Hudson is an English surname. Notable people and characters with the surname include:

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* Andrew Hudson (born 1965), South African test cricketer * Austin Hudson, 1st Baronet (1897–1956), British Conservative politician

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Ben Hudson Ben Hudson (born 24 February 1979) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Adelaide Football Club, Western Bulldogs, Brisbane Lions and Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He has s ...

(born 1979), Australian AFL player * Bill Hudson (disambiguation), several people * Brett Hudson (born 1953), American musician, singer, and songwriter, one of the Hudson Brothers

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* Charles Hudson (disambiguation), several people *

Chase Hudson Cole Chase Hudson (born May 15, 2002), known professionally as Huddy (formerly known as Lil Huddy or LilHuddy), is an American social media personality, singer, and actor, known for co-founding the TikTok collective the Hype House, and populariz ...

, American TikTok star and social media influencer known professionally as Lil Huddy *

Christie Brinkley Christie Lee Brinkley (née Hudson; born February 2, 1954) is an American model, actress, and entrepreneur. Brinkley gained worldwide fame with her appearances in ''Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues'', ultimately appearing on an unprecedented ...

(born Christie Hudson, Brinkley is adopted name)

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Dakota Hudson Dakota Ryan Hudson (born September 15, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2018. Amateur career Hudson attended Sequatchie County High School in ...

(born 1994), American baseball player *

Daniel Hudson Daniel Claiborne Hudson (born March 9, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Hudson was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the fifth round of the 2008 MLB draft. He made h ...

(born 1987), American baseball player * Dave Hudson (born 1974), American artist, musician, boxer and wrestler *

David Hudson (musician) David Charles Hudson (ca. 1962) is an Australian Aboriginal musician, entertainer and artist. Hudson is a multi-instrumentalist and was taught to play traditional didgeridoo from an early age. He also plays guitar, kit drums, percussion. He pla ...

(born 1962), Australian Aboriginal musician * David Hudson (pioneer) (1761–1836), American businessman, founder of

Hudson, Ohio Hudson is a city in Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 23,110 at the 2020 census. It is a suburban community in the Akron metropolitan statistical area and the larger Cleveland–Akron–Canton Combined Statistical Area, t ...

* Dawn Hudson (born c. 1957), American actress and movie executive, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences * Donna Hudson (born 1946), American biomedical engineer

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Erasmus Darwin Hudson Erasmus Darwin Hudson, (December 15, 1805 in Torringford, Connecticut – December 31, 1880 in Greenwich, Connecticut), was a physician and anti-slavery organizer in the United States. Starting his career in Connecticut, he also practiced surgery ...

(1805–1880), American surgeon * Erasmus Darwin Hudson Jr. (1843–1887), American physician, son of the above * Erlund Hudson (1912–2011), British artist *

Ernie Hudson Earnest Lee Hudson (born December 17, 1945) is an American actor. His roles include Winston Zeddemore in the '' Ghostbusters'' film series, Sergeant Darryl Albrecht in '' The Crow'' (1994), and Warden Leo Glynn on HBO's '' Oz'' (1997–2003) ...

(born 1945), American actor and playwright

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* Fernando Tobias de Carvalho (born 1986), Brazilian footballer commonly known as Hudson *

Francisco Hudson Ancud.html" ;"title="Punta Arenas by sea from Ancud">Punta Arenas by sea from Ancud, and in orange Hudson's proposed route. The red dot shows the 20 km wide Ofqui Isthmus the only obstacle that makes this route intransitable. --> Francisco Hudson C ...

(1826–1859), Chilean navy officer and hydrographer

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Garth Hudson Eric "Garth" Hudson (born August 2, 1937) is a Canadian multi-instrumentalist best known as the keyboardist and occasional saxophonist for rock group the Band, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. He was a ...

(born 1937), Canadian musician *

George Hudson George Hudson (probably 10 March 1800 – 14 December 1871) was an English railway financier and politician who, because he controlled a significant part of the railway network in the 1840s, became known as "The Railway King"—a title conferr ...

(1800–1871), English railway financier * George Vernon Hudson (1867–1946), New Zealand entomologist * Grant M. Hudson (1868–1955), U.S. Representative from Michigan

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Henry Hudson Henry Hudson ( 1565 – disappeared 23 June 1611) was an English sea explorer and navigator during the early 17th century, best known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the northeastern United States. In 1607 and 16 ...

(d. 1611), English sea explorer and navigator * Henry Hudson (artist) (born 1982), British artist * Henry E. Hudson (born 1947), United States district court judge for the Eastern District of Virginia * Henry Louis Hudson (1898–1975), Canadian ice hockey player * Henry Philerin Hudson (1798–1889), Irish music collector *

Hilda Phoebe Hudson Hilda Phoebe Hudson (11 June 1881 Cambridge – 26 November 1965 London) was an English mathematician who worked on algebraic geometry, in particular on Cremona transformations. Hudson was interested in the link between mathematics and her reli ...

(1881–1965), English mathematician * Hosea Hudson (1898–1988), African-American labor leader and civil rights activist *

Hugh Hudson Hugh Hudson (born 25 August 1936) is an English film director. He was among a generation of British directors who would begin their career making documentaries and television commercials before going on to have success in films. He directed the ...

(born 1937), English film director

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* Jackie Hudson (1934–2011), American anti-nuclear proliferation and peace activist *

Jalen Hudson Jalen Andreas Hudson (born May 21, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the TNT Tropang Giga of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Florida Gators. H ...

(born 1996), American basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League * James Hudson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jeffrey Hudson Jeffrey Hudson (1619 – ''circa'' 1682) was a court dwarf of the English queen Henrietta Maria of France. He was famous as the "Queen's dwarf" and "Lord Minimus", and was considered one of the "wonders of the age" because of his extreme but ...

(1619–1682), English dwarf in the court of Queen Henrietta Maria of England *

Jennifer Hudson Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981), also known by her nickname J.Hud, is an American singer, actress, and talk show host. Throughout her career, she has received various accolades for her works in recorded music, film, televisio ...

(born 1981), American singer and actress * Joe Hudson (disambiguation), several people * John Hudson (disambiguation), several people * Joseph Hudson (disambiguation), several people

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* Karl Hudson-Phillips (1933–2014), Trinidadian lawyer, judge of the International Criminal Court *

Kate Hudson Kate Garry Hudson (born April 19, 1979) is an American actress and businesswoman. She has received numerous awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe Award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award and a Satellite Award, as well as nominations f ...

(born 1979), American actress *

Kate Hudson (activist) Katharine Jane Hudson (born 1958) is a British left-wing political activist and academic who is the General Secretary of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) and Media Officer of Left Unity. She served as Chair of CND from 2003 to 2010 a ...

(born 1958), British academic and political activist * Katheryn Hudson (Katy Perry) (born 1984), American singer *

Kathryn Hudson Kathryn Margaret Hudson (born 28 March 1949) was the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards for the United Kingdom House of Commons. Appointed in September 2012, she served until 31 December 2017. She was previously (from 2008) Deputy Parliam ...

(born 1949), British civil servant and Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards * Kerry Hudson (born 1980), Scottish writer *

Khaleke Hudson Khaleke Hudson (born December 6, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan and was drafted by Washington in the fifth round of the 2020 N ...

(born 1997), American football player * Kirk Hudson (born 1986), English footballer *

Kyle Hudson Kyle Jordan Hudson (born January 7, 1987) is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles in 2011. Hudson is currently the first base and outfield coach for the Boston Red ...

(born 1987), American baseball player and coach

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Lucy-Jo Hudson Lucy-Jo Hudson (born 4 May 1983) is an English actress, known for her roles as Katy Harris in '' Coronation Street'', Rosie Trevanion in '' Wild at Heart'' and Donna-Marie Quinn in ''Hollyoaks''. Her role as Rhiannon Davis in '' Doctors'' in ...

(born 1983), English actress

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Manley Ottmer Hudson Manley Ottmer Hudson (May 19, 1886 – April 13, 1960) was a U.S. lawyer, specializing in public international law. He was a judge at the Permanent Court of International Justice, a member of the International Law Commission, and a mediator ...

(1886–1960), American professor of international law, editor of the

American Journal of International Law ''The American Journal of International Law'' is an English-language scholarly journal focusing on international law and international relations. It is published quarterly since 1907 by the American Society of International Law (ASIL). The ''Jo ...

and judge on the

Permanent Court of International Justice The Permanent Court of International Justice, often called the World Court, existed from 1922 to 1946. It was an international court attached to the League of Nations. Created in 1920 (although the idea of an international court was several cent ...

. * Mark Hudson (footballer born 1980), English footballer currently with West Auckland Town AFC *

Mark Hudson (footballer born 1982) Mark Alexander Hudson (born 30 March 1982) is an English former professional footballer and currently manager at Cardiff City. A centre-back, he began his professional career with Fulham after progressing through the club's youth academy. H ...

, English footballer currently with Cardiff City *

Mark Hudson (musician) Mark Jeffery Anthony Hudson (born August 23, 1951) is an American record producer, musician and songwriter based in both Los Angeles and New York City. After first rising to prominence as a performer, songwriter and TV personality in the 1970s ...

(born 1951), American record producer, musician, and songwriter, one of the Hudson Brothers * Maurice Hudson (born 1930), English footballer * Michael Hudson (disambiguation), several people * Murray Ken Hudson (1938–1974), New Zealand soldier awarded the George Cross

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* Newt Hudson (1926–2014), American politician *

Noel Hudson Noel Baring Hudson (18 December 1893 – 5 October 1970) was an Anglican bishop who served at Labuan and Sarawak, St Albans, Newcastle and Ely. He was a first-class Rugby Union player, a brave and successful soldier and an eminent senior cleric ...

(1893–1970), Anglican bishop * Norman Hudson (born 1945), English publisher and advisor on historic houses

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Ola Hudson Ola Hudson ('' née'' Oliver; October 12, 1946 – June 5, 2009) was an American fashion designer and costumier. She designed costumes for several famous musicians, including the Pointer Sisters, Diana Ross, Janet Jackson, David Bowie, John Len ...

(1946–2009), American fashion designer and costumier *

Oliver Hudson Oliver Rutledge Hudson (born September 7, 1976) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Adam Rhodes in the CBS comedy series ''Rules of Engagement'' (2007–2013), Jeff Fordham on the ABC musical drama series ''Nashville'' (2013–20 ...

(born 1976), American actor *

Orlando Hudson Orlando Thill Hudson (born December 12, 1977) is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball from 2002–2012 with the Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, ...

(born 1977), American baseball player

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* Paul Hudson (Australian rules footballer) (born 1970), Australian Rules Football player *

Peter Hudson Peter John Hudson AM (born 19 February 1946) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and for the New Norfolk Football Club and Glenorchy Football Club in the ...

(born 1946), Australian Rules football player

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* Ralph Hudson, American murderer, in 1963 the last man to be executed in the State of New Jersey *

Ray Hudson Raymond Wilfred Hudson (born 24 March 1955) is an English former professional football player and manager who currently works as a radio host for SiriusXM FC 157. He started playing professionally at 17, in 1973, with Newcastle United. Fans nic ...

(born 1955), English former football player and coach * Richard Hudson (disambiguation), several people *

Robert Hudson, 1st Viscount Hudson Robert Spear Hudson, 1st Viscount Hudson, (15 August 1886 – 2 February 1957) was a British Conservative Party politician who held a number of ministerial posts during World War II. Diplomatic career He was the eldest son of Robert William H ...

(1886–1957), British politician *

Robert Hudson (broadcaster) Robert Cecil Hudson (30 January 1920 – 3 June 2010) was a British broadcaster and administrator for the BBC, primarily on radio but also on television, between 1947 and 1981. He commentated on cricket and rugby union, as well as on many state o ...

(1920–2010), British broadcaster on cricket, rugby and state occasions * Robert George Spencer Hudson (1895–1965), British geologist and palaeontologist * Robert H. Hudson (born 1938), American artist *

Robert Spear Hudson Robert Spear Hudson (6 December 1812 – 6 August 1884) was an English businessman who popularised dry soap powder. His company was very successful thanks to both an increasing demand for soap and his unprecedented levels of advertising. After ...

(1812–1884), British businessman who popularized dry soap powder * Robert William Hudson, (1856–1937), his son, soap manufacturer * Robin E. Hudson (born 1952), American judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals *

Rock Hudson Rock Hudson (born Roy Harold Scherer Jr.; November 17, 1925 – October 2, 1985) was an American actor. One of the most popular movie stars of his time, he had a screen career spanning more than three decades. A prominent heartthrob in the Golde ...

(1925–1985), American actor * Roger Hudson (cricketer) (born 1967), English cricketer * Roger Hudson (sailor) (born 1978), South African sailor * Ryan Hudson (born 1979), British rugby player

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Sarah Hudson (singer) Sarah Theresa Hudson is an American pop singer-songwriter, and creator of the club-pop music project Ultraviolet Sound. Music career 2004–2006: Debut album Hudson's previous record label, S-Curve Records, folded before her debut album, ' ...

(born 1984), American singer-songwriter * Saul Hudson (born 1965), English-American rock guitarist known as Slash, lead guitarist of the American band Guns N' Roses * Scott Hudson (disambiguation), several people

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* Tanner Hudson (born 1994), American football player * Terry Hudson (rugby league), English rugby league footballer of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s * Thomas Hudson (disambiguation), several people, including Tom Hudson *

Tim Hudson Timothy Adam Hudson (born July 14, 1975), nicknamed "Huddy" is an American former professional baseball pitcher of Major League Baseball (MLB). After spending his college years at Chattahoochee Valley Community College and Auburn University, Hu ...

(1940–2019) (aka 'Lord' Tim Hudson), DJ, rock band manager, cricket manager, artist *

(born 1975), MLB pitcher *

Tommy Hudson Thomas Eugene Hudson (born February 22, 1997) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Arizona State. College career Hudson was a member of the Arizona State Sun Devils for five seasons, redshirting h ...

(born 1997), American football player *

Troy Hudson Troy Elderon Hudson (born March 13, 1976) is an American retired professional basketball point guard. He played 11 years in the National Basketball Association (NBA) after going undrafted in 1997. He averaged a career-high 14.2 points per game w ...

(born 1976), former NBA player

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* Will Hudson (born 1989), American basketball player * Will Hudson (songwriter) (1908–1981), Canadian-born American songwriter *

William Hudson (engineer) Sir William Hudson (27 April 1896 – 12 September 1978) was a New Zealand-born engineer who headed construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme for hydroelectricity and irrigation in Australia from 1949 to 1967, when he reluctantly retired at ...

(1896–1978), New Zealand-born Australian engineer of the Snowy Mountains Scheme *

William Henry Hudson William Henry Hudson (4 August 1841 – 18 August 1922) – known in Argentina as Guillermo Enrique Hudson – was an Anglo-Argentine author, naturalist and ornithologist. Life Hudson was the son of Daniel Hudson and his wife Catherine (), ...

(1841–1922), Argentine-British author, naturalist, and ornithologist *

William Hudson (botanist) William Hudson Fellow of the Royal Society, FRS (1730 in Kendal – 23 May 1793) was a British botanist and apothecary based in London. His main work was ''Flora Anglica'', published in 1762. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 176 ...

(1730–1793), British botanist and apothecary * William L. Hudson (1794–1862), United States Navy officer in the 19th century *

William Parker Hudson William Parker Hudson (February 13, 1841 – November 21, 1912) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Hastings East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1883 to 1894 as a Conservative member. He was born in ...

(1841–1894), Canadian businessman and politician * Winnifred Hudson (1905–1996), British-born painter who lived most of her life in Hawaii

Fictional characters

Angus Hudson Angus Hudson is a fictional character from the ITV drama '' Upstairs, Downstairs'', portrayed by actor Gordon Jackson from 1971 until 1975. Biography Hudson was the authoritarian Scottish butler of the Bellamy household at 165 Eaton Place, ...

, in the television series ''Upstairs Downstairs'' * Baby Jane Hudson, in the novel and film ''What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?'' *

Finn Hudson Finn Christopher Hudson is a fictional character from the Fox musical comedy-drama series '' Glee''. The character was portrayed by Cory Monteith and first appeared on television when ''Glee'' premiered its pilot episode on Fox on May 19, 2009 ...

, from the television musical comedy-drama series ''Glee''

References

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