Henry Willson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Henry Willson

American talent agent

Date of Birth: 31-Jul-1911

Place of Birth: Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 02-Nov-1978

Profession: talent agent

Zodiac Sign: Leo

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.