Oliver Hudson
He carved out a durable career in network television, moving from sitcom charmer to genre roles with an easygoing, everyman appeal.
Born 1976 (age 50)·American actor·Birthday: September 7·Generation X
Biography
Oliver Hudson, born in 1976, grew up in the shadow of Hollywood royalty but forged his own path with a disarming, relatable screen presence. The son of Goldie Hawn and stepson of Kurt Russell, he sidestepped the movie star track and found his niche in the steady world of television comedy and drama. His breakout came as the affable, commitment-phobic Adam Rhodes on the long-running sitcom 'Rules of Engagement,' a role that showcased his talent for playing likable, slightly flawed guys. He later demonstrated range by diving into the country music scene of 'Nashville' and the campy horror of 'Scream Queens,' proving he could handle both drama and absurdity. Beyond acting, he co-hosts the 'Sibling Revelry' podcast with his sister Kate, exploring family dynamics with humor and candor. Hudson's career is a testament to building a consistent, recognizable brand in the crowded TV landscape without relying on his famous last name.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Oliver was born in 1976, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Oliver Was Born
The biggest hits of 1976
#1 Movie
Rocky
Best Picture
Rocky
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Oliver's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1976Born
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1981Started school
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1989Became a teenager
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1992Could drive
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1994Could vote
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1997Turned 21
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2006Turned 30
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2016Turned 40
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 50
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played Adam Rhodes for seven seasons on the hit CBS sitcom 'Rules of Engagement'.
- Starred as Wes Gardner in the cult favorite Fox horror-comedy series 'Scream Queens'.
- Co-hosts the popular 'Sibling Revelry' podcast with his sister, Kate Hudson.
- Portrayed FBI agent Garrett Miller in the Fox drama series 'The Cleaning Lady' in 2022.
Did You Know?
He is the biological son of Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson, and was raised by Hawn and her partner, Kurt Russell.
He was a competitive hockey player in his youth and considered pursuing it professionally.
He and his wife, Erinn Bartlett, founded the children's clothing line 'Birdie'.
He is an avid surfer and often discusses the sport on his social media.
“I learned to just show up, do the work, and find the humor in it.”
