Ernie Hudson is an American film, television and stage actor who has starred in films such as Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters 2, and The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. His television credits include guest appearances on Diff'rent Strokes, St. Elsewhere, Bones and Desperate Housewives, as well as a lead role in the HBO series Oz.

• 2006-2007: Detective Ridley in Desperate Housewives
• 1997-2003: Warden Leo Glynn in Oz
• 1992: Solomon in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
• 1984: Winston Zeddemore in Ghostbusters

"In the States, we tend to think that the whole world is right here. Travel opens you up to greater possibilities. It helps you know who you are, and the connection you have with all people. It makes you a better artist."—October 15, 2008 Detroit Free Press: Wayne State's Black Theatre Program Set the... (October 15, 2008)

"When I found theater, I found the place that I was at home. I didn't feel like I was messing up. I got it. By the time I arrived in Hollywood, I arrived knowing who I was."—October 15, 2008 Detroit Free Press: Wayne State's Black Theatre Program Set the... (October 15, 2008)

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• 1945: Born on December 17, in Benton Harbor, Michigan

• 1984: Ghostbusters - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews

• 1984: St. Elsewhere - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia

• 1989: Leviathan - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews

• 1989: Ghostbusters II - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews

• 1992: The Hand That Rocks The Cradle - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews

• 1993: Wild Palms - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia

• 1994: Airheads - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews

• 1994: The Crow - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews

• 1997-03: Oz - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia

• 2006-07: Desperate Housewives - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia

• 2007-08: Bones - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia

• 2008: Balancing the Books - IMDb Listing

• 2009: Dragonball - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Profile

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