Henry Wilson was a Hollywood talent agent who played a role in popularizing the the beefcake craze of the 1950s. Some of his notable clients included Rock Hudson, Tab Hunter, Guy Madison and Robert Wagner. ... Classic American Beefcake: Actor Gregory Harrison Beefcake is a slang word for erotic images or realistic photos of any well-muscled, well-built man, in a word play on cheesecake, used since 1934 of images of sexy young women. ... // Events and trends This map shows two essential global spheres during the Cold War in 1959. ... Rock Hudson (November 17, 1925 â October 2, 1985) was an American actor, famous for his rugged good looks. ... Hunter (left) with actor John Bromfield Tab Hunter (born July 11, 1931 in New York City, New York) is an American actor and singer. ... Guy Madison Guy Madison (January 19, 1922 - February 6, 1996) was an American film and television actor. ... Robert John Wagner (born 10 February 1930 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American actor. ...