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Ernie Hudson Jr.
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| Born | September 16, 1965 Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
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| Alma mater | C.W. Post-Long Island University (B.A.) California University of Pennsylvania (M.S.) |
| Occupation | Film, television actor |
| Years active | 1984–present |
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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.
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Ernie Hudson Jr.'s Acting Career
Movies He Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 2004 | BMW | ||
| 2002 | Johnson & Johnson | ||
| 2000 | Squirt Soda |
Books He Has Written
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2016 | Freestyle Prophecies & Sacred Ciphers | Self Published |
