Ernie Hudson

Acting

Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson is best known for Grey's Anatomy, Arrow, How I Met Your Mother and Criminal Minds. Ernie Hudson was born on December 17, 1945. Ernie Hudson is 80 years old (born December 17, 1945).

Born
December 17, 1945 (80 years old)
Place of birth
Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA

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.

Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Ernie Hudson been in?

Ernie Hudson is best known for Grey's Anatomy, Arrow, How I Met Your Mother and Criminal Minds.

When was Ernie Hudson born?

Ernie Hudson was born on December 17, 1945. (Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA)

How old is Ernie Hudson?

Ernie Hudson is 80 years old (born December 17, 1945).

Updated: October 25, 2026 ·