Who is Ernie Hudson?
Full Name: Earnest Lee Hudson
Born: December 17, 1945, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA
Professions: Actor, playwright, producer — active from 1973 to present
Career Highlights
Film:
Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters franchise (1984, its sequels, and the recent Frozen Empire).
Memorable roles in:
Leviathan (1989)
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) as Solomon
The Crow (1994), Airheads (1994), The Basketball Diaries (1995), Congo (1995), Miss Congeniality (2000), The Ron Clark Story (2006)
Television:
Warden Leo Glynn on HBO’s Oz (1997–2003) — one of his most prominent TV roles
Other appearances include:
St. Elsewhere, The Last Precinct, 10-8: Officers on Duty
Desperate Housewives, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Law & Order, and voice work in Transformers: Prime
Grace and Frankie, L.A.’s Finest, and Herbert “Magic” Williams in NBC’s Quantum Leap reboot (2022–2024)
Recent Buzz: Ageless Looks & Charm
Ernie’s recent appearance at a Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire photo call stunned fans, showcasing a physique and energy that belie his 78 years.
Media Highlights:
The Sun and People both underscored his remarkably youthful appearance, noting fans’ astonishment and admiration for his physique and demeanor.
On The Jennifer Hudson Show, he humorously embraced the attention—flexing his muscles when encouraged to vie for “Sexiest Man Alive”.
Social Media & Reddit Praise:
One observer noted:
“He seems remarkably fit, both physically and cognitively for his age… looks like a healthy 60-year-old.”
