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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.
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Jun 2, 2020 · I have written about super-agent Henry Willson in this site before (about three years ago), but his extraordinary story merits an up-date and a little clarification. Today, although barely remembered at all, Henry has made it into the Hollywood history books as the creator of former #1 star of the box-office – Rock Hudson.
May 17, 2020 · Among the historical figures depicted in Hollywood is Henry Willson, the sinister agent played by Jim Parsons. Willson was a real-life figure, and played an outsize role in shaping the...
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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.
Perhaps the most haunting of them all was Henry Willson, portrayed by Jim Parsons. The Big Bang Theory alum's character is based on Rock Hudson's real-life agent, whose unscrupulous actions...
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May 5, 2020 · The real Henry Willson was indeed a talent agent who preyed upon his clients, and Roy Fitzgerald was reborn as Rock Hudson, a closeted Hollywood heartthrob whose life came to a tragic end.