Oliver Rutledge Hudson (born September 7, 1976)[1] 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.
Oliver Hudson | |
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 Hudson in 2008 | |
| Born | Oliver Rutledge Hudson September 7, 1976 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Bill Hudson Goldie Hawn |
| Relatives | Kate Hudson (sister) Wyatt Russell (half-brother) Mark Hudson (uncle) Brett Hudson (uncle) Sarah Hudson (cousin) |
Early life
editHudson was born in Los Angeles to Academy Award-winning actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson.[1] After his parents divorced in 1980, he and his sister, actress Kate Hudson, were raised in Colorado by their mother and her partner, actor Kurt Russell. He has four half-siblings: Emily and Zachary, from his biological father's marriage to actress Cindy Williams; Lalania, from another of his father's relationships in 2006; and Wyatt, from his mother's relationship with Kurt Russell.[2]
Hudson is of Italian descent via his father; English and German descent through his maternal grandfather, and Hungarian Jewish descent through his maternal grandmother.[3][4] He was raised in the Jewish faith.[5][better source needed]
Career
editHudson 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.[6]
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).[citation needed] In 2013, Hudson was cast in the recurring role of Jeff Fordham for the second season on the ABC drama series Nashville.[7][8] Hudson later was promoted to series regular for the third season.[9]
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. [citation needed] Also in 2015, Hudson and his sister, Kate Hudson, launched FL2, a men's activewear line and subsidiary of Fabletics.[10] In 2017, Hudson was cast in the lead role of Martin in the ABC sitcom Splitting Up Together[11] 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.[12] More recently, he was attached to developing World's Best Dad via Jupiter Entertainment, after signing a first look deal with his production company Bronco Productions.[13]
Personal life
editHudson married actress Erinn Bartlett on June 9, 2006, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.[14] The couple have three children: two sons, born 2007 and 2010,[15] and a daughter born 2013.[16]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Kill the Man | Revolutionary #1 | |
| 1999 | The Out-of-Towners | Alan Clark | |
| 2000 | Rocket's Red Glare | Hank Baker | |
| 2000 | The Smokers | David | |
| 2001 | Going Greek | Ziegler | |
| 2002 | New Best Friend | Josh | |
| 2003 | As Virgins Fall | Corky Stevens | |
| 2005 | Mr. Dramatic | Mr. Dramatic | Short film |
| 2006 | The Breed | John | |
| 2006 | Black Christmas | Kyle Autry | |
| 2008 | Strange Wilderness | TJ / Animal Handler | |
| 2013 | Grown Ups 2 | Kyle | |
| 2014 | Walk of Shame | Kyle | |
| 2018 | The Christmas Chronicles | Doug Pierce | |
| 2021 | Injustice | Plastic Man | Voice[17] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star | Jace Darnell | Series regular (11 episodes) |
| 2002–2003 | Dawson's Creek | Eddie Doling | Series Regular; Season 6 (16 episodes) |
| 2004–2005 | The Mountain | David Carver Jr. | Series regular (13 episodes) |
| 2006 | 10.5: Apocalypse | Will Malloy | Movie |
| 2007 | The Weekend | Julian | Unsold TV Pilot |
| 2007 | Carolina Moon | Cade Lavelle | Movie |
| 2007–2013 | Rules of Engagement | Adam Rhodes | Series regular (100 episodes) |
| 2013–2015 | Nashville | Jeff Fordham | Recurring: seasons 2, 4; regular: season 3 (40 episodes) |
| 2015–2016 | Scream Queens | Weston "Wes" Gardner | Main role: season 1 (12 episodes); Recurring: season 2 (2 episodes) |
| 2016 | Journey Back to Christmas | Sheriff | Hallmark Movie |
| 2018 | Medal of Honor | Etchberger | Episode: "Richard Etchberger" |
| 2018 | The Guest Book | Paul | Episode: "Someplace Other Than Here" |
| 2018–2019 | Splitting Up Together | Martin | Main role (26 episodes) |
| 2022 | The Cleaning Lady | Garrett Miller | Main role |
| 2023 | And Just Like That... | Lyle | Guest: season 2 (2 episodes) |
| TBD | The Three of Us | Will | Main role |
References
edit- ^ a b "Oliver Hudson Biography: Actor (1976–)". Biography.com (FYI / A&E Networks). Archived from the original on November 29, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
- ^ "Oliver Hudson". Bio. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
- ^ "Golden Child An Interview with Actress Kate Hudson". Irish Connections. Archived from the original on April 1, 2009. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
- ^ Fisher, Emily (May 14, 1975). "The Hudson Brothers Ensnarled into the 'Hollywood Situation'". The St. Petersburg Times. p. 2-D. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
- ^ Moore, Camille (June 23, 2015). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Oliver Hudson". Celebrity Toob. Celebrity Toob Copyright. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
- ^ "Oliver Hudson". Movies.yahoo.com. Retrieved October 3, 2013.
- ^ Bucksbaum, Sydney. "'Nashville' Season 2 casts Oliver Hudson as Rayna's new boss...and love interest?". Archived from the original on August 2, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 31, 2013). "Oliver Hudson Joins 'Nashville' In Major Recurring Role". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2013.
- ^ "Oliver Hudson & Will Chase Promoted To Regular On ABC's 'Nashville'". Deadline Hollywood. March 11, 2014. Archived from the original on March 14, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- ^ Aria Hughes, WWD. "Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson Celebrate FL2 Launch." June 4, 2015.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 1, 2017). "Oliver Hudson To Star In 'Splitting Up Together' ABC Comedy Pilot From Emily Kapnek". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 24, 2020). "Oliver Hudson & Malin Akerman To Star In 'The Three Of Us' CBS Comedy Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
- ^ White, Peter (April 12, 2021). "Oliver Hudson Developing 'World's Best Dad' With Jupiter Entertainment After Striking First-Look Deal Via His Bronco Productions". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ "Erinn Bartlett and Oliver Hudson Wedding". Celebrity Bride Guide. February 9, 2013. Archived from the original on October 28, 2013.
- ^ "Breaking Baby News!". E! Online. March 27, 2007.
- ^ "Oliver Hudson Welcomes Daughter Rio Laura". People. July 22, 2013. Archived from the original on July 22, 2013.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (July 21, 2021). "DC's 'Injustice' Sets Cast for Animated Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 21, 2021.