Actor
Ernie Hudson
- Born: 14 December 1945, Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA
- Estimated net worth: $5 million
Ernie Hudson is an American actor and producer known for his roles in film and television. He gained fame for his iconic portrayal of Winston Zeddemore in the 'Ghostbusters' franchise. With a career spanning several decades, Hudson is recognized for his…
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About Ernie Hudson
Ernie Hudson is an American actor and producer known for his roles in film and television. He gained fame for his iconic portrayal of Winston Zeddemore in the 'Ghostbusters' franchise. With a career spanning several decades, Hudson is recognized for his strong presence and versatility across genres, often embodying characters with depth and charisma.
- Born
- 14 December 1945, Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA
- Height
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Spouses
- Linda Kingsberg (1985-present)
- Children
- 3 children, including Ernie Hudson Jr.
- Parents
- Mary Hudson, Ernie Hudson Sr.
- Estimated net worth
- $5 million
Fun facts about Ernie Hudson
- Ernie Hudson originally auditioned for the role of Winston Zeddemore in 'Ghostbusters' after being inspired by the script's unique blend of comedy and supernatural elements.
- In addition to acting, Hudson has also worked as a producer and has appeared in numerous television shows, including a notable role in 'Oz'.
Famous Ernie Hudson quotes
“We’re ready to believe you!”
“You know, I don't think I can take much more of this.”
“I think you have to be willing to take risks.”
Ernie Hudson filmography
Cast (243)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Toy Story 5 Movie | Combat Carl (voice) | 8.3 |
| 2025 | Boston Blue TV | Rev. Edwin Peters | 7.0 |
| 2025 | John Candy: I Like Me Movie | Self - Actor (archive footage) | 7.9 |
| 2025 | FEEL Movie | Sitter 10 | |
| 2024 | Angry Birds Mystery Island TV | Marlon (voice) | 5.2 |
| 2024 | Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Movie | Winston Zeddemore | 6.4 |
| 2023 | The Retirement Plan Movie | Joseph | 5.8 |
| 2023 | Prisoner's Daughter Movie | Hank | 6.2 |
| 2023 | Darrin's Dance Grooves: The Untold Darrin Henson Story Movie | Self (voiceover) | |
| 2023 | Champions Movie | Coach Phil Peretti | 6.7 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Quantum Leap TV | Herbert 'Magic' Williams | 7.0 |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2022 | Sherri TV | Self - Guest | 2.6 |
| 2022 | In Search of Tomorrow Movie | Self - Interviewee | 6.8 |
| 2021 | Beebo Saves Christmas Movie | Santa Claus (voice) | 5.5 |
| 2021 | Ghostbusters: Afterlife Movie | Winston Zeddemore | 7.3 |
| 2021 | Star Wars: The Bad Batch TV | Grini Millegi (voice) | 8.1 |
| 2021 | Redemption Day Movie | Ed Paxton | 5.9 |
| 2020 | Home Movie: The Princess Bride TV | Prince Humperdinck | 7.7 |
| 2020 | Reunited Apart TV | Self | 5.5 |
| 2020 | Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2019 | Adventure Force 5 Movie | Dr. Lawrence Abel | 6.1 |
| 2019 | The Movies That Made Us TV | Winston Zeddemore (archive footage) | 7.3 |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2019 | Infinity Train TV | Atticus (voice) | 8.4 |
| 2019 | City on a Hill TV | Franklin Ward | 7.3 |
| 2019 | L.A.'s Finest TV | Joseph Vaughn | 6.9 |
| 2019 | The Masked Singer TV | Self - Special Guest | 7.5 |
| 2018 | Carl Weber's The Family Business TV | L.C. Duncan | 8.5 |
| 2018 | Nappily Ever After Movie | Richard Jones | 7.2 |
| 2018 | High & Outside: A Baseball Noir Movie | Sanzone | 1.0 |
| 2017 | Steve TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2017 | APB TV | Ned Conrad | 6.5 |
| 2016 | Heaven Sent Movie | Donatello | 6.5 |
| 2016 | Infinity Train Movie | Atticus (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2016 | Graves TV | Jacob Mann | 5.0 |
| 2016 | MacGyver TV | Milton Bozer | 7.3 |
| 2016 | Lethal Weapon TV | Hank Peterson | 7.3 |
| 2016 | Spaceman Movie | Joe | 5.8 |
| 2016 | Ghostbusters Movie | Uncle Bill | 5.3 |
| 2016 | Ghostheads Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2016 | God's Not Dead 2 Movie | Judge Stennis | 6.2 |
| 2016 | Batman: Bad Blood Movie | Lucius Fox (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2016 | Angie Tribeca TV | Pete Tribeca | 6.4 |
| 2016 | The Man in the Silo Movie | Marcus Wells | |
| 2015 | Ballers TV | Mr. Hagerty | 6.8 |
| 2015 | Grace and Frankie TV | Jacob | 7.7 |
| 2015 | Gallows Road Movie | Bob Collins | 7.2 |
| 2015 | Horror Icon: Inside Michael's Mask with Tony Moran Movie | Self | |
| 2014 | Merry Ex-Mas Movie | Pastor Ed | 3.8 |
| 2014 | You're Not You Movie | John | 7.4 |
| 2014 | Touched Movie | Dr. Beck | 6.2 |
| 2014 | Scorpion TV | Brooks | 8.2 |
| 2014 | To Hell and Back Movie | Joe | 8.0 |
| 2014 | The Grim Sleeper Movie | Detective Gerry Claymar | 4.9 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2014 | Showing Up Movie | Self | 9.2 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 2014 | The Last Song Movie | Guest | |
| 2013 | Dear Secret Santa Movie | Pastor Avery | 6.0 |
| 2013 | Doonby Movie | Leroy Jackson | 4.3 |
| 2013 | The Millers TV | Walter | 5.8 |
| 2013 | Ironside TV | Bludso | 5.1 |
| 2013 | Turning Point Movie | Joe Johnson | 10.0 |
| 2013 | Call Me Crazy: A Five Film Movie | Percy | 7.0 |
| 2013 | Battledogs Movie | Max Stevens | 4.4 |
| 2013 | The Last Leg TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 2012 | Ambush at Dark Canyon Movie | Cyrus Parker | 4.4 |
| 2012 | Arrow TV | Roy Stewart | 6.8 |
| 2012 | Deer Crossing Movie | Captain Bailey | 2.4 |
| 2012 | Guys with Kids TV | The Judge | 5.6 |
| 2012 | Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta! Movie | Pedro (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2012 | The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy Movie | Ivan Stumpwater | 5.2 |
| 2012 | Scandal TV | Commander Randolph Boles | 7.2 |
| 2012 | Comic Book Men TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2012 | Key & Peele TV | Dad | 7.7 |
| 2011 | Once Upon a Time TV | King Poseidon | 7.4 |
| 2011 | Hart of Dixie TV | Ernie Hayes | 7.3 |
| 2011 | Underground Entertainment: The Movie Movie | Ernie | 7.2 |
| 2011 | Franklin & Bash TV | Judge Lawrence Perry | 7.3 |
| 2011 | Deep Blue Breath Movie | Lord Vater (voice) | |
| 2011 | Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 Movie | Pedro | 5.9 |
| 2010 | Game of Death Movie | Clarence | 4.9 |
| 2010 | Transformers: Prime TV | Agent William Fowler (voice) | 8.1 |
| 2010 | Blue Bloods TV | Darryl Ward | 7.8 |
| 2010 | Stasis Movie | Stranger | 2.8 |
| 2010 | Rizzoli & Isles TV | Admiral Frost | 7.9 |
| 2010 | Hot in Cleveland TV | Ernie Hudson | 7.2 |
| 2010 | Machete Joe Movie | Sheriff Taylor | 1.3 |
| 2010 | Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball Movie | Anthony Vejar | 5.3 |
| 2009 | White Collar TV | Mr. Jeffries | 8.2 |
| 2009 | Celebrity Ghost Stories TV | Self | 7.3 |
| 2009 | Modern Family TV | Miles | 7.9 |
| 2009 | Meteor TV | Gen. Brasser | 6.1 |
| 2009 | Pastor Brown Movie | Deacon Harold Todd | 5.8 |
| 2009 | Dragonball Evolution Movie | Sifu Norris | 2.9 |
| 2009 | Fatal Secrets Movie | Detective Carter | 3.8 |
| 2009 | Lonely Street Movie | Captain Morgan | 4.6 |
| 2008 | Childrens Hospital TV | Hubert McGraw | 7.0 |
| 2008 | The Secret Life of the American Teenager TV | Dr. Ken Fields | 6.8 |
| 2008 | Final Approach Movie | Agent Lorenzo Dawson | 5.1 |
| 2007 | Private Practice TV | Captain Frank | 7.5 |
| 2007 | All Hat Movie | Jackson Jones | 3.1 |
| 2007 | Nobel Son Movie | Bill Canega | 6.0 |
| 2006 | Torchwood TV | Stuart Owens | 7.3 |
| 2006 | Heroes TV | Captain Lubbock | 7.4 |
| 2006 | The Ron Clark Story Movie | Principal Turner | 7.6 |
| 2006 | Psych TV | William Guster | 7.9 |
| 2006 | Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror Movie | Roscoe | 4.7 |
| 2006 | Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School Movie | Blake Rische | 5.9 |
| 2005 | Halfway Decent Movie | Tom | 5.7 |
| 2005 | Criminal Minds TV | Lt. Al Garner | 8.3 |
| 2005 | How I Met Your Mother TV | Ernie Hudson | 8.1 |
| 2005 | Bones TV | David Barron | 8.2 |
| 2005 | Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story Movie | Perry Beasley | 8.0 |
| 2005 | Grey's Anatomy TV | Brad McDougall | 8.2 |
| 2005 | Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous Movie | Harry McDonald | 5.7 |
| 2005 | Robot Chicken TV | Detective Ernie / Judge Hudson Jr. / Justin's Dad (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2005 | Lackawanna Blues Movie | Dick Barrymore | 5.9 |
| 2005 | Confessions of an Action Star Movie | Self / Commander | 4.3 |
| 2004 | Desperate Housewives TV | Detective Ridley | 7.9 |
| 2004 | Clifford's Really Big Movie Movie | P.T. (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2003 | Cold Case TV | Moses Jones | 7.7 |
| 2003 | 10-8: Officers on Duty TV | Senior Deputy John Henry Barnes | 7.9 |
| 2003 | Las Vegas TV | Bob Casey | 7.0 |
| 2003 | Anne B. Real Movie | Principal | 3.9 |
| 2002 | Without a Trace TV | Manny Aybar | 7.2 |
| 2002 | Everwood TV | Bill Hoover | 7.6 |
| 2001 | A Town Without Christmas Movie | Ted | 5.9 |
| 2001 | Crossing Jordan TV | Colonel Wirth | 7.2 |
| 2001 | Walking Shadow Movie | Hawk | 4.5 |
| 2000 | Miss Congeniality Movie | McDonald | 6.5 |
| 2000 | Paper Bullets Movie | Detective Ron Mills | 4.5 |
| 2000 | Everything's Jake Movie | Jake | 7.0 |
| 2000 | The Watcher Movie | FBI Special Agent in Charge Mike Ibby | 5.1 |
| 2000 | Red Letters Movie | Detective Glen Teal | 4.7 |
| 2000 | Nowhere to Land Movie | Danny Gorlin | 5.9 |
| 1999 | Miracle on the 17th Green Movie | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 1999 | A Stranger in the Kingdom Movie | Rev. Walter Andrews | 3.5 |
| 1999 | Shark Attack Movie | Lawrence Rhodes | 5.0 |
| 1999 | Interceptors Movie | Major | 4.7 |
| 1999 | Hijack Movie | Senator Douglas Wilson | 4.5 |
| 1999 | Michael Jordan: An American Hero Movie | Unknown character | 6.1 |
| 1999 | Stealth Fighter Movie | President Westwood | 4.3 |
| 1998 | October 22 Movie | Arthur | 6.6 |
| 1998 | Butter Movie | Curtis '8-Ball' Harris | 4.5 |
| 1998 | Best of the Best 4: Without Warning Movie | Detective Gresko | 5.9 |
| 1997 | Mr. Magoo Movie | Agent CIA Gus Anders | 4.5 |
| 1997 | Clover Movie | Gaten Hill | 5.6 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Stargate SG-1 TV | Pernaux | 8.3 |
| 1997 | Fakin' Da Funk Movie | Joe Lee | 6.0 |
| 1997 | Oz TV | Leo Glynn | 8.0 |
| 1997 | Levitation Movie | Downbeat | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Operation Delta Force Movie | Major Tipton | 3.8 |
| 1996 | The Cherokee Kid Movie | Nat Love aka Deadwood Dick | 5.5 |
| 1996 | Just Your Luck Movie | Willie | 4.3 |
| 1996 | Superman: The Animated Series TV | Professor Felix (voice) | 7.7 |
| 1996 | Arli$$ TV | Warden Leo Glynn | 6.9 |
| 1996 | For Which He Stands Movie | DEA Agent Baxter | 6.5 |
| 1996 | Tornado! Movie | Dr. Joe Branson | 5.6 |
| 1996 | The Substitute Movie | Claude Rolle | 7.0 |
| 1995 | Congo Movie | Captain Monroe Kelly | 5.6 |
| 1995 | The Basketball Diaries Movie | Reggie | 7.4 |
| 1994 | Speechless Movie | Ventura | 6.0 |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel TV | Norm McCloud | 7.2 |
| 1994 | ER TV | James Gallant | 7.8 |
| 1994 | Airheads Movie | Sergeant O'Malley | 6.2 |
| 1994 | The Cowboy Way Movie | Officer Sam 'Mad Dog' Shaw | 5.7 |
| 1994 | The Crow Movie | Albrecht | 7.5 |
| 1994 | No Escape Movie | Hawkins | 6.2 |
| 1994 | Sugar Hill Movie | Lolly Jonas | 5.7 |
| 1993 | Wild Palms TV | Tommy Lazlo | 6.2 |
| 1992 | The Ben Stiller Show TV | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 1992 | Angel Street TV | Thurman Nickens | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Batman: The Animated Series TV | Security Guard (voice) | 8.6 |
| 1992 | The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Movie | Solomon | 6.9 |
| 1990 | Broken Badges TV | Toby Baker | 7.0 |
| 1990 | Cop Rock TV | Cmdr. Warren Osborne | 4.1 |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Frank Gibson | 7.3 |
| 1990 | Twin Peaks TV | Colonel Davis | 8.3 |
| 1989 | The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! TV | Ernie Hudson | 7.1 |
| 1989 | Ghostbusters II Movie | Winston Zeddemore | 6.6 |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt TV | Zambini | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Collision Course Movie | Shortcut | 4.2 |
| 1989 | Leviathan Movie | Justin Jones | 6.0 |
| 1989 | Trapper County War Movie | Jefferson Carter | 4.7 |
| 1988 | The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission Movie | Joe Hamilton | 5.2 |
| 1988 | The Wrong Guys Movie | Dawson | 5.7 |
| 1987 | Weeds Movie | Bagdad | 5.3 |
| 1987 | Full House TV | Reggie "The Sandman" Martin | 7.5 |
| 1986 | The Last Precinct TV | Sergeant Lane | 6.2 |
| 1986 | The Last Precinct Movie | Night Train | |
| 1985 | Love on the Run Movie | Lamar | 5.0 |
| 1985 | The Insiders TV | Brewster | 6.0 |
| 1985 | The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians TV | Cyborg (voice) | 8.2 |
| 1985 | California Girls Movie | Ernie | 4.6 |
| 1984 | On the Scene with the Ghostbusters Movie | Unknown character | 9.5 |
| 1984 | Joy of Sex Movie | Mr. Porter | 4.1 |
| 1984 | Ghostbusters Movie | Winston Zeddemore | 7.5 |
| 1983 | Two of a Kind Movie | Det. Skaggs | 6.1 |
| 1983 | Women of San Quentin Movie | Charles Wilson | 5.0 |
| 1983 | Going Berserk Movie | Muhammed Jerome Willy | 5.1 |
| 1983 | Webster TV | Unknown character | 5.9 |
| 1983 | Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone Movie | Washington | 5.4 |
| 1983 | The A-Team TV | Cal Freeman | 7.5 |
| 1982 | The New Odd Couple TV | Moses Brown | 5.8 |
| 1982 | St. Elsewhere TV | Jerry Close | 5.7 |
| 1982 | Penitentiary II Movie | Half Dead | 4.4 |
| 1981 | Crazy Times Movie | Harold 'Jazzman' Malloy | |
| 1981 | A Matter of Life and Death Movie | Mr. Harrison | 8.0 |
| 1981 | Flamingo Road TV | Unknown character | 6.3 |
| 1981 | Underground Aces Movie | African General | 4.7 |
| 1980 | The Jazz Singer Movie | Heckler | 5.9 |
| 1980 | Bosom Buddies TV | Unknown character | 6.4 |
| 1980 | The Octagon Movie | Quinine | 5.1 |
| 1980 | White Mama Movie | Counsellor | 8.0 |
| 1980 | The $5.20 an Hour Dream Movie | Homer Burden | 9.0 |
| 1980 | Skag Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1979 | Detective School TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1979 | The Main Event Movie | Killer | 5.3 |
| 1979 | Joni Movie | Earl | 6.3 |
| 1979 | Highcliffe Manor TV | Smythe | 7.5 |
| 1979 | Roots: The Next Generations TV | Muslim at Door | 7.5 |
| 1978 | The White Shadow TV | Johnson | 7.1 |
| 1978 | Diff'rent Strokes TV | Unknown character | 7.1 |
| 1978 | Taxi TV | Terry Carver | 7.3 |
| 1978 | Last of the Good Guys Movie | El Coliph | 9.0 |
| 1978 | Fantasy Island TV | Jamu | 6.5 |
| 1977 | Mad Bull Movie | Black Bart | 8.0 |
| 1977 | The Incredible Hulk TV | Lee | 7.2 |
| 1977 | Man from Atlantis IV: The Disappearances Movie | Minion | 8.0 |
| 1976 | The Human Tornado Movie | Bo | 6.1 |
| 1976 | Leadbelly Movie | Archie | 6.4 |
| 1974 | Little House on the Prairie TV | William Thomas | 8.0 |
| 1973 | Super Friends TV | Cyborg (voice) | 7.7 |
| TBA | Hal Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Famous Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Beautiful People TV | Jack | |
| TBA | Oswald: Down The Rabbit Hole Movie | Oswald Jebediah Coleman | |
| TBA | Sisters in Italy Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Deepest, Darkest Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Mr. Beebee Movie | Wayne Proctor |
Crew (2)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ghost in the House Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 2018 | Carl Weber's The Family Business TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.5 |
Latest releases
- Toy Story 52026 / TMDB 8.3
- John Candy: I Like Me2025 / TMDB 7.9
- FEEL2025
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire2024 / TMDB 6.4
- The Retirement Plan2023 / TMDB 5.8
- Prisoner's Daughter2023 / TMDB 6.2
Questions about Ernie Hudson
What are Ernie Hudson's most famous roles?
Ernie Hudson is best known for his role as Winston Zeddemore in the 'Ghostbusters' films and as a key character in the HBO series 'Oz'.
Has Ernie Hudson won any awards?
Ernie Hudson has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for his role in 'Oz', but he has not won an Oscar.
What was Ernie Hudson's first film?
Ernie Hudson's first film was 'Leadbelly' released in 1976, where he played the role of a prison guard.
Which films have been the most successful for Ernie Hudson?
The 'Ghostbusters' franchise is considered Hudson's most successful work, particularly the original 1984 film, which became a cultural phenomenon.
Is Ernie Hudson involved in any charitable work?
Yes, Ernie Hudson is involved in various charitable activities, including supporting youth programs and advocating for mental health awareness.
What is Ernie Hudson's estimated net worth?
Ernie Hudson's estimated net worth is around $5 million, reflecting his extensive career in film and television.
Has Ernie Hudson appeared in any popular TV shows?
Yes, Ernie Hudson gained acclaim for his role as Simon Adebisi in the HBO series 'Oz', which showcased his acting range and depth.
What genre is Ernie Hudson most associated with?
Ernie Hudson is most associated with comedy and horror, particularly through his work in the 'Ghostbusters' series, which blends both genres.