William Hudson was an American actor who is best known for The Amazing Colossal Man, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, and Rocky Jones, Space Ranger.
Personal and Family Life
William Hudson was born on January 24, 1919, in Gilroy, California. He was married to Lorene Ruth Peterson from April 6, 1963, until his death in 1974. They had one child together. His brother, John Hudson, was also an actor, making them both known in the film industry.
Death and Legacy
William Hudson passed away on April 5, 1974, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, due to Laennec’s cirrhosis. His contributions to the film industry, especially in 1950s science fiction and horror movies, are remembered by fans and fellow actors alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Steel Trap | 1952-11-12 | Raglin, Bank Teller #2 |
| The Man Who Turned to Stone | 1957-03-01 | Dr. Jess Rogers |
| The Amazing Colossal Man | 1957-10-25 | Dr. Paul Linstrom |
| The She-Creature | 1956-08-01 | Bob, the ex-fiancé |
| Attack of the 50 Foot Woman | 1958-05-18 | Harry Archer |
| Air Strike | 1955-05-06 | John Smith |
| Battle Hymn | 1957-02-14 | Navy Lieutenant |
| Sands of Iwo Jima | 1950-01-01 | Marine (uncredited) |
| Forbidden Moon | 1956-01-01 | Ranger Clark |
| Bus Riley’s Back in Town | 1965-03-24 | Country Club Bartender |
| Over 21 | 1945-08-08 | Officer Candidate (uncredited) |
| Mister Roberts | 1955-07-10 | Olson |
| Beyond the Moon | 1956-01-01 | Ranger Clark |
| Hard, Fast and Beautiful | 1951-05-23 | Interne |
| Weird Woman | 1944-03-01 | Second Gossiping Male Student (uncredited) |
| Objective, Burma! | 1945-02-17 | Fred Hollis |
| The Killer is Loose | 1956-02-03 | Detective on Stakeout (uncredited) |
| My Man Godfrey | 1957-10-11 | Howard |
| The Last Hurrah | 1958-12-31 | Votes Tallyman (uncredited) |
| How’s Your Love Life? | 1971-08-13 | Mr. Dunn |
| Fury | 1950-11-10 | Henry Jenkins |
| The Lady Gambles | 1949-05-20 | Horse Player (uncredited) |
| 77 Sunset Strip | 1958-10-10 | Phillip Marsden |
| The F.B.I. | 1965-09-19 | Highway Patrolman |
| Dragnet | 1951-12-16 | |
| The Fugitive | 1963-09-17 | Detective |
| Father Knows Best | 1954-10-03 | |
| M Squad | 1957-09-20 | Tom Ferris |
| Rocky Jones, Space Ranger | 1954-02-23 | |
| Hank | 1965-09-24 | |
| Letter to Loretta | 1953-09-20 | Junior Officer |
| The Thin Man | 1957-09-20 | |
| I Led Three Lives | 1953-01-01 | |
| Lux Video Theatre | 1950-10-02 | |
| Wanted: Dead or Alive | 1958-09-06 | Sheriff |
| Riverboat | 1959-09-13 | Lon Ogden |
| Harbor Command | 1957-10-11 | |
| The Whistler | 1954-07-13 | |
| Batman | 1966-01-12 | Photographer |
| Fury | 1955-10-15 | Mr. Jenkins |
| M Squad | 1957-09-20 | Paul Webster |
| Four Star Playhouse | 1952-09-25 | Tower Control Man |
| Adam-12 | 1968-09-21 | Mr. Wall |