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    Hudson, Rock

    One of Hudson's best known movies is "Giant". Who wrote the novel?Rock Hudson Movies

      Edna Ferber. Liz Taylor played his wife. The movie is meant to be a "sprawling epic", but it doesn't quite make it.

    Which WWII movie stars Hudson?Rock Hudson Movies

      Tobruk. Hudson stars in this action movie. "Anzio" starred Robert Mitchum. "Midway" featured an ensemble cast. "Wake" was an oldie with Brian Donlevy.

    Who did NOT co-star with Hudson in "Written on the Wind?Rock Hudson Movies

      Richard Widmark. Good soap. Hudson is the strong silent type while Stack is a friend with problems. Malone and Bacall are the women in their lives: one is a woman of character - and one is not.

    Hudson starred as Taza, son of a famous Indian chief. Which one?Rock Hudson Movies

      Cochise. The full movie title is "Taza, Son of Cochise".

    Hudson stars in "The Lawless Breed". The movie is about what legendary western figure?Rock Hudson Movies

      John Wesley Hardin. They cleaned up Hardin's character a bit (of course), but it's supposed to be his "true" story.

    Hudson starred in "Ice Station Zebra". Who wrote the novel?Rock Hudson Movies

      Alastair Maclean. Maclean also wrote "Guns of Navarone". Here, Hudson and the Soviets clash at the top of the world. Jim Brown and Ernest Borgnine round out the cast.

    Hudson also starred in a John Wayne western. Which one?Rock Hudson Movies

      The Undefeated. Not memorable.

    Hudson starred in "Magnificent Obsession". Who was his co-star?Rock Hudson Movies

      Jane Wyman. From the Lloyd C. Douglas novel. Playboy Hudson reforms and becomes a solid citizen. Not bad.

    Hudson often teamed with Doris Day; "Pillow Talk" may be the best of their movies together. In that movie, how did playboy Hudson try to charm women?Rock Hudson Movies

      He composed a song for them. Actually it was one tune - only the name of the woman changed.

    In what state was Rock born?Rock Hudson: Tall, Dark & Handsome

      Illinois. Rock Hudson was born on November 17, 1925 in Winnetka, Illinois.

    How many times had Rock been legally married?Rock Hudson: Tall, Dark & Handsome

      Once. The only wife Rock ever had was actress, Phyllis Gates. They married in 1955 only to divorce in 1958.

    Was the character Rock played in "McMillan and Wife" the leading role?Rock Hudson: Tall, Dark & Handsome

      Yes. Rock played the role of Commissioner Stewart McMillan in the TV series, "McMillan and Wife". Susan St. James played the role of his wife, Sally. "McMillan and Wife" ran from 1971 to 1976. After it went off the air, Rock had a recurring role in "Dynasty" as Daniel Reece.

    What is the title of Rock's autobiography?Rock Hudson: Tall, Dark & Handsome

      Rock Hudson: His Story. "Rock Hudson: His Story" was published by Avon and released in April 1987. It was re-released in May 1989 by the publishers, William Morrow.

    Is Rock's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located on Hollywood Blvd?Rock Hudson: Tall, Dark & Handsome

      Yes. The address to Rock's star is 6104 Hollywood Blvd.

    How much was Rock's former lover, Marc Christian, originally awarded in a battle over his estate after his death?Rock Hudson: Tall, Dark & Handsome

      $21 million. Marc accused Rock and his assistant of conspiring to hide Rock's terrible secret. He was awarded $21 million by a jury, but the judge reduced the amount to $5 million. Rock's estate appealed, but in 1991, a settlement was reached out of court. Marc was later tested for the HIV virus and the results were negative.

    In what year did Rock announce that he was dying from AIDS?Rock Hudson: Tall, Dark & Handsome

      1984. Rock began to have health problems in the early 1980s, and had quintuple bypass heart surgery. As time passed, his health continued to get worse. In 1984 Rock announced that he had AIDS. He was the first celebrity to make his suffering from the disease public. Rock’s honesty about his illness brought much needed awareness to the disease.

    In what year did Rock's life end?Rock Hudson: Tall, Dark & Handsome

      1985. Rock Hudson was born on November 17, 1925 and died on October 2, 1985, 46 days before his 60th birthday.

    What was the last film Rock made?Rock Hudson: Tall, Dark & Handsome

      The Ambassador. Rock Hudson played the role of Frank Stevenson and co-starred along side Ellen Burstyn and Robert Mitchum in 1984's "The Ambassador".

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