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Oliver Hudson

American actor


American actor

FieldValue
nameOliver Hudson
imageOliver Hudson.jpg
captionHudson in 2008
birth_nameOliver Rutledge Hudson
birth_date
birth_placeLos Angeles, California, U.S.
occupationActor
years_active1999–present
spouse
parentsBill Hudson
Goldie Hawn
relativesKate Hudson (sister)
Wyatt Russell (half-brother)
Mark Hudson (uncle)
Brett Hudson (uncle)
Sarah Hudson (cousin)
children3

Goldie Hawn Wyatt Russell (half-brother) Mark Hudson (uncle) Brett Hudson (uncle) Sarah Hudson (cousin) Oliver Rutledge Hudson (born September 7, 1976) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Adam Rhodes in the CBS comedy series Rules of Engagement (2007–2013), Jeff Fordham on the ABC musical drama series Nashville (2013–2015) and Wes Gardner in the Fox horror comedy Scream Queens. He appeared as one of the main cast members of the ABC sitcom Splitting Up Together, produced by Ellen DeGeneres. In 2022, he played FBI agent Garrett Miller in Fox's The Cleaning Lady.

Early life

Hudson was born in Los Angeles to Academy Award-winning actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson.

Hudson is of Italian descent via his father; English and German descent through his maternal grandfather, and Hungarian Jewish descent through his maternal grandmother.

Career

Hudson appeared opposite his mother in the 1999 comedy film The Out-of-Towners and later starred in several teen movies, such as The Smokers and Going Greek. In 2002, he played the lead role of The WB comedy series My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star. Hudson also appeared in a recurring role opposite Katie Holmes as her love interest, Eddie Doling, in sixteen episodes of Dawson's Creek from 2002 to 2003.

Hudson starred in The WB series The Mountain from 2004 to 2005; the show was canceled after 13 episodes. In 2006, he starred in horror films The Breed and Black Christmas. He also starred with Claire Forlani in the Lifetime movie Carolina Moon in 2007. From 2007 to 2013, Hudson starred as Adam Rhodes in the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement (2007–2013). In 2013, Hudson was cast in the recurring role of Jeff Fordham for the second season on the ABC drama series Nashville. Hudson later was promoted to series regular for the third season.

In 2015, Hudson was cast as a series regular on the horror comedy anthology series Scream Queens playing Wes Gardner, the father of a college sorority pledge member. Also in 2015, Hudson and his sister, Kate Hudson, launched FL2, a men's activewear line and subsidiary of Fabletics. In 2017, Hudson was cast in the lead role of Martin in the ABC sitcom Splitting Up Together which premiered in 2018. The series was cancelled after two seasons.

On September 22, 2019, he became the first panelist to win the Doris Award on the ABC version of To Tell the Truth. Through 2022, he starred as FBI agent Garrett Miller, in the first two seasons of Fox's The Cleaning Lady.

Hudson will play in the lead role of Will in the CBS comedy pilot The Three of Us which was created by Frank Pines. The release date has not yet been announced. More recently, he was attached to developing Worlds Best Dad via Jupiter Entertainment, after signing a first look deal with his production company Bronco Productions.

Personal life

Hudson married actress Erinn Bartlett on June 9, 2006, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The couple have three children: two sons, Wilder Brooks Hudson (b. August 23, 2007) and Bodhi Hawn Hudson (b. March 19, 2010), and a daughter, Rio Laura Hudson (b. July 18, 2013).

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
1999Kill the ManRevolutionary #1
The Out-of-TownersAlan Clark
2000Rocket's Red GlareHank Baker
The SmokersDavid
2001Going GreekZiegler
2002New Best FriendJosh
2003As Virgins FallCorky Stevens
2005Mr. DramaticMr. DramaticShort film
2006The BreedJohn
Black ChristmasKyle Autry
2008Strange WildernessTJ / Animal Handler
2013Grown Ups 2Kyle
2014Walk of ShameKyle
2016Journey Back to ChristmasJake
2018The Christmas ChroniclesDoug Pierce
2021InjusticePlastic ManVoice
2025Happy Gilmore 2Harley
A Merry Little Ex-MasEverett

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002My Guide to Becoming a Rock StarJace DarnellSeries regular (11 episodes)
2002–2003Dawson's CreekEddie DolingSeries Regular; Season 6 (16 episodes)
2004–2005The MountainDavid Carver Jr.Series regular (13 episodes)
200610.5: ApocalypseWill MalloyMovie
2007The WeekendJulianUnsold TV Pilot
Carolina MoonCade LavelleMovie
2007–2013Rules of EngagementAdam RhodesSeries regular (100 episodes)
2013–2015NashvilleJeff FordhamRecurring: seasons 2, 4; regular: season 3 (40 episodes)
2015–2016Scream QueensWeston "Wes" GardnerMain role: season 1 (12 episodes); Recurring: season 2 (2 episodes)
2016Journey Back to ChristmasSheriffHallmark Movie
2018Medal of HonorEtchbergerEpisode: "Richard Etchberger"
The Guest BookPaulEpisode: "Someplace Other Than Here"
2018–2019Splitting Up TogetherMartinMain role (26 episodes)
2022The Cleaning LadyGarrett MillerMain role
2023And Just Like That...LyleGuest: season 2 (2 episodes)
2024UnprisonedJohnnyEpisode: "The Legend of the Rollerblades"
2025Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday CompetitionHost3 Episodes
The Three of UsWillMain role

References

References

  1. "Oliver Hudson Biography: Actor (1976–)". [[Biography.com]] ([[FYI (TV network).
  2. "Oliver Hudson".
  3. "Golden Child An Interview with Actress Kate Hudson". Irish Connections.
  4. Fisher, Emily. (May 14, 1975). "The Hudson Brothers Ensnarled into the 'Hollywood Situation'". The St. Petersburg Times.
  5. (June 23, 2015). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Oliver Hudson". Celebrity Toob Copyright.
  6. "Oliver Hudson". Movies.yahoo.com.
  7. Bucksbaum, Sydney. "'Nashville' Season 2 casts Oliver Hudson as Rayna's new boss...and love interest?".
  8. Andreeva, Nellie. (July 31, 2013). "Oliver Hudson Joins 'Nashville' In Major Recurring Role". [[Deadline Hollywood]].
  9. (March 11, 2014). "Oliver Hudson & Will Chase Promoted To Regular On ABC's 'Nashville'". [[Deadline Hollywood]].
  10. Aria Hughes, WWD. "[http://wwd.com/eye/parties/kate-hudson-oliver-hudson-fl2-launch-10142256/ Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson Celebrate FL2 Launch]." June 4, 2015.
  11. Andreeva, Nellie. (March 1, 2017). "Oliver Hudson To Star In 'Splitting Up Together' ABC Comedy Pilot From Emily Kapnek". [[Deadline Hollywood]].
  12. Andreeva, Nellie. (February 24, 2020). "Oliver Hudson & Malin Akerman To Star In 'The Three Of Us' CBS Comedy Pilot". [[Deadline Hollywood]].
  13. White, Peter. (2021-04-12). "Oliver Hudson Developing 'World's Best Dad' With Jupiter Entertainment After Striking First-Look Deal Via His Bronco Productions".
  14. (February 9, 2013). "Erinn Bartlett and Oliver Hudson Wedding". Celebrity Bride Guide.
  15. (March 27, 2007). "Breaking Baby News!". E! Online.
  16. (July 22, 2013). "Oliver Hudson Welcomes Daughter Rio Laura". [[People (magazine).
  17. Couch, Aaron. (July 21, 2021). "DC's 'Injustice' Sets Cast for Animated Movie (Exclusive)".
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