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Name: Rock Hudson
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Date of Birth:
November 17, 1925
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Place of Birth:
Winnetka, Illinois, USA
Mini-bio:
Born with the name of Roy Harold Scherer Jr., Rock Hudson changed his name when he got into acting- not until after he returned from WWII. It was his striking good looks and impressive size that made
...( read more)him an obvious choice for a leading man. Best known for his several "Bedroom Comedies", Rock won many awards over the years and was nominated for an Oscar. He was one of the first major public figures to announce he had the AIDS virus, and did much great work in raising awareness for the disease. He passed away in 1985.