Statements (376)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Actor
gptkb:Person gptkb:biography |
| gptkbp:active_years |
1948-1985
1948-1984 1948–1984 |
| gptkbp:active_years_end |
gptkb:1984
|
| gptkbp:active_years_start |
1948
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Hollywood
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:David_Bret
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Cecil_B._De_Mille_Award
gptkb:Emmy_Awards gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award |
| gptkbp:biography |
Rock Hudson: His Story
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1925-11-17
November 17, 1925 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Winnetka,_Illinois
gptkb:Winnetka,_Illinois,_USA |
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Winnetka,_Illinois
|
| gptkbp:born_on |
November 17, 1925
|
| gptkbp:burial_place |
Cremated, ashes scattered
Cremated, ashes scattered at sea Cremated, ashes scattered at sea. |
| gptkbp:career_start |
gptkb:Actor
gptkb:Model Grew up in a working-class family Raised in a working-class family |
| gptkbp:cause_of_death |
gptkb:AIDS
AIDS-related complications |
| gptkbp:charity_work |
AIDS awareness
AIDS awareness and research |
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:None
gptkb:none |
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:Doris_Day
gptkb:George_Cukor gptkb:Elizabeth_Taylor gptkb:James_Dean gptkb:Douglas_Sirk |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:Hollywood's_Golden_Age
LGBT representation in media inspired future generations of actors Icon of masculinity increased visibility for LGBTQ issues inspired LGBTQ+ activism subject of documentaries and biopics symbol of masculinity in Hollywood influenced fashion and style in the 1950s and 1960s Pioneering gay actor in Hollywood Symbol of Hollywood glamour |
| gptkbp:death_date |
October 2, 1985
1985-10-02 |
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Beverly_Hills,_California,_USA
|
| gptkbp:debut |
gptkb:The_Loner
gptkb:The_World_of_Mr._Sweeney gptkb:The_20th_Century-Fox_Hour |
| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:AIDS
|
| gptkbp:died_on |
October 2, 1985
|
| gptkbp:documentary |
Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Illinois
gptkb:New_Trier_High_School |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
acting
Dramatic roles Romantic films his charm romantic comedies dramatic roles romantic films his philanthropic efforts His roles in romantic comedies his deep voice his tall stature his role in variety shows his contributions to film and television his good looks his role in horror films his roles in romantic comedies romantic roles in films romantic leading roles his role in community service Hollywood heartthrob his impact on American cinema his on-screen chemistry with co-stars his role in action films his role in adventure films his role in awareness campaigns his role in biographical films his role in biopics his role in changing perceptions of masculinity his role in charity events his role in children's shows his role in classic films his role in comedies his role in crime films his role in documentaries his role in educational programs his role in family films his role in fantasy films his role in fundraising efforts his role in game shows his role in health initiatives his role in historical dramas his role in made-for-TV films his role in miniseries his role in musicals his role in public service announcements his role in reality shows his role in romantic dramas his role in romantic thrillers his role in science fiction films his role in soap operas his role in talk shows his role in television movies his role in television series his role in the AIDS crisis awareness his role in thrillers his role in war films his role in westerns Hollywood leading man Romantic leading man roles |
| gptkbp:famous_person |
gptkb:Himself_in_Rock_Hudson's_Home_Movies
Mc Call in ' Mc Millan & Wife' Bob Merrick in Magnificent Obsession Brad Allen in Pillow Talk Captain Jim Mc Leod in The Spiral Road Dr. Michael H. Mc Gowan in The Last Sunset George in The Way We Were Jim in All That Heaven Allows Mc Call in Giant Steve in Send Me No Flowers Tommy in The Tarnished Angels |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
' I don't think of myself as a gay man. I think of myself as a man.'
" I think the most important thing is to be true to yourself." " I don't think of myself as a gay man. I think of myself as a man who happens to be gay." " I’m not a homosexual, I’m just a heterosexual who happens to be gay." " I’m not ashamed of being gay, but I’m not going to flaunt it either." " I’m not a homosexual, I’m a heterosexual who happens to be gay." " I just want to be remembered as a good actor." " I never thought of myself as a gay man. I just thought of myself as a man who loved men." " I don't think of myself as a gay man. I think of myself as a man." " I was never ashamed of being gay." |
| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:1984
gptkb:A_New_Kind_of_Love gptkb:A_Very_Special_Love gptkb:The_Last_Movie The Ambassador |
| gptkbp:film_debut |
gptkb:fighter_aircraft
1948 The Gentlemen from America |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:Berlin_International_Film_Festival
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival gptkb:Venice_Film_Festival |
| gptkbp:film_technique |
gptkb:The_Birdcage
gptkb:Brokeback_Mountain gptkb:Call_Me_by_Your_Name |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:A_Very_Special_Favor
gptkb:The_Spiral_Road gptkb:Lover_Come_Back gptkb:The_Rock_Hudson_Story gptkb:Send_Me_No_Flowers gptkb:Giant gptkb:The_Last_Sunset gptkb:All_That_Heaven_Allows |
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Roy_Harold_Scherer_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:gender |
gay
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Thriller
gptkb:biography gptkb:comedy gptkb:drama gptkb:thriller Romantic comedy romance western |
| gptkbp:has_cameo |
gptkb:The_Late_Late_Show_with_Craig_Ferguson
gptkb:The_Drew_Carey_Show gptkb:The_New_Dick_Van_Dyke_Show gptkb:The_Brady_Bunch gptkb:The_Carol_Burnett_Show gptkb:The_Golden_Girls gptkb:The_Hollywood_Squares gptkb:The_Mike_Douglas_Show gptkb:The_Muppet_Show gptkb:The_Talk gptkb:The_View gptkb:The_Simpsons gptkb:The_Tonight_Show_Starring_Johnny_Carson gptkb:The_Ed_Sullivan_Show gptkb:Will_&_Grace gptkb:The_Late_Show_with_David_Letterman gptkb:The_Love_Boat gptkb:The_Late_Late_Show_with_James_Corden gptkb:dynasty gptkb:The_Last_Movie |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:Hollywood's_Golden_Age
Romantic Film Genre LGBT Representation in Media |
| gptkbp:has_relationship_with |
gptkb:Phyllis_Gates
gptkb:Debbie_Reynolds gptkb:Natalie_Wood gptkb:Jane_Wyman gptkb:Elizabeth_Taylor gptkb:Linda_Evans gptkb:Dorothy_Malone gptkb:Jim_Nabors gptkb:Claudia_Cardinale gptkb:Susan_Saint_James gptkb:Gina_Lollobrigida |
| gptkbp:has_role |
gptkb:A_Very_Special_Favor
gptkb:Magnificent_Obsession gptkb:The_Last_Time_I_Saw_Paris gptkb:The_Way_We_Were gptkb:The_Rock_Hudson_Story gptkb:Pillow_Talk gptkb:Send_Me_No_Flowers gptkb:Giant gptkb:All_That_Heaven_Allows gptkb:The_Tarnished_Angels |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Rock Hudson
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:George_Clooney
male actors Future generations of actors future generations of actors LGBT representation in media many actors the portrayal of masculinity in film the representation of gay characters in media LGBTQ rights activism future LGBTQ actors the acceptance of LGBTQ actors in Hollywood the evolution of romantic comedy genre |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Clark_Gable
gptkb:James_Dean gptkb:Cary_Grant Hollywood studio system |
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
1950s
1960s 1970s |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-1861050144
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
Romantic films
romantic films Charismatic screen presence charismatic screen presence his roles in romantic comedies versatile acting skills Leading man in Hollywood Hollywood leading man handsome leading man image |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:last_appearance |
gptkb:dynasty
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:cultural_icon
AIDS activism LGBTQ+ advocacy Advocate for AIDS awareness Hollywood icon Pioneer for LGBTQ representation in Hollywood pioneering LGBTQ representation pioneering LGBTQ representation in Hollywood pioneering figure in LGBTQ+ visibility Pioneer for AIDS awareness Influence on LGBTQ+ rights advocacy Pioneering gay actor |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:Forest_Lawn_Memorial_Park
|
| gptkbp:notable_film |
gptkb:Pillow_Talk
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:A_Very_Special_Favor
gptkb:Magnificent_Obsession gptkb:The_Last_Time_I_Saw_Paris gptkb:The_Rock_Hudson_Story gptkb:Pillow_Talk gptkb:Send_Me_No_Flowers gptkb:Giant gptkb:All_That_Heaven_Allows |
| gptkbp:notable_works |
gptkb:Pillow_Talk
gptkb:Giant gptkb:All_That_Heaven_Allows |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Actor
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
224
|
| gptkbp:pairing |
gptkb:Doris_Day
|
| gptkbp:partnership |
gptkb:Doris_Day
gptkb:Jim_Nabors gptkb:Marc_Christian |
| gptkbp:personal_life |
Closeted during most of his career
Had a close friendship with Elizabeth Taylor Had a long-term relationship with Marc Christian Married to Phyllis Gates from 1955 to 1958 Publicly announced his AIDS diagnosis in 1985 married to Phyllis Gates |
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
gptkb:fundraising_events
public awareness campaigns advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights donations to charities support for AIDS research |
| gptkbp:portrayed_in |
gptkb:Rudolph_Valentino
gptkb:George_Cukor gptkb:Hollywood gptkb:The_Rock_Hudson_Story gptkb:The_Secret_Life_of_Rock_Hudson gptkb:The_Last_of_the_American_Heroes characters in comedies A gay character in ' The Last Sunset'. Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger Hollywood (TV series) The Rock Hudson Story (TV movie) The Secret Life of Rock Hudson (documentary) Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger (biography) characters in dramatic situations characters in romantic relationships Hollywood biopics |
| gptkbp:posthumous_recognition |
gptkb:Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame
Documentaries about his life Tributes in film and television Books written about him Tributes in various media Inducted into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Rock Hudson's Life and Legacy |
| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:Roy_Harold_Scherer_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:primary_role |
gptkb:Magnificent_Obsession
|
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:1991
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Robson_Books
|
| gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Jim_Nabors
gptkb:Marc_Christian |
| gptkbp:relationship_with |
gptkb:Debbie_Reynolds
gptkb:Linda_Evans gptkb:Dorothy_Malone gptkb:Gina_Lollobrigida gptkb:Susan_Hayward |
| gptkbp:resting_place |
Cremated, ashes scattered at sea
|
| gptkbp:signature |
romantic dramas
Rock Hudson's signature Mc Callister in Giant |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Phyllis_Gates
|
| gptkbp:starred_in |
gptkb:A_Very_Special_Favor
gptkb:The_Spiral_Road gptkb:Sandra_Dee gptkb:Doris_Day gptkb:That_Touch_of_Mink gptkb:Magnificent_Obsession gptkb:The_Last_Time_I_Saw_Paris gptkb:The_Way_We_Were gptkb:Lover_Come_Back gptkb:The_Devil_at_4_O'_Clock gptkb:The_World,_the_Flesh_and_the_Devil gptkb:Rock_Hudson gptkb:Jane_Wyman gptkb:Elizabeth_Taylor gptkb:Shelley_Winters gptkb:Bette_Davis gptkb:The_Rock_Hudson_Story gptkb:The_Thrill_of_It_All gptkb:Pillow_Talk gptkb:Send_Me_No_Flowers gptkb:The_Glass_Bottom_Boat gptkb:The_Day_of_the_Locust gptkb:Giant gptkb:Claudette_Colbert gptkb:The_Last_Sunset gptkb:All_That_Heaven_Allows gptkb:The_Undefeated gptkb:The_Best_of_Everything gptkb:The_7th_Dawn gptkb:The_Tarnished_Angels The Golden Blade The Man's Favorite Sport? |
| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:Rock_Hudson
|
| gptkbp:television_show |
gptkb:The_Dean_Martin_Show
gptkb:Mc_Millan_&_Wife gptkb:The_Rock_Hudson_Show |
| gptkbp:title |
Dark and Handsome Stranger
|
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
Romantic Comedies
Dramatic Roles Hollywood Star |
| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actor_in_a_Motion_Picture_–_Musical_or_Comedy
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival_Best_Actor_Award gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_Wayne
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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