Ernie Hudson Jr.
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Ernie Hudson Jr. | |
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| Born | September 16, 1965 Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Alma mater | C.W. Post-Long Island University (B.A.) California University of Pennsylvania (M.S.) |
| Occupation(s) | Film, television actor |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Father | Ernie Hudson |
Earnest Lee Hudson Jr. (born September 16, 1965) is an American actor, writer, and film producer.
He is the son of Ernie Hudson and his first wife, Jeannie Moore.[1] After the couple divorced, Ernie Jr. lived with his father.[2] He attended the California University of Pennsylvania, completing a Masters of Science in Exercise Science, before taking up acting.[3]
Ernie Jr. appeared in a number of films and television shows between the 1980s and the 2000s. He had a recurring role in Oz in 1999-2000, appearing alongside his father as inmate "Hamid Khan".
More recently he has published poetry and worked in corporate management coaching and consultation.[2] In 2021 he was affirmed as Togbui Kpogo Afenya I, an Ewe Chief in Ghana.[2] He is a member of Mensa and has a 5th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate. He has three children and three grandchildren.[4]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Butter | Marcus | |
| 1998 | Candyman: Day of the Dead | Jamal Matthews | |
| 1999 | Corrupt | Miles | |
| Urban Menace | No-Dice | ||
| 2000 | The Wrecking Crew | Hakeim | |
| Swordfish | Unnamed Character | ||
| Our Lips Are Sealed | Agent Bruce Banner / Hulk | ||
| 2006 | Double Down | Officer Rico | Co-Producer |
| 2016 | The Karma Club | Tank Parker | Also Associate Producer |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | TJ Hooker | Breakdancer | Episode "The Two Faces of Betsy Morgan" |
| 1998 | Soldier of Fortune, Inc. | Soldier | Episode "Hired Guns" |
| 1998 | Martial Law | Floyd Cross | Episode "How Sammo Got His Groove Back" |
| 1999 | The Practice | Testifying Officer | Episode "Legacy" |
| 1999-2000 | Oz | Hamid Khan | Recurring role |
| 2000 | Touched by an Angel | Joe Hicks | Episode "The Whole Truth and Nothing But..." |
| The Norm Show | Clerk | Episode "Norm vs the Boxer" | |
| JAG | Master Chief | Episode "Hero Worship" |
Voice Over
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | BMW | ||
| 2002 | Johnson & Johnson | ||
| 2000 | Squirt Soda |
Books
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Freestyle Prophecies & Sacred Ciphers | Self Published |
References
[edit]- ^ Gliatto, Tom (3 Feb 1992). "Who You Gonna Call?". People.
- ^ a b c Sanwari, Ahad (30 May 2025). "Meet Tom Selleck's Blue Bloods replacement Ernie Hudson's 4 sons, including a famous musician". Hello!. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ Cardiga, Manuela (26 April 2010). "Remember Winston in 'Ghostbusters'? His Eldest Son Shares His Name and Is Also an Actor". AmoMama. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Ernie Hudson Jr • Togbui Kpogo Afenya I • Akuma Nwokorie". Ernie Hudson Jr. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- Ernie Hudson Jr. at IMDb
- ErnieHudsonJr.com (Archived June 14, 2018)