Oliver Hudson

Oliver Rutledge Hudson, born September 7, 1976, in Los Angeles, is an American actor known for roles in television and film. He began acting in the late '90s with appearances in movies like *The Out-of-Towners* and teen films such as *The Smokers*. In 2002, he starred in *My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star*, and from 2004 to 2005, he was part of the series *The Mountain*. Hudson gained prominence for his recurring role as Jeff Fordham on ABC's *Nashville* (2013–2015) and later became a series regular. He also played Wes Gardner in Fox’s *Scream Queens* and starred in *Splitting Up Together*, produced by Ellen DeGeneres.

Hudson is the son of Academy Award-winning actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson. After his parents' divorce, he was raised by his mother with her partner, actor Kurt Russell. He has four half-siblings from both parents' subsequent relationships.

In 2019, Hudson became the first panelist to win the Doris Award on ABC's *To Tell the Truth*. In 2022, he starred as FBI agent Garrett Miller in Fox’s *The Cleaning Lady*. Additionally, he and his sister Kate Hudson co-founded FL2, a men's activewear line.

Hudson married actress Erinn Bartlett in 2006, and they have three children. He has also been involved in developing projects like *The Three of Us* and *World's Best Dad*.