Winston Zeddemore facts for kids
Winston Zeddemore is a popular fictional character from the Ghostbusters movies, TV shows, and video games. He is known as one of the main members of the Ghostbusters team. The actor Ernie Hudson played Winston in both of the original Ghostbusters movies.
In the animated TV series The Real Ghostbusters, Winston's voice was first provided by Arsenio Hall for the first two seasons. Later, Buster Jones took over the voice role for the rest of the series. Buster Jones also made a special guest appearance as Winston's voice in Extreme Ghostbusters. Ernie Hudson returned to lend his voice and appearance to Winston Zeddemore in the 2009 Ghostbusters: The Video Game.
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Winston's Role in Ghostbusters
Winston Zeddemore is a key part of the Ghostbusters team. Unlike the other original Ghostbusters, he is not a scientist or a doctor. He joins the group later as a regular person who believes in their mission. He often brings a practical and down-to-earth view to the team's adventures.
Winston is known for his bravery and his ability to handle dangerous ghosts. He drives the famous Ecto-1 car and helps the team catch ghosts using their special equipment. He is a loyal friend and a valuable member of the Ghostbusters.
Who Played Winston Zeddemore?
Winston Zeddemore has been brought to life by different talented actors.
Ernie Hudson's Portrayal
Ernie Hudson is the actor most recognized for playing Winston Zeddemore. He appeared as Winston in the original 1984 movie Ghostbusters and its 1989 sequel, Ghostbusters II. Ernie Hudson also returned to play Winston in the more recent Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) movies. His portrayal helped make Winston a beloved character.
Voice Actors for Animated Series
In the animated series The Real Ghostbusters, Winston's voice changed over time.
- Arsenio Hall: He voiced Winston for the first two seasons of the show.
- Buster Jones: He took over the voice role for the remaining seasons of The Real Ghostbusters. He also voiced Winston in a cameo for Extreme Ghostbusters.
