinee idol born on November 17, 1925 in Winnetka, IL. He was best known for his roles in Magnificent Obsession and the mystery show McMillan & Wife. Sadly, he passed away in 1985 due to complications from AIDS.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 17, 1925
Birth Place Winnetka, IL
Age 95 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 2, 1985 (age 59)
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $22 million (2024)

About

Gay matinee idol who appeared in Magnificent Obsession and died of AIDS in 1985. He gained additional fame for his role in the mystery show, McMillan & Wife.

Before Fame

His father abandoned his family when Rock was very young. While attempting to break into the film industry, he was briefly employed as a truck driver.

Trivia

He was in a few romantic comedies with Doris Day.

Family Life

He married his agent's secretary, Phyllis Gates, in 1955 and they remained together until 1958. His father, Roy Harold Schere, Sr., was a man of Swiss and German ancestry. After he left, Rock's mother, Katherine Wood, married Wally Fitzgerald.

Associated With

He starred with Jane Wyman in Magnificent Obsession.

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