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Henry Willson
(1911-1978)
American talent agent
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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. He was known for his stable of young, attractive clients, including Rock Hudson, Tab Hunter, Chad Everett, Robert Wagner, Nick Adams, Guy Madison, Troy Donahue, Mike Connors, Rory Calhoun, John Saxon, Yale Summers, Clint Walker, Doug McClure, Dack Rambo, Ty Hardin, and John Derek. He noticed Rhonda Fleming as she was walking to Beverly Hills High School, brought her to the attention of David O. Selznick, and helped groom her for stardom. He was also instrumental in advancing Lana Turner's career.

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Born Henry Leroy Willson
31 July 1911
Landsdown, Pennsylvania
Died
2 November 1978 (aged 67)
Los Angeles Ca
Zodiac Leo
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    Bennett Cerf · Friend · 1898-1971 · American publisher, author edit info
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  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray · Friend · 1908-1991 · American actor edit info
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  • Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers · Friend · 1911-1995 · American actress and dancer edit info
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  • Robert Taylor
    Robert Taylor · Friend · 1911-1969 · American actor edit info
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  • Anita Louise
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  • Betty Furness
    Betty Furness · Friend · 1916-1994 · American actress, consumer advocate, and special assistant to the president edit info
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  • Phyllis Fraser
    Phyllis Fraser · Friend · 1916-2006 · American socialite, writer, publisher, and actress edit info
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  • Ida Lupino
    Ida Lupino · Friend · 1918-1995 · British actress and filmmaker edit info
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  • Trax Colton
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