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Rock Hudson: Tall, Dark & Handsome Quiz

This quiz has a small group of questions on the life and career of actor, Rock Hudson. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by NalaMarie. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
NalaMarie

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,551

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
860

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Question 1 of 10

1. Rock was born with which of the following names? Hint

Michael Delaney Dowd, Jr.

Roy Harold Scherer Jr.

William Franklin Beedle, Jr.

Leslie Lynch King, Jr.

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what state was Rock born? Hint

Michigan

Nevada

Illinois

Maine

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many times had Rock been legally married? Hint

Twice

Never

Three Times

Once

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Question 4 of 10

4. Was the character Rock played in "McMillan and Wife" the leading role?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the title of Rock's autobiography? Hint

Rock Hudson: My Story

Rock Hudson: His Life

Rock Hudson: My Life

Rock Hudson: His Story

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Question 6 of 10

6. Is Rock's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located on Hollywood Blvd?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. How much was Rock's former lover, Marc Christian, originally awarded in a battle over his estate after his death? Hint

$21 million

$35 million

$14 million

$47 million

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what year did Rock announce that he was dying from AIDS? Hint

1981

1982

1983

1985

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what year did Rock's life end? Hint

1983

1981

1985

1987

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the last film Rock made?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Rock was born with which of the following names?

Answer: Roy Harold Scherer Jr.

Rock was born Roy Harold Scherer Jr. He adopted the last name Fitzgerald after his mother remarried Wallace Fitzgerald sometime in the mid-1930s. Michael Delaney Dowd, Jr. is now known as Mike Douglas. William Franklin Beedle, Jr. is better known as William Holden and Leslie Lynch King, Jr. is better known as Gerald R. Ford.

2. In what state was Rock born?

Answer: Illinois

Rock Hudson was born on November 17, 1925 in Winnetka, Illinois.

3. How many times had Rock been legally married?

Answer: Once

The only wife Rock ever had was actress Phyllis Gates. They married in 1955 only to divorce in 1958.

4. Was the character Rock played in "McMillan and Wife" the leading role?

Answer: Yes

Rock played the role of Commissioner Stewart McMillan in the TV series, "McMillan and Wife". Susan St. James played the role of his wife, Sally. "McMillan and Wife" ran from 1971 to 1976. After it went off the air, Rock had a recurring role in "Dynasty" as Daniel Reece.

5. What is the title of Rock's autobiography?

Answer: Rock Hudson: His Story

"Rock Hudson: His Story" was published by Avon and released in April 1987. It was re-released in May 1989 by the publishers, William Morrow.

6. Is Rock's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located on Hollywood Blvd?

Answer: Yes

The address to Rock's star is 6104 Hollywood Blvd.

7. How much was Rock's former lover, Marc Christian, originally awarded in a battle over his estate after his death?

Answer: $21 million

Marc accused Rock and his assistant of conspiring to hide Rock's terrible secret. He was awarded $21 million by a jury, but the judge reduced the amount to $5 million. Rock's estate appealed, but in 1991, a settlement was reached out of court. Marc was later tested for the HIV virus and the results were negative.

8. In what year did Rock announce that he was dying from AIDS?

Answer: 1985

Rock began to have health problems in the early 1980s, and had quintuple bypass heart surgery. As time passed, his health continued to get worse. In 1985 Rock announced that he had AIDS. He was the first celebrity to make his suffering from the disease public. Rock's honesty about his illness brought much needed awareness to the disease.

9. In what year did Rock's life end?

Answer: 1985

Rock Hudson was born on November 17, 1925 and died on October 2, 1985, 46 days before his 60th birthday.

10. What was the last film Rock made?

Answer: The Ambassador

Rock Hudson played the role of Frank Stevenson and co-starred along side Ellen Burstyn and Robert Mitchum in 1984's "The Ambassador".

Source: Author NalaMarie

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