Bill Hudson - Actor Profile

Bill Hudson

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
8Total Films
8.0 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 TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% 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 The Millionaire, 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.

★8.0
The Millionaire (1978) movie poster
★8.0

The Millionaire: Three people's lives are drastically changed when they are suddenly given one million dollars each by an eccentric billi

The Millionaire

1978•Drama
★6.6
Big Shots (1987) movie poster
★6.6

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
★6.5
Help Wanted: Kids (1986) movie poster
★6.5

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
★6.3
TVTV Looks at the Oscars (1976) movie poster
★6.3

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

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 Hit Similar →
1986 Help Wanted: Kids Tom Burke Hit Similar →
1982 Hysterical Frederic Lansing Flop Similar →
1978 The Millionaire Eddie Reardon Super Hit 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 "The Millionaire" with a rating of 8.0/10.

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 "Big Shots", "Help Wanted: Kids", and "TVTV Looks at the Oscars".

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