Doc Hudson
The Fabulous Hudson Hornet
Former racing champion and now a seasoned racer serving as the doctor and town judge of Radiator Springs. An important character in the movie 'Cars'.
Quotes
- I'll teach you what a real champion is.
- You can't win with past glory alone.
- Winning isn't everything.
- You have something more important.
- Life is more than racing.
Trivia
- Voiced by Paul Newman, which was his final role.
- Modeled after the 1951 Hudson Hornet classic car.
- Boosted the popularity of classic cars after the movie's release.
- The character's philosophy reflects the creator's view of life.
- Doc's strictness symbolizes the town's order.
Alternate names
Hudson Hornet
Doc
Profile
- Species
- Car
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Blue classic car modeled after the 1951 Hudson Hornet, with a well-maintained appearance free of rust or scratches. Eye-catching with its distinctive round fenders and classic style.
- Eye color
- Blue
- Distinguishing features
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- Classic car body design
- Distinctive front grille
- Blue paint
- Rounded form
- Iconic items
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- Racing cap
- Judge's badge
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Strict
- Detailed personality
- Calm and cautious despite past glory, possessing kindness within strictness, serving as a spiritual pillar teaching the younger generation correct values and ways of life.
- Keywords
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- Strict
- Sense of responsibility
- Well-informed
- Gentle-tempered
- Mentor
- Honest
- Motto
- “There are things more important than winning”
- Talents
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- Excellent racing skills
- Medical knowledge
- Judicial judgment
- Skills
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- Race strategy design
- Vehicle maintenance
- Town mediation
- Motivation
- Watching over the peace of Radiator Springs and the growth of the young ones.
- Habits
- Speaks slowly in a calm tone when addressing others.
- Favorite foods
- Unknown
- Favorite places
- Radiator Springs
- Disliked situations
- Injustice, Irresponsibility, Forgetting the past
History
- Backstory
- Formerly a legendary race car 'The Fabulous Hudson Hornet,' who had many great battles but retired due to an accident. Now continues to protect the town as the doctor and judge of Radiator Springs.
- Debut date
- June 9, 2006
- Work title
- Cars
- Media type
- Movie
Retirement from racing due to accident
- Significant event
- Retirement from racing due to accident
- Description
- Was a star in the racing world but had his career ended by a major accident.
Life in Radiator Springs
- Significant event
- Life in Radiator Springs
- Description
- Lives having earned the trust of residents as the town's doctor and judge.
Encounter with Lightning McQueen
- Significant event
- Encounter with Lightning McQueen
- Description
- Meets the protagonist McQueen, guides him, and supports his growth.
Relationships
Lightning McQueen
Mentor
Guided McQueen strictly yet lovingly. Greatly contributed to his growth.
Sally
Radiator Springs residents
Radiator Springs residents: leader
Media appearances
Cars
Movie / Supporting
2006 movie
Cars 2
Movie / Supporting
2011 movie
Cars 3
Movie / Cameo
2017 movie
Voice cast and creators
Shūichirō Moriyama
- Voice actor
- Shūichirō Moriyama
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
Paul Newman
- Voice actor
- Paul Newman
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
- Notes
- Original voice actor
John Lasseter
- Creator name
- John Lasseter
- Role
- Original author
Pixar Animation Studios
- Creator name
- Pixar Animation Studios
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Doc Hudson Figure
- Item name
- Doc Hudson Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular