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Caroline Malarney Blue English 12/3/14 When people hear the name Rock Hudson, most would remember a famous, handsome, and talented actor. However, if you did your research you would see Rock Hudson was not only a hugely successful actor, but also a deeply troubled man with a tragic life. Roy Harold Scherer Jr. was born November 17, 1925 in Winnetka, Illinois(“Rock Hudson.”Bio). He was the only child of Katherine Wood and Roy Harold Scherer, Sr. (“Rock Hudson.” Official site). After the stock market crash of 1933 his father abandoned the family, and he was raised by his mother. (“Rock Hudson.” Official site). Roy attended Trier High School (“Rock Hudson.”Bio). He was a singer in his school's glee club. He was remembered …show more content…
as being a shy boy with an “easy Hudson pictured in Naval Uniform going” demeanor who delivered newspapers, ran errands for elderly women in the neighborhood, and worked as a golf caddy for extra money(“Rock Hudson.” Official site).
After graduating from Trier, Roy went on to serve in the Philippines as an aircraft mechanic for the United States Navy during World War II. (“Rock Hudson.”Bio). After serving his country Scherer moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career(“Rock Hudson.” Official site). He worked as a truck driver for a period of time until “talent scout Henry Wilson took an interest in him and made him his protege”(“Rock Hudson”. Bio) Wilson would later give him his famous stage name, Rock Hudson.(“Rock …show more content…
Hudson.”Bio). Hudson started off his career with a role in the Warner brothers film “Fighter Squadron” . It took him 38 takes to successfully deliver his only line in the film (“Rock Hudson.” Official site). Wilson decided that Hudson needed professional training. He hired people to coach him in acting, singing, dancing, fencing, and horseback riding. (“Rock Hudson.” Official site). Hudson pictured with longtime friend Doris Day in hit movie “Pillow Talk” Due to his good looks, he was featured on the cover of many movie magazines. Douglas Sirk gave the actor his first leading role, in the 1954 film Magnificent Obsession (“Rock Hudson.” Official site). The film received great reviews, and Hudson was named the most popular actor of the year. His popularity went through the roof with his hit film Giant in 1956. (“Rock Hudson” Official site). Hudson was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Actor category(Maltin.“Overview of Rock Hudson”). Following these roles, he made a series of romantic comedies. The film “Pillow Talk” would be where he would meet his soon to be best friend, Doris Day. They would go on to star in two more films together, both of which were also wildly popular. They remained close friends until his death. (Maltin.“Overview of Rock Hudson”). Even with all this fame surrounding him Rock still was battling a personal issue.
Women worshiped him and he wouldn’t give them a second glance. Everyone could only help but wonder “why?”. While having a conversation with a friend he mentioned “one of these days I’m going to have a lot to tell”(Clarke). Hudson’s secret was that he was gay. The only people let in on this secret were Warner Brothers Studio and his friend Doris Day, who was sworn to secrecy. (Clarke.“Double Life”) Living in a time where being gay was considered morally wrong, Warner Brothers decided they had to do something before too many rumors surfaced, so, they decided to stage a marriage between Rock and Phyllis Gates (Maltin.“Overview of Rock Hudson”). The marriage lasted 3 years but soon began to fall apart when they both realized they were not happy and it needed to end. Phyllis released a statement saying, “The Rock Hudson you see on the screen is very romantic but the Rock I lived with was anything but that.”(Clarke). She cited “mental cruelty” in their divorce proceedings. Fearing for his career he settled the divorce quietly and without
drama. Unfortunately for this famous fellow, his life and career came to an end all too quickly. Rock contracted the HIV virus in 1985 while filming his new show “Dynasty” and would become the first major Hollywood actor to admit to being gay (Maltin.“Overview of Rock Hudson”). Hudson announced his diagnosis in Paris on July 25,1985 (“Hollywood Icon dies of Aids”). By addressing the virus he helped it to no longer be considered the “gay plague”(“Hollywood Icon dies of Aids”). He helped opened people’s eyes to what a terrible disease this was and even got his good friend President Reagan involved in fundraising activities (“Hollywood Icon dies of Aids”). The beloved Rock Hudson died on October 2, 1985, surrounded by friends, family, and his partner Marc Christian (“Rock Hudson”. Bio). Doris Day, long time friend and co-star of the actor said, “If there is a Heaven I’m sure our Rock is there.” (Day). He will forever be remembered for his timeless movies, remarkable good looks, and for his contributions to the study of AIDS.
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