Bill Hudson (singer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bill Hudson
Hudson in 1974
Born	William Louis Hudson Jr. (1949-10-17) October 17, 1949 (age 75) Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Occupation	Musician, actor
Years active	1965–2015
Spouse(s)	Goldie Hawn ​ ​ (m. 1976; div. 1982)​ Cindy Williams ​ ​ (m. 1982; div. 2000)​
Children	5, including Oliver and Kate
Relatives	Mark Hudson (brother) Brett Hudson (brother) Sarah Hudson (niece)

William Louis Hudson Jr. (born October 17, 1949) is an American musician and actor. He is best known for being a singer in The Hudson Brothers. This was a band he started in 1965 with his two younger brothers, Brett and Mark. Later, he also had a short career as an actor. He appeared in movies like Zero to Sixty (1978) and Big Shots (1987). He also had a role in the TV series Doogie Howser, M.D..

Early Life and Family

Hudson was born and grew up in Portland, Oregon. He is the oldest of three sons. His younger brothers are Brett and Mark. Their parents were Eleanor and William Louis Hudson. His mother's family came from Italy.

When Hudson was about six years old, his father left the family. His mother then had to rely on help to support her children. He and his brothers were raised in their mother's Catholic faith.

Career Highlights

The Hudson Brothers Band

Bill Hudson was a lead singer in The Hudson Brothers. This band was very popular in the 1970s. They released several albums and even had their own TV shows. The band was known for its catchy pop-rock music.

Acting and Other Work

Besides music, Bill Hudson also worked as an actor. He appeared in the movie Big Shots in 1987. He also had a role in three episodes of the TV show Doogie Howser, M.D. between 1989 and 1992.

In 2011, Hudson wrote a book about his life. It was called Two Versions: The Other Side of Fame and Family.

Personal Life and Family

Bill Hudson has been married twice and has five children. In 1976, he married actress Goldie Hawn. They had two children together: Oliver (born 1976) and Kate (born 1979). They divorced in 1982. Oliver and Kate were raised by their mother, Goldie Hawn, and Kurt Russell.

For many years, Bill Hudson and his older children had a difficult relationship. However, in 2018, his son Oliver shared that they had started talking again.

After his first marriage, Bill Hudson married Cindy Williams. They had two children, Emily (born 1982) and Zachary (born 1986). They later divorced in 2000. In 2006, Bill Hudson had another daughter named Lalania.

Film and TV Appearances

See also

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