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Oliver Hudson
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Oliver Rutledge Hudson
September 7, 1976 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Erinn Bartlett
(m. 2006) |
| 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) |
Oliver Rutledge Hudson, born on September 7, 1976, is an American actor. He is famous for his roles in several TV shows. These include Adam Rhodes in the CBS comedy Rules of Engagement. He also played Jeff Fordham in the ABC musical drama Nashville. Another well-known role was Wes Gardner in the Fox horror comedy Scream Queens. He was also a main actor in the ABC sitcom Splitting Up Together. In 2022, he played FBI agent Garrett Miller in Fox's The Cleaning Lady.
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Oliver Hudson's Early Life and Family
Oliver Hudson was born in Los Angeles, California. His mother is the famous actress Goldie Hawn. His father is musician Bill Hudson. When his parents divorced in 1980, Oliver and his sister, actress Kate Hudson, moved to Colorado. They were raised by their mother and her partner, actor Kurt Russell.
Oliver has four half-siblings. Emily and Zachary are from his biological father's marriage to actress Cindy Williams. Lalania is from another of his father's relationships. Wyatt is from his mother's relationship with Kurt Russell. Oliver's family background includes Italian, English, German, and Hungarian Jewish heritage.
Oliver Hudson's Acting Career Highlights
Oliver Hudson started his acting career in 1999. He appeared with his mother in the comedy film The Out-of-Towners. After that, he starred in several movies for teens. These included The Smokers and Going Greek.
Early TV Roles and Guest Appearances
In 2002, Oliver played the main role in The WB comedy series My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star. He also had a recurring role in Dawson's Creek. He played Eddie Doling, a love interest for Katie Holmes' character. He appeared in sixteen episodes from 2002 to 2003.
From 2004 to 2005, Hudson starred in The WB series The Mountain. In 2006, he acted in the horror films The Breed and Black Christmas. He also starred in the Lifetime movie Carolina Moon in 2007.
Major TV Series and Recent Work
From 2007 to 2013, Oliver Hudson was a main star in the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement. He played the character Adam Rhodes. In 2013, he joined the ABC drama series Nashville as Jeff Fordham. He later became a regular cast member for the third season.
In 2015, Hudson took on a main role in the horror comedy series Scream Queens. He played Wes Gardner, the father of a college student. Also in 2015, Oliver and his sister, Kate Hudson, started a men's activewear clothing line called FL2.
In 2017, Hudson was cast in the main role of Martin in the ABC sitcom Splitting Up Together. This show started in 2018 and ran for two seasons. In 2019, he won the Doris Award on the ABC show To Tell the Truth. From 2022, he starred as FBI agent Garrett Miller in the first two seasons of Fox's The Cleaning Lady.
Oliver Hudson is set to play the lead role of Will in a CBS comedy pilot called The Three of Us. He is also working on developing a project called World's Best Dad.
Oliver Hudson's Personal Life
Oliver Hudson married actress Erinn Bartlett on June 9, 2006. Their wedding took place in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The couple has three children. They have two sons, born in 2007 and 2010. Their daughter was born in 2013.
Oliver Hudson's Filmography
Films Oliver Hudson Has Appeared In
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Kill the Man | Revolutionary #1 | |
| The Out-of-Towners | Alan Clark | ||
| 2000 | Rocket's Red Glare | Hank Baker | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 2025 | Happy Gilmore 2 | Harley |
Television Shows Oliver Hudson Has Appeared In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 |
| 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" |
| 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) |
| 2024 | Unprisoned | Johnny | Episode: "The Legend of the Rollerblades" |
| TBD | The Three of Us | Will | Main role |
See also
In Spanish: Oliver Hudson para niños
