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United States Ernie Hudson is an actor and producer known for his extensive work across film and television, including his role as Winston Zeddemore in the 'Ghostbusters' franchise.
Ernie Hudson served as a keynote speaker for United Way's Community Speakers Series. The event's sponsors included Signature VF Corporation and Gold American.
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Ernie Hudson was featured in an interview with Wingman Magazine, discussing his roles in projects like 'Ghostbusters' and 'The Family Business'.
Ernie Hudson joined Puppy Food Bank as a new ambassador to help support pet rescues nationwide. He visited San Antonio to support local pet rescues and the Puppy Food Bank, raising awareness.
Earnest Lee Hudson was born on December 17, 1945, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Raised by his maternal grandmother after his mother’s death when he was an infant, he developed an early interest in writing. After a brief period in the U.S. Marine Corps, he moved to Detroit, becoming the resident playwright at Concept East, the oldest Black theatre in the country. He further honed his skills at Wayne State University, earning a B.A., and established the Actors’ Ensemble Theatre. His academic pursuits continued at the University of Minnesota and Yale School of Drama, though he left Yale to pursue an acting opportunity.
Hudson’s acting career began with his co-starring role in Gordon Parks’ 1976 film “Leadbelly.” Following this, he took on guest and co-starring roles in various television shows and films throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, including “Fantasy Island” (1977), “The Incredible Hulk” (1977), “Little House on the Prairie” (1974), and “White Mama” (1980) with Bette Davis. A significant turn in his career came with the mega-hit “Ghostbusters” (1984), where he played Winston Zeddemore, a role he reprised in “Ghostbusters II” (1989) and subsequently in “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” (2021) and “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” (2024).
Beyond Ghostbusters, Hudson has maintained a consistent presence in Hollywood. His film credits include “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” (1992), “The Crow” (1994), “Congo” (1995), and “Miss Congeniality” (2000). On television, he was a main cast member as Warden Leo Glynn in HBO’s critically acclaimed series “Oz” (1997–2003). He has also held recurring roles in “Desperate Housewives” (2006–2007), “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” (2008–2013), “Law & Order” (2009–2010), and “Grace and Frankie” (2015–2020). More recently, he starred as Herbert ‘Magic’ Williams in NBC’s “Quantum Leap” (2022–2024) and continues to appear in “The Family Business” (2018–2025). In 2024, a portion of South Fair Avenue in his hometown of Benton Harbor was honorarily named “Ernie Hudson Way” in recognition of his achievements.
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