Oliver Hudson
Biography
Oliver Hudson is an American actor born on September 7, 1976, in Los Angeles, California. He is known for his work in television and film. Hudson's acting credits include a wide range of roles in various sitcoms and dramas. He is the son of actress Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson, and the brother of actress Kate Hudson. Oliver Hudson has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, with a total of 62 known credits. His acting career spans multiple genres and platforms, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
Career overview
Oliver Hudson is an American actor. He has appeared in a variety of television shows and films throughout his career. Hudson's acting credits include roles in sitcoms, dramas, and comedies.
In television, Hudson has played characters in several notable shows. He has appeared in CBS' sitcom Rules Of Engagement, The Cleaning Lady, Splitting Up Together, The Mountain, My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star, and Nashville. Hudson has also had roles in the WB's series The Mountain and My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star, and in the sitcom Dawson's Creek.
In film, Hudson has appeared in the 1999 movie The Out-of-Towers. His acting credits also include roles in the series Scream Queens, where he played Wes Gardner. Hudson's brother is actress Kate Hudson, and his father is actress Goldie Hawn.
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63 titles- Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) as Harley
- Hollywood Squares (2025) as Self
- A Merry Little Ex-Mas (2025) as Dr. Everett Holden
- Broke (2025) Executive Producer
- Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition (2025) as Self - Host
- Bad Hombres (2025) Producer
- The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday 2025 (2025)
- Animal Control (2023) as Bradley Boyd
- UnPrisoned (2023) as Johnny
- Muzzle (2023) Producer
- Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (2023) as Self - Recruit
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self - Guest
- The Cleaning Lady (2022) as Garrett Miller
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- And Just Like That… (2021) as Lyle
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Injustice (2021) as Patrick 'Eel' O'Brian / Plastic Man (voice)
- That's My Jam (2021) as Self - Guest
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020) as Self - Contestant
- Gone Mental with Lior (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Busy Tonight (2018) as Self - Guest
- Medal of Honor (2018) as Richard Etchberger
- The Christmas Chronicles (2018) as Doug Pierce
- Splitting Up Together (2018) as Martin
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- To Tell the Truth (2016) as Self - Panelist
- The $100,000 Pyramid (2016) as Self
- Journey Back to Christmas (2016) as Jake
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Guest
- Scream Queens (2015) as Wes Gardner
- Walk of Shame (2014) as Kyle
- Grown Ups 2 (2013) as Kyle
- Nashville (2012) as Jeff Fordham
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Strange Wilderness (2008) as TJ
- Rules of Engagement (2007) as Adam Rhodes
- Nora Roberts' Carolina Moon (2007) as Cade Lavelle
- The Breed (2006) as John
- 10.5: Apocalypse (2006) as Will Malloy
- Black Christmas (2006) as Kyle Autry
- The Showbiz Show with David Spade (2005)
- Celebrity Mix (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- I’m Still Here: Real Diaries of Young People Who Lived During the Holocaust (2005) as Petr Ginz / Peter Feigl (voice)
- Mr. Dramatic (2005) as Mr. Dramatic
- The Mountain (2004) as David Carver, Jr.
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self - Guest
- As Virgins Fall (2003) as Corky Stevens
- Celebrities Uncensored (2003) as Self
- My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (2002) as Jace Darnell
- New Best Friend (2002) as Josh
- Rockets' Red Glare (2002) as Hank Baker
- Going Greek (2001) as Ziegler
- The Smokers (2000) as David
- Kill the Man (1999) as Revolutionary #1
- The Out-of-Towners (1999) as Alan Clark
- Dawson's Creek (1998) as Eddie Doling
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- The Winter Kills Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Oliver Hudson best known for?
Oliver Hudson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), Hollywood Squares (2025), Broke (2025), Animal Control (2023).
When and where was Oliver Hudson born?
Oliver Hudson was born on September 7, 1976 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Oliver Hudson have?
Oliver Hudson has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2025.
What is Oliver Hudson's background in cinema and television?
Oliver Hudson is an American actor born on September 7, 1976, in Los Angeles, California. He is known for his work in television and film. Hudson's acting credits include a wide range of roles in various sitcoms and dramas. He is the son of actress Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson, and the brother of actress Kate Hudson. Ol...