Ernie Hudson Bio | Wiki
Ernie Hudson ( Full Name: Earnest Lee Hudson) is an illustrious American actor. He is prominently known for his roles on HBO’s Oz (1997–2003) as Warden Leo Glynn, in The Crow (1994) as Sergeant Darryl Albrecht, and in the Ghostbusters film series as Winston Zeddemore. Additionally, Hudson has also acted in the films The Ron Clark Story (2006), Miss Congeniality (2000), Congo (1995), The Basketball Diaries (1995), Airheads (1994), The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992), and Leviathan (1989).
Furthermore, he appeared in the tv shows L.A.’s Finest, Grace and Frankie, Franklin & Bash, Transformers: Prime (2010–2013), Law & Order (2009–2010), The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Desperate Housewives, 10-8: Officers on Duty (2003–2004), The Last Precinct (1986), and St. Elsewhere (1984). Moreover, Hudson reprised his role as Winston in Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021).
Ernie Hudson Age
He was born on December 17, 1945, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States of America. Hudson is 75 years old.
Ernie Hudson Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Hudson stands at a height of 6 ft 0 in ( Approx 1.83m).
Ernie Hudson Family | Siblings | Brothers
He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, in the USA to his stalwart mother Maggie Donald. However, she passed away due to tuberculosis when Hudson was two months old. He has never met his father. Hudson was raised by Arrana Donald, his maternal grandmother. Besides, he has a half-brother known as Lewis Hudson.
Ernie Hudson Wife | First Wife | Wife Jeannie Moore
He is currently married. Hudson is blissfully hitched to his longtime girlfriend Linda Kingsberg. She is a previous flight attendant. They exchanged their wedding vows back in the year 1985. Together, they celebrate 37 years of their wedding anniversary. Previously, he was married to his ex-wife Jeannie Moore. They had tied their knot back in 1963 when she was only sixteen and Hudson was eighteen years at the time. However, their marriage only lasted thirteen years and divorced in 1976.
Ernie Hudson Children | Daughter | Sons | Kids
He is a proud father of four amazing children named Ernie Hudson Jr., Rahaman, Andrew, and Ross. Ernie and Rahaman are from his previous marriage to his ex-wife Jeannie.
Ernie Hudson Education
He attended a local high school. Later, Hudson matriculated at Wayne State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Writing and Acting. Additionally, he also pursued a doctorate degree at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities but did not complete his course. Afterward, Hudson enrolled at Yale School of Drama and pursued a Master of Fine Arts Degree but opted out after one year so as to be cast in Leadbelly.
Ernie Hudson Movies | Tv Shows
Film
- Leadbelly (1976)
- The Human Tornado (1976)
- The Main Event (1979)
- Joni (1980)
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
- Redemption Day (2021)
- Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters (2019)
- Nappily Ever After (2018)
- Spaceman (2016)
- Ghostbusters (2016)
- God’s Not Dead 2 (2016)
- Batman: Bad Blood (2016)
- Gallows Road (2015)
- You’re Not You (2014)
- Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy (2012)
- Turning Point (2012)
- Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva La Fiesta! (2012)
- Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011)
- Game of Death (2010)
- Stasis (2010)
- Pastor Brown (2009)
Television
- Mad Bull (1977)
- King (1978)
- Last of the Good Guys (1978)
- Baa Baa Black Sheep (1978)
- Fantasy Island (1978)
- Skag (1980)
- The Incredible Hulk (1979)
- Beebo Saves Christmas (2021)
- The Wedding Games (2021)
- MacGyver (2021)
- Home Movie: The Princess Bride (2020)
- The Irate Gamer (2020)
- Puppy Dog Pals (2019-2020)
- The Family Business (2018-present)
- Ballers (2018)
- Spider-Man (2017)
Ernie Hudson Carshield
He did a television commercial back in 2018 for CarShield extended vehicle service protection. During the campaign, Hudson also appeared on the company’s website.
Ernie Hudson Grace And Frankie
He was cast in a recurring role as Jacob starting in 2015 in the series Grace and Frankie. Jacob is an organic farmer who is the romantic interest of Lily Tomlin who portrays Frankie Bergstein. The American comedy streaming television series was created for Netflix by Howard J. Morris and Marta Kauffman.
On May 8, 2015, the series debuted with all 13 episodes of the first season released simultaneously on Netflix. Grace and Frankie’s second season up to the six-season containing thirteen episodes each were released on May 6, 2016, March 24, 2017, January 19, 2018, January 18, 2019, and January 15, 2020.
Ernie Hudson Ghostbusters | Cameo
He had a brief appearance in the remake of Ghostbusters (2016) as Patty Tolan’s uncle. On July 9, 2016, the 2016 American supernatural comedy film debuted in Los Angeles at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Additionally, the film debuted on July 15, 2016, in the USA.
Ghostbusters had a budget of $144 million and grossed $229 million. The film also ensembles other stars including Neil Casey, Justin Kirk, Chris Hemsworth, Leslie Jones, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig, and Melissa McCarthy.
Ernie Hudson The Crow
He plays Sergeant Daryl Albrecht in the 1994 American superhero film christened The Crow. It was written by John Shirley and David J. Schow and was directed by Alex Proyas. The Crow stars Eric Draven portrayed by the late American actor and fight choreographer, Brandon Bruce Lee. Into the bargain, The Crow is based on a comic of the same name written by James O’Barr.
To Hell And Back Ernie Hudson
He has also portrayed Joe Patterson in the 2015 television movie titled To Hell and Back. Joe is a wealthy land developer. He study’s as God and Satan bets on his blessed life. This results in a series of misfortunes that examines his faith. In the movie, Joe has a happy wife and six appealing children. Into the bargain, Joe fights to endure illness, accidents, and murder while doing his best to stay consistent with the God he believes gave him everything.
Ernie Hudson Congo
He portrays Captain Monroe Kelly in the 1995 American science fiction action-adventure film christened Congo. Additionally, the film is slackly based on the 1980 novel of the same name written by Michael Crichton. On June 9, 1995, Paramount Pictures released the film.
Furthermore, Congo was directed by Frank Marshall. Into the bargain, it also ensembles other stars including Tim Curry, Joe Don Baker, Grant Heslov, Dylan Walsh, and Laura Linney. Moreover, the film performed better than expected at the box office despite receiving negative reviews.
Ernie Hudson Net Worth
Having been working in the acting field with the adroitness for nearly five decades now, he has managed to accumulate good affluence in his career thus far. Online resources estimate Hudson’s net worth to be $5,489,730.
How Old Is Ernie Hudson
He is 75 years old. Hudson was born on December 17, 1945, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, in the States. Thus, he relishes and celebrates his birthday on December 17 each and every year.
Is Ernie Hudson Still Alive
He is at this present moment alive and kicking. There have been no previous reports of Hudson’s sickness or negative health issues whatsoever.