Henry Willson

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.

For the Canadian journalist and author, see Henry Beckles Willson. For similar names, see Henry Wilson.
Henry Willson
Born
Henry Leroy Willson

(1911-07-31)July 31, 1911
Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 2, 1978(1978-11-02) (aged 67)
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materWesleyan University
OccupationTalent agent
Known forPopularizing the beefcake craze of the 1950s

His clients included Rock Hudson, Tab Hunter, Chad Everett, Robert Wagner, Nick Adams, Guy Madison, Kerwin Mathews, Troy Donahue, Mike Connors, Rory Calhoun, John Saxon, Yale Summers, Clint Walker, Doug McClure, Dack Rambo, Ty Hardin, and John Derek.

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