Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film producer, Voice actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Children
2 children: Ernie Hudson Jr.
Education
Wayne State University, Benton Harbor High School, Yale School of Drama
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Popularity
Tier B -- 74,033 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 53 years (1973-2026)
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 27
Year context
Born in 1945 -- WWII ends; atomic bombs dropped on Japan; UN founded; Franklin D. Roosevelt / Harry S. Truman was US president
Year 1945 →
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Filmography (50)
Toy Story 5
Combat Carl (voice)
Boston Blue
Rev. Edwin Peters
The Crow
Albrecht
Champions
Coach Phil Peretti
Quantum Leap
Herbert 'Magic' Williams
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Winston Zeddemore
Redemption Day
Ed Paxton
L.A.'s Finest
Joseph Vaughn
Carl Weber's The Family Business
L.C. Duncan
Batman: Bad Blood
Lucius Fox (voice)
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ernie Hudson?
Ernie Hudson is 80 years old, born on .
Where was Ernie Hudson born?
Ernie Hudson was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA.
What movies or shows has Ernie Hudson been in?
Ernie Hudson has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Toy Story 5 (2026), Boston Blue (2025), The Crow (2024), Champions (2023), Quantum Leap (2022).
What is Ernie Hudson known for?
Ernie Hudson is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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