Ernie Hudson Jr. | |
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| Born | Earnest Lee Hudson Jr.[1] March 9, 1965 Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Alma mater | C.W. Post-Long Island University (B.A.) California University of Pennsylvania (M.S.) |
| Occupation | Film, television actor |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Parent(s) | Ernie Hudson Dr. Jeannie Moore |
Earnest Lee Hudson Jr. (born March 9, 1965 in Benton Harbor, Michigan) is an American actor, author, poet, and film producer.
Early life and education
He is the son of actor Ernie Hudson, and Dr. Jeannie L. Hudson, Ph.D.
He graduated from film school at C.W. Post-Long Island University, in Brookville, New York, then attended California University of Pennsylvania to complete his Masters of Science in Exercise Science.
Career
He has owned numerous businesses, and has worked in the corporate arena as a Director of Training & Development.
He has had various roles over the years including co-starring with his father in Oz, playing Muslim inmate Hamid Khan.
In addition to his acting, Hudson is a published author of poetry.
Filmography
Film
| 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 Banner | ||
| 2006 | Double Down | Officer Rico | Co-Producer |
| 2016 | The Karma Club | Tank Parker | Also Associate Producer |
Television
| 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 | Reoccurring 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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | BMW | ||
| 2002 | Johnson & Johnson | ||
| 2000 | Squirt Soda |
Books
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Freestyle Prophecies & Sacred Ciphers | Self Published |
References
External links
- Ernie Hudson Jr. at IMDb
- ErnieHudsonJr.com (Archived June 14, 2018)