Henry Willson

For the Canadian journalist and author, see Henry Beckles Willson. For similar names, see Henry Wilson.
Henry Willson
Born
Henry Leroy Willson

(1911-07-31)July 31, 1911
Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 2, 1978(1978-11-02) (aged 67)
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materWesleyan University
OccupationTalent agent
Known forPopularizing 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]

  1. ^ Ames, Lauren. "True Crime Podcast 'Variety Confidential' Unveils the Talent Agent Who Invented the Beefcake Craze". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  2. ^ 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.