Bill Hudson - Actor Profile

Bill Hudson

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
8Total Films
6.3 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 17, 1949
Birth Place: Portland, Oregon, USA

About Bill Hudson

William Louis Hudson Jr. is an American musician and actor. He was a vocalist in The Hudson Brothers, a band he formed in 1965 with his two younger brothers, Brett and Mark. He later had a brief acting career, appearing in supporting roles in Zero to Sixty (1978), Hysterical (1983), and Big Shots (1987). He also appeared in a recurring guest role on the series Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989-1993).

Known For: Acting

Bill Hudson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Bill Hudson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Bill Hudson's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Bill Hudson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Big Shots, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Bill Hudson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bill Hudson's career based on audience ratings.

★6.3
Big Shots (1987) movie poster
★6.3

Big Shots: Following the death of his father, a suburbanite runs away from home and winds up on Chicago's South Side. After being m

Big Shots

1987•Adventure
★6.0
Help Wanted: Kids (1986) movie poster
★6.0

Help Wanted: Kids: When the Burkes loose their jobs in New York, they have to move to Arizona, where Tom has an job-offer in the management

Help Wanted: Kids

1986•Adventure
★5.5
TVTV Looks at the Oscars (1976) movie poster
★5.5

TVTV Looks at the Oscars: Made in 1976, TVTV's close-up look at Hollywood's annual awards ritual mixes irreverent documentary with deadpan comedy.

TVTV Looks at the Oscars

1976•Documentary
★5.2
KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978) movie poster
★5.2

KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park: The tale of rock band KISS and their efforts to thwart a diabolical plan by mad scientist Abner Devereaux. Devereaux has

KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park

1978•Music
★4.3
Hysterical (1982) movie poster
★4.3

Hysterical: Frederic Lansing is a writer who hopes to find inspiration while vacationing in Hellview, Oregon; however, the lighthous

Hysterical

1982•Horror

Full Filmography

Every movie Bill Hudson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Doro - Live at Wacken Open Air 2023 Guitars Flop Similar →
1987 Big Shots Dad Average Similar →
1986 Help Wanted: Kids Tom Burke Average Similar →
1982 Hysterical Frederic Lansing Flop Similar →
1978 The Millionaire Eddie Reardon Flop Similar →
1978 KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park Man in KISS Booth Flop Similar →
1978 Zero to Sixty Eddie Flop Similar →
1976 TVTV Looks at the Oscars Self Average Similar →

Bill Hudson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bill Hudson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bill Hudson is "Big Shots" with a rating of 6.3/10.

How many movies has Bill Hudson acted in?

Bill Hudson has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bill Hudson?

Other notable films include "Help Wanted: Kids", "TVTV Looks at the Oscars", and "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park".

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