Oliver Hudson

Born on September 7, 1976, Oliver Rutledge Hudson entered the world in Los Angeles, California, as the son of Academy Award‑winning actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson. After his parents' divorce in 1980, Oliver and his sister, actress Kate Hudson, were raised in the rugged surroundings of Colorado by their mother and her partner, actor Kurt Russell, giving him a blend of Hollywood glamour and mountain‑town modesty. His heritage is a tapestry of Italian roots from his father, alongside English, German, and Hungarian‑Jewish ancestry traced through his maternal grandparents, enriching his cultural perspective. Growing up amidst celebrated relatives—including half‑brothers Emily and Zachary from his father’s marriage to Cindy Williams, half‑sister Lalania, and half‑brother Wyatt from his mother’s relationship with Russell—Oliver was surrounded by artistic influences that would later shape his own pursuits in the entertainment industry. In his early twenties, Oliver made his screen debut opposite his mother in the 1999 comedy The Out‑of‑Towners, a fitting start that showcased his comfort in both familial and professional settings. He quickly built a varied résumé, starring in teen‑oriented films like The Smokers and Going Greek, and securing a lead role in The WB’s short‑lived series My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star in 2002. His breakout television success arrived with the role of Adam Rhodes on CBS’s popular sitcom Rules of Engagement, which he inhabited from 2007 to 2013, earning a reputation for timing and charm. Subsequent notable credits include the recurring character Jeff Fordham on ABC’s musical drama Nashville, the horror‑comedy series Scream Queens as Wes Gardner, and the lead in the Ellen DeGeneres‑produced sitcom Splitting Up Together. Beyond acting, Oliver co‑launched the men’s activewear line FL2 with his sister, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit, and later founded Bronco Productions, securing a first‑look deal that led to projects like World’s Best Dad. In recent years he portrayed FBI agent Garrett Miller in Fox’s The Cleaning Lady, cementing his versatility across genres. Married to actress Erinn Bartlett since 2006, Oliver balances his career with family life, fathering three children—Wilder, Bodhi, and Rio—while continuing to explore new roles and production opportunities.