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Ernie Hudson Jr.
Born (1965-09-16) September 16, 1965 (age 59)
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)

Earnest Lee Hudson Jr. was born on September 16, 1965. He is an American actor, writer, and film producer. He is known for his work in movies and TV shows.

Ernie Jr. is the son of famous actor Ernie Hudson. After his parents divorced, he lived with his father. He went to college and earned a Master's degree in Exercise Science. Later, he decided to become an actor.

He appeared in many films and TV shows from the 1980s to the 2000s. A notable role was in the TV series Oz between 1999 and 2000. He played the character "Hamid Khan" and even acted alongside his father in the show.

More recently, Ernie Jr. has written and published poetry. He also works as a coach for businesses. In 2021, he was honored as Togbui Kpogo Afenya I, an Ewe Chief in Ghana. He is a member of Mensa, a group for people with high IQs. He also holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate. Ernie Jr. has three children and three grandchildren.

Ernie Hudson Jr.'s Acting Career

Movies He Has Been In

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

TV Shows He Has Been In

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 Acting Work

Year Title Role Notes
2004 BMW
2002 Johnson & Johnson
2000 Squirt Soda

Books He Has Written

Year Title Notes
2016 Freestyle Prophecies & Sacred Ciphers Self Published
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