Who is Ernie Hudson? Age, Net worth, Relationship, Height, Affair

Ernie Hudson is a well-known American actor who has appeared in numerous blockbusters. When he starred in ‘The Crow,’ in 1994, he caught the attention of filmmakers and critics. He has also given outstanding performances in television programs in addition to movies. Winston Zeddemore (Ghostbusters), Sergeant Darryl Albrecht (The Crow), and other his characters are well-known. In the remake of ‘Ghostbusters,’ Ernie made a cameo appearance (2016). In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, he’ll reprise his role as Winston (2021)

Ernie Hudson: Bio, Age, Ethnicity, Siblings

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In 1945, Ernie Hudson was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Maggie Donald. He had no idea who his biological father was. His mother, unfortunately, died of TB when he was two months old. He was then raised by his maternal grandmother.

Quick Facts

Real Name/Full Name	Earnest Lee Hudson
Nick Name/Celebrated Name:	Ernie Hudson
Birth Place:	Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
Date Of Birth/Birthday:	17 December 1945
Age/How Old:	76 years old
Height/How Tall:	In Centimetres – 183 cm In Feet and Inches – 6′ 1″
Weight:	In Kilograms – 70 Kg In Pounds – 154 lbs
Eye Color:	Dark Brown
Hair Color:	Black
Parents Name:	Father – N/A Mother – Maggie Donald
Siblings:	Lewis Hudson
School:	N/A
College:	Wayne State University, University of Minnesota, Yale School of drama.
Religion:	Christian
Nationality:	American
Zodiac Sign:	Sagittarius
Gender:	Male
Sexual Orientation:	Straight
Marital Status:	Married
Girlfriend:	N/A
Wife/Spouse Name:	Linda Kingsberg (m. 1985), Jeannie Moore (m. 1963–1976)
Kids/Children Name:	Ernie Hudson Jr., Rahaman Hudson, Ross Hudson, Andrew Hudson
Profession:	Actor, Producer, Playwright
Net Worth:	$6 Million

Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

Ernie Hudson, who was born on December 17, 1945, is 76 years old as of today’s date, May 10, 2022. Despite his height of 6 feet 1 inch and 183 centimeters, he weighs approximately 154 pounds and 70 kg.

Education

Ernie enlisted in the US Marine Corps after high school but had to leave after three months due to asthma. After that, he returned to Michigan and became the resident playwright at Concept East. He went on to Wayne State University to further his writing and acting abilities. He received his diploma in 1973. He founded the Actors’ Ensemble, which would showcase his and other black playwrights’ work. He earned his doctorate from the University of Minnesota. He then went to Yale School of Drama for a year to pursue his Master of Fine Arts in Acting.

Personal Life: Girlfriends, Wife, and Children

Ernie has had two marriages. Ernie Hudson Jr. and Rahaman Hudson are his kids from his 1963 marriage to Jeannie Moore. Hudson Jr. and Rahaman relocated to California to be with their father when their parents divorced. In 1985, Ernie married Linda Kingsberg. Andrew and Ross Hudson are his other sons from this marriage.

Is Ernie Hudson a Homosexual?

Ernie has been married twice, indicating that he is attracted to women. He is not a homosexual. No rumor or incident supports this claim.

Career Opportunities

Ernie began his career as an actor in one of his first films, Penitentiary II (1982). He has starred in guest parts on TV shows such as ‘The Dukes of Hazard’ and ‘The A-Team.’ Since his role as Winston Zeddemore in Ghostbusters and its sequel in 1989, he has grown in fame. In ‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992),’ he performed a big supporting part. Hudson and his son co-starred in HBO’s ‘Oz,’ a drama series.

When he played a preacher in the film ‘Stranger in the Kingdom,’ he demonstrated versatility in his acting. Harry McDonald, his role in Miss Congeniality (2000), was well-liked. He had recurrent parts in The Secret Life of the American Teenager as Dr. Fields and as boyfriend and fiancé in Law and Order: Special Victims Unit’s last season. In 2011, he played Stuart Owens in Torchwood.

He has a recurring role as Jacob on the series Grace and Frankie in 2015. In 2019, he confirmed his role in Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which is planned to hit theaters on June 11th, 2021. Hudson is a film and television series producer in addition to acting. He also writes plays.

Awards

2011: Winner of the Outstanding Cast Performance Award at the Action on Film International Film Festival in the United States.
2006: Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival Career Achievement Award 1999: Satellite Awards Best Actor in a Series, Drama
1995: Winner of Sci-Fi Universe Magazine’s Best Supporting Actor in a Genre Motion Picture.

Ernie Hudson’s Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings

Hudson’s net worth is estimated to be $6 million in 2022. He is currently residing in Los Angeles. He has amassed a sizable fortune as an actor, film producer, and playwright.

Interesting Facts

Hudson had no idea who his biological father was.
He graduated from Yale School of Drama with a Master of Fine Arts in acting.

Hudson’s career is a prime example of overcoming issues in one’s life, having gone through a difficult upbringing without his parents. As we can see, he is a versatile actor who has played a variety of parts in films and television series.