As a child growing up in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Ernie Hudson wrote short stories, poems and songs, always thinking that his words might one day come to life on stage. After a short stint in the Marine Corps, he moved to Detroit where he became the resident playwright at Concept East, the oldest black theatre in the country. In addition, he enrolled at Wayne State University to further develop his writing and acting skills and found time to establish the Actors' Emsemble Theatre, where he and other talented young black writers directed and appeared in their own works. After graduating with a B.A. from Wayne State, he was rewarded a full scholarship to the M.F.A. program at the prestigious Yale School of Drama. While performing with the school's repertory company, he was asked to appear in the Los Angeles production of 'Lonne Elder III' .
Graduated from Wayne State University.
He also attended the University of Minnesota.
Trained for the stage at the Yale University School of Drama.
He enlisted in the Marine Corps after graduating from Benton Harbor High School, but was medically discharged less than three months later due to asthma.
Father of actor Ernie Hudson Jr.. Father and son have appeared together in the HBO series "Oz".
Has been a Reserve Deputy Sheriff in the San Bernardino County (California) Sheriffs office for 14 years (as of 2003)
Auditioned to reprise his Winston Zeddemore role from Ghostbusters for the animated series adaptation "The Real Ghost Busters" but was declined in favor of Arsenio Hall.
Admits that two of his heroes growing up were Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee. He later went on to star with the late Brandon Lee in The Crow .
Enjoys writing.
He has four sons: Ernie, Jr., Rahaman, Andrew, and Ross.
Raised by his grandmother.
His mother died when he was two months old.
Hosted Cinemaxs "Summer of a Thousand Movies".
Hudson was on the shortlist for the role of The Master in Doctor Who , Eric Roberts won the role. His only association with the Doctor Who franchise is a major guest role of Stuart Owens in Torchwood: Miracle Day.
(On his role in Congo) After I saw my performance in that movie, I felt,really good about what I was capable of achieving and what I had to,offer as an actor.
Doing The Hand that Rocks the Cradle reminded me of the fun I could have,while exploring different facets of acting. I loved making that movie,and it also allowed me to re-establish myself as a dramatic actor.
Nice job you did!,(2012, on Going Berserk) John Candy. Loved John. He was a good friend.
But I loved the character. It was silly, but it was fun.
