Henry Willson | |
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| Born | Henry Leroy Willson July 31, 1911 Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 2, 1978 (aged 67) |
| Alma mater | Wesleyan University |
| Occupation | Talent agent |
| Known for | Popularizing the beefcake craze of the 1950s |
Henry Leroy Willson (July 31, 1911 – November 2, 1978) was an American Hollywood talent agent who played a large role in developing the beefcake craze of the 1950s.[1]
His clients included Rock Hudson, Tab Hunter, Chad Everett, Robert Wagner, Nick Adams, Guy Madison, Kerwin Mathews, Troy Donahue, Mike Connors, Rory Calhoun, John Saxon, Yale Summers, Clint Walker, Doug McClure, Dack Rambo, Ty Hardin, and John Derek.[2]
- ^ Ames, Lauren. "True Crime Podcast 'Variety Confidential' Unveils the Talent Agent Who Invented the Beefcake Craze". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Solis, Jose. "'The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson' Is a Revelatory Dissection of What It Was To Be a Gay Movie Star". PopMatters. PopMatters Media, Inc. Retrieved 29 January 2024.