Ernie Hudson
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Person

Ernie Hudson

Known for
Acting
Born
December 17, 1945
Place of birth
Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA
Also known as
어니 허드슨, Ерні Хадсон, ارنی هادسون

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Biography

Earnest Lee Hudson (born December 17, 1945) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters franchise. Hudson has also acted in the films Leviathan (1989), The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992), The Crow (1994), Airheads (1994), The Basketball Diaries (1995), Congo (1995), Miss Congeniality (2000), and The Ron Clark Story (2006).

His most prominent role on television was Warden Leo Glynn on HBO's Oz (1997–2003). Hudson has also appeared in the television shows St. Elsewhere (1984), The Last Precinct (1986), 10-8: Officers on Duty (2003–2004), Desperate Housewives (2006–2007), The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008–2013), Law & Order (2009–2010), the voice of Agent Bill Fowler in Transformers: Prime (2010–2013), Franklin & Bash (2012–2014), Grace and Frankie (2015–2020), and L.A.'s Finest (2019–2020). From 2022 to 2024, Hudson appeared as Herbert "Magic" Williams on the NBC drama Quantum Leap.

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Filmography

  • Toy Story 5Film · 2026 · as Combat Carl (voice)
  • Boston BlueTV · 2025 · as Rev. Edwin Peters · 23 episodes
  • FEELFilm · 2025 · as Sitter 10
  • John Candy: I Like MeFilm · 2025 · as Self - Actor (archive footage)
  • Angry Birds Mystery IslandTV · 2024 · as Marlon (voice) · 1 episode
  • Ghostbusters: Frozen EmpireFilm · 2024 · as Winston Zeddemore
  • ChampionsFilm · 2023 · as Coach Phil Peretti
  • Darrin's Dance Grooves: The Untold Darrin Henson StoryFilm · 2023 · as Self (voiceover)
  • Ghost in the HouseFilm · 2023 · Writer
  • Prisoner's DaughterFilm · 2023 · as Hank
  • The Retirement PlanFilm · 2023 · as Joseph
  • In Search of TomorrowFilm · 2022 · as Self - Interviewee
  • Quantum LeapTV · 2022 · as Herbert 'Magic' Williams · 31 episodes
  • SherriTV · 2022 · as Self - Guest · 2 episodes
  • The Jennifer Hudson ShowTV · 2022 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • Beebo Saves ChristmasFilm · 2021 · as Santa Claus (voice)
  • Ghostbusters: AfterlifeFilm · 2021 · as Winston Zeddemore
  • Redemption DayFilm · 2021 · as Ed Paxton
  • Star Wars: The Bad BatchTV · 2021 · as Grini Millegi (voice) · 1 episode
  • Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering GhostbustersFilm · 2020 · as Self
  • Home Movie: The Princess BrideTV · 2020 · as Prince Humperdinck · 1 episode
  • Reunited ApartTV · 2020 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Adventure Force 5Film · 2019 · as Dr. Lawrence Abel
  • City on a HillTV · 2019 · as Franklin Ward · 2 episodes
  • Infinity TrainTV · 2019 · as Atticus (voice) · 7 episodes
  • L.A.'s FinestTV · 2019 · as Joseph Vaughn · 26 episodes
  • The Kelly Clarkson ShowTV · 2019 · as Self · 3 episodes
  • The Masked SingerTV · 2019 · as Self - Special Guest · 1 episode
  • The Movies That Made UsTV · 2019 · as Winston Zeddemore (archive footage) · 1 episode
  • Carl Weber's The Family BusinessTV · 2018 · as L.C. Duncan · 62 episodes
  • High & Outside: A Baseball NoirFilm · 2018 · as Sanzone
  • Nappily Ever AfterFilm · 2018 · as Richard Jones
  • APBTV · 2017 · as Ned Conrad · 12 episodes
  • SteveTV · 2017 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Angie TribecaTV · 2016 · as Pete Tribeca · 1 episode
  • Batman: Bad BloodFilm · 2016 · as Lucius Fox (voice)
  • GhostbustersFilm · 2016 · as Uncle Bill
  • GhostheadsFilm · 2016 · as Self
  • God's Not Dead 2Film · 2016 · as Judge Stennis
  • GravesTV · 2016 · as Jacob Mann · 9 episodes
  • Heaven SentFilm · 2016 · as Donatello
  • Infinity TrainFilm · 2016 · as Atticus (voice)
  • Lethal WeaponTV · 2016 · as Hank Peterson · 1 episode
  • MacGyverTV · 2016 · as Milton Bozer · 1 episode
  • SpacemanFilm · 2016 · as Joe
  • The Man in the SiloFilm · 2016 · as Marcus Wells
  • BallersTV · 2015 · as Mr. Hagerty · 1 episode
  • Gallows RoadFilm · 2015 · as Bob Collins
  • Grace and FrankieTV · 2015 · as Jacob · 17 episodes
  • Horror Icon: Inside Michael's Mask with Tony MoranFilm · 2015 · as Self
  • Late Night with Seth MeyersTV · 2014 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • Merry Ex-MasFilm · 2014 · as Pastor Ed
  • ScorpionTV · 2014 · as Brooks · 1 episode
  • Showing UpFilm · 2014 · as Self
  • The Grim SleeperFilm · 2014 · as Detective Gerry Claymar
  • The Last SongFilm · 2014 · as Guest
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonTV · 2014 · as Self · 1 episode
  • To Hell and BackFilm · 2014 · as Joe
  • TouchedFilm · 2014 · as Dr. Beck
  • You're Not YouFilm · 2014 · as John
  • BattledogsFilm · 2013 · as Max Stevens
  • Call Me Crazy: A Five FilmFilm · 2013 · as Percy
  • Dear Secret SantaFilm · 2013 · as Pastor Avery
  • DoonbyFilm · 2013 · as Leroy Jackson
  • IronsideTV · 2013 · as Bludso · 1 episode
  • The Last LegTV · 2013 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The MillersTV · 2013 · as Walter · 1 episode
  • Turning PointFilm · 2013 · as Joe Johnson
  • Ambush at Dark CanyonFilm · 2012 · as Cyrus Parker
  • ArrowTV · 2012 · as Roy Stewart · 1 episode
  • Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta!Film · 2012 · as Pedro (voice)
  • Comic Book MenTV · 2012 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Deer CrossingFilm · 2012 · as Captain Bailey
  • Guys with KidsTV · 2012 · as The Judge · 1 episode
  • Key & PeeleTV · 2012 · as Dad · 1 episode
  • ScandalTV · 2012 · as Commander Randolph Boles · 1 episode
  • The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead ConspiracyFilm · 2012 · as Ivan Stumpwater
  • Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2Film · 2011 · as Pedro
  • Deep Blue BreathFilm · 2011 · as Lord Vater (voice)
  • Franklin & BashTV · 2011 · as Judge Lawrence Perry · 4 episodes
  • Hart of DixieTV · 2011 · as Ernie Hayes · 1 episode
  • Once Upon a TimeTV · 2011 · as King Poseidon · 1 episode
  • Underground Entertainment: The MovieFilm · 2011 · as Ernie
  • Blue BloodsTV · 2010 · as Darryl Ward · 1 episode
  • Game of DeathFilm · 2010 · as Clarence
  • Hot in ClevelandTV · 2010 · as Ernie Hudson · 1 episode
  • Machete JoeFilm · 2010 · as Sheriff Taylor
  • Rizzoli & IslesTV · 2010 · as Admiral Frost · 2 episodes
  • Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' BallFilm · 2010 · as Anthony Vejar
  • StasisFilm · 2010 · as Stranger
  • Transformers: PrimeTV · 2010 · as Agent William Fowler (voice) · 65 episodes
  • Celebrity Ghost StoriesTV · 2009 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Dragonball EvolutionFilm · 2009 · as Sifu Norris
  • Fatal SecretsFilm · 2009 · as Detective Carter
  • Lonely StreetFilm · 2009 · as Captain Morgan
  • MeteorTV · 2009 · as Gen. Brasser · 2 episodes
  • Modern FamilyTV · 2009 · as Miles · 4 episodes
  • Pastor BrownFilm · 2009 · as Deacon Harold Todd
  • White CollarTV · 2009 · as Mr. Jeffries · 1 episode
  • Childrens HospitalTV · 2008 · as Hubert McGraw · 1 episode
  • Final ApproachFilm · 2008 · as Agent Lorenzo Dawson
  • The Secret Life of the American TeenagerTV · 2008 · as Dr. Ken Fields · 18 episodes
  • All HatFilm · 2007 · as Jackson Jones
  • Nobel SonFilm · 2007 · as Bill Canega
  • Private PracticeTV · 2007 · as Captain Frank · 1 episode
  • HeroesTV · 2006 · as Captain Lubbock · 2 episodes
  • Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm SchoolFilm · 2006 · as Blake Rische
  • PsychTV · 2006 · as William Guster · 1 episode
  • Snoop Dogg's Hood of HorrorFilm · 2006 · as Roscoe
  • The Ron Clark StoryFilm · 2006 · as Principal Turner
  • TorchwoodTV · 2006 · as Stuart Owens · 1 episode
  • BonesTV · 2005 · as David Barron · 2 episodes
  • Confessions of an Action StarFilm · 2005 · as Self / Commander
  • Criminal MindsTV · 2005 · as Lt. Al Garner · 1 episode
  • Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell StoryFilm · 2005 · as Perry Beasley
  • Grey's AnatomyTV · 2005 · as Brad McDougall · 1 episode
  • Halfway DecentFilm · 2005 · as Tom
  • How I Met Your MotherTV · 2005 · as Ernie Hudson · 1 episode
  • Lackawanna BluesFilm · 2005 · as Dick Barrymore
  • Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and FabulousFilm · 2005 · as Harry McDonald
  • Robot ChickenTV · 2005 · as Detective Ernie / Judge Hudson Jr. / Justin's Dad (voice) · 1 episode
  • Clifford's Really Big MovieFilm · 2004 · as P.T. (voice)
  • Desperate HousewivesTV · 2004 · as Detective Ridley · 7 episodes
  • 10-8: Officers on DutyTV · 2003 · as Senior Deputy John Henry Barnes · 15 episodes
  • Anne B. RealFilm · 2003 · as Principal
  • Cold CaseTV · 2003 · as Moses Jones · 1 episode
  • Las VegasTV · 2003 · as Bob Casey · 2 episodes
  • EverwoodTV · 2002 · as Bill Hoover · 1 episode
  • Without a TraceTV · 2002 · as Manny Aybar · 1 episode
  • A Town Without ChristmasFilm · 2001 · as Ted
  • Crossing JordanTV · 2001 · as Colonel Wirth · 1 episode
  • Walking ShadowFilm · 2001 · as Hawk
  • Everything's JakeFilm · 2000 · as Jake
  • Miss CongenialityFilm · 2000 · as McDonald
  • Nowhere to LandFilm · 2000 · as Danny Gorlin
  • Paper BulletsFilm · 2000 · as Detective Ron Mills
  • Red LettersFilm · 2000 · as Detective Glen Teal
  • The WatcherFilm · 2000 · as FBI Special Agent in Charge Mike Ibby
  • A Stranger in the KingdomFilm · 1999 · as Rev. Walter Andrews
  • HijackFilm · 1999 · as Senator Douglas Wilson
  • InterceptorsFilm · 1999 · as Major
  • Michael Jordan: An American HeroFilm · 1999 · Acting
  • Miracle on the 17th GreenFilm · 1999 · Acting
  • Shark AttackFilm · 1999 · as Lawrence Rhodes
  • Stealth FighterFilm · 1999 · as President Westwood
  • Best of the Best 4: Without WarningFilm · 1998 · as Detective Gresko
  • ButterFilm · 1998 · as Curtis '8-Ball' Harris
  • October 22Film · 1998 · as Arthur
  • CloverFilm · 1997 · as Gaten Hill
  • Fakin' Da FunkFilm · 1997 · as Joe Lee
  • LevitationFilm · 1997 · as Downbeat
  • Mr. MagooFilm · 1997 · as Agent CIA Gus Anders
  • Operation Delta ForceFilm · 1997 · as Major Tipton
  • OzTV · 1997 · as Leo Glynn · 56 episodes
  • Stargate SG-1TV · 1997 · as Pernaux · 1 episode
  • The ViewTV · 1997 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Arli$$TV · 1996 · as Warden Leo Glynn · 1 episode
  • For Which He StandsFilm · 1996 · as DEA Agent Baxter
  • Just Your LuckFilm · 1996 · as Willie
  • Superman: The Animated SeriesTV · 1996 · as Professor Felix (voice) · 1 episode
  • The Cherokee KidFilm · 1996 · as Nat Love aka Deadwood Dick
  • The SubstituteFilm · 1996 · as Claude Rolle
  • Tornado!Film · 1996 · as Dr. Joe Branson
  • CongoFilm · 1995 · as Captain Monroe Kelly
  • The Basketball DiariesFilm · 1995 · as Reggie
  • AirheadsFilm · 1994 · as Sergeant O'Malley
  • ERTV · 1994 · as James Gallant · 2 episodes
  • No EscapeFilm · 1994 · as Hawkins
  • SpeechlessFilm · 1994 · as Ventura
  • Sugar HillFilm · 1994 · as Lolly Jonas
  • The Cowboy WayFilm · 1994 · as Officer Sam 'Mad Dog' Shaw
  • The CrowFilm · 1994 · as Albrecht
  • Touched by an AngelTV · 1994 · as Norm McCloud · 1 episode
  • Wild PalmsTV · 1993 · as Tommy Lazlo · 5 episodes
  • Angel StreetTV · 1992 · as Thurman Nickens · 2 episodes
  • Batman: The Animated SeriesTV · 1992 · as Security Guard (voice) · 1 episode
  • The Ben Stiller ShowTV · 1992 · Acting · 1 episode
  • The Hand That Rocks the CradleFilm · 1992 · as Solomon
  • Broken BadgesTV · 1990 · as Toby Baker · 8 episodes
  • Cop RockTV · 1990 · as Cmdr. Warren Osborne · 1 episode
  • Law & OrderTV · 1990 · as Frank Gibson · 7 episodes
  • Twin PeaksTV · 1990 · as Colonel Davis · 2 episodes
  • Collision CourseFilm · 1989 · as Shortcut
  • Ghostbusters IIFilm · 1989 · as Winston Zeddemore
  • LeviathanFilm · 1989 · as Justin Jones
  • Tales from the CryptTV · 1989 · as Zambini · 1 episode
  • The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!TV · 1989 · as Ernie Hudson · 1 episode
  • Trapper County WarFilm · 1989 · as Jefferson Carter
  • The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal MissionFilm · 1988 · as Joe Hamilton
  • The Wrong GuysFilm · 1988 · as Dawson
  • Full HouseTV · 1987 · as Reggie "The Sandman" Martin · 1 episode
  • WeedsFilm · 1987 · as Bagdad
  • The Last PrecinctFilm · 1986 · as Night Train
  • The Last PrecinctTV · 1986 · as Sergeant Lane · 8 episodes
  • California GirlsFilm · 1985 · as Ernie
  • Love on the RunFilm · 1985 · as Lamar
  • The InsidersTV · 1985 · as Brewster · 1 episode
  • The Super Powers Team: Galactic GuardiansTV · 1985 · as Cyborg (voice) · 10 episodes
  • GhostbustersFilm · 1984 · as Winston Zeddemore
  • Joy of SexFilm · 1984 · as Mr. Porter
  • On the Scene with the GhostbustersFilm · 1984 · Acting
  • Going BerserkFilm · 1983 · as Muhammed Jerome Willy
  • Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden ZoneFilm · 1983 · as Washington
  • The A-TeamTV · 1983 · as Cal Freeman · 1 episode
  • Two of a KindFilm · 1983 · as Det. Skaggs
  • WebsterTV · 1983 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Women of San QuentinFilm · 1983 · as Charles Wilson
  • Penitentiary IIFilm · 1982 · as Half Dead
  • St. ElsewhereTV · 1982 · as Jerry Close · 6 episodes
  • The New Odd CoupleTV · 1982 · as Moses Brown · 1 episode
  • A Matter of Life and DeathFilm · 1981 · as Mr. Harrison
  • Crazy TimesFilm · 1981 · as Harold 'Jazzman' Malloy
  • Flamingo RoadTV · 1981 · Acting · 2 episodes
  • Underground AcesFilm · 1981 · as African General
  • Bosom BuddiesTV · 1980 · Acting · 1 episode
  • SkagFilm · 1980 · Acting
  • The $5.20 an Hour DreamFilm · 1980 · as Homer Burden
  • The Jazz SingerFilm · 1980 · as Heckler
  • The OctagonFilm · 1980 · as Quinine
  • White MamaFilm · 1980 · as Counsellor
  • Detective SchoolTV · 1979 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Highcliffe ManorTV · 1979 · as Smythe · 6 episodes
  • JoniFilm · 1979 · as Earl
  • Roots: The Next GenerationsTV · 1979 · as Muslim at Door · 1 episode
  • The Main EventFilm · 1979 · as Killer
  • Diff'rent StrokesTV · 1978 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Fantasy IslandTV · 1978 · as Jamu · 1 episode
  • Last of the Good GuysFilm · 1978 · as El Coliph
  • TaxiTV · 1978 · as Terry Carver · 1 episode
  • The White ShadowTV · 1978 · as Johnson · 1 episode
  • Mad BullFilm · 1977 · as Black Bart
  • Man from Atlantis IV: The DisappearancesFilm · 1977 · as Minion
  • The Incredible HulkTV · 1977 · as Lee · 1 episode
  • LeadbellyFilm · 1976 · as Archie
  • The Human TornadoFilm · 1976 · as Bo
  • Little House on the PrairieTV · 1974 · as William Thomas · 1 episode
  • Super FriendsTV · 1973 · as Cyborg (voice) · 8 episodes
  • Beautiful PeopleTV · as Jack · 1 episode
  • Deepest, DarkestFilm · Acting
  • FamousFilm · Acting
  • HalFilm · Acting
  • Mr. BeebeeFilm · as Wayne Proctor
  • Oswald: Down The Rabbit HoleFilm · as Oswald Jebediah Coleman
  • Sisters in ItalyFilm · Acting

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