Ernie Hudson is a renowned American actor recognized for his diverse performances in movies, TV shows, and live performances. With a career spanning more than forty years, Hudson has demonstrated his skill in a diverse range of genres.
Hudson rose to fame for his role as Winston Zeddemore in the legendary Ghostbusters movies, in which he added a touch of wit and charisma to the group of ghost hunters. He has also delivered standout performances in other notable films like The Crow, Congo, and Miss Congeniality.
Apart from his film career, Hudson has also had a considerable impact on television, having appeared in multiple shows like Oz, Desperate Housewives, and Grace and Frankie. He has received recognition for his skill in portraying a variety of complex and genuine roles.
Best Ernie Hudson Movies & TV Series
Champions
Champions is about a former minor-league basketball coach who receives a court order to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. Despite his doubts, he soon realizes that together they can go further than they ever imagined. Ernie Hudson portrays the role of Phil Peretti alongside Woody Harrelson and Kaitlin Olson.
Ghostbusters
The movie Ghostbusters centers around three parapsychologists who lose their university funding and start a ghost-elimination business in New York City. Despite their doubts, they manage to gain a clientele of scared but doubtful individuals.
Ernie Hudson brought his brand of humor and charm to the character of Winston Zeddemore, rounding out the team of paranormal investigators.
The Hand That Rocks The Cradle
Directed by Curtis Hanson, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is a psychological thriller film released in 1992. Its cast includes Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson, and Julianne Moore.
The story centers on a pregnant woman in Seattle whose husband, an obstetrician, commits suicide after being accused of sexual misconduct by his patients.
The sudden news causes the woman to have a miscarriage, and she later pretends to be a nanny for one of her husband’s accusers. Over time, she gradually becomes a part of the family.
Fakin’ Da Funk
Fakin’ da Funk, released in 1997, is a hilarious movie penned and helmed by Tim Chey. The cast includes well-known names such as Pam Grier, Ernie Hudson, Dante Basco, Tone Loc, Margaret Cho, and Tatyana Ali.
The plot revolves around two Asian-American teenagers navigating life in South Central Los Angeles. One of whom is a Chinese boy adopted and brought up by Black parents, while the other is a foreign exchange student.
Nappily Ever After
Haifaa al-Mansour directed and Adam Brooks and Cee Marcellus wrote the 2018 American romantic comedy film, Nappily Ever After.
It is an adaptation of the novel with the same title by Trisha R. Thomas and features Sanaa Lathan, Ernie Hudson, Lyriq Bent, Lynn Whitfield, Ricky Whittle, and Camille Guaty. The film was released on Netflix on September 21, 2018.
The Family Business
The Family Business is a crime drama based on Carl Weber’s popular book series. Created by Weber himself, it follows an American crime family. Initially planned as a standalone film series, it was later adapted by BET into an eight-episode limited series in 2018.
The show centers on the Duncans, a respectable family who runs a luxury automobile dealership in New York. It features Ernie Hudson and Valarie Pettiford. A new show, The Family Business: New Orleans, starring Lela Rochon, has been commissioned by BET+ for 2024.
