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Ernie Hudson is an American actor forever linked to Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters franchise. He first played the role in the 1984 original and its 1989 sequel, Ghostbusters II, and returned for Ghostbusters: Afterlife in 2021 and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire in 2024. His film career also includes Leviathan, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, The Crow, Airheads, The Basketball Diaries, Congo, Miss Congeniality and The Ron Clark Story. On television his signature role was Warden Leo Glynn on HBO's prison drama Oz from 1997 to 2003, and he has appeared in 10-8: Officers on Duty, Desperate Housewives, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Law & Order, Franklin & Bash, Grace and Frankie and L.A.'s Finest. He voiced Agent Bill Fowler in the animated series Transformers: Prime, and from 2022 to 2024 he played Herbert "Magic" Williams on NBC's Quantum Leap. With five decades of film and television work and a beloved place in pop culture, Hudson brings warmth, humor and great behind-the-scenes stories to fans and audiences of every age.
- Active since 1976
- Born in Benton Harbor
- Notable work: Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, Ghostbusters: Afterlife
- Category: Speaker
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How much does Ernie Hudson cost?
Booking Ernie Hudson is estimated at $25K–$50K. That figure is for planning only. A confirmed offer depends on the date, market and event, and travel and production are typically on top.
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Milestones
- Starred in Ghostbusters as Winston Zeddemore
- Starred in Ghostbusters II as Winston Zeddemore
- Starred in The Crow as Sgt. Albrecht
- Starred in Ghostbusters: Afterlife as Winston Zeddemore
- Starred in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire as Winston Zeddemore
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What is the typical fee range for Ernie Hudson?
Our estimate puts Ernie Hudson in the $25K–$50K range (estimate).
Who is similar to Ernie Hudson but less expensive?
Comparable active acts in a lower estimated range include Peter Gallagher, Ingrid Betancourt, Kelly Hu.
Who is similar to Ernie Hudson but in a higher fee range?
If the budget allows, similar active acts in a higher estimated range include Debra Winger, John Larroquette, Sela Ward.
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The estimated booking fee for Ernie Hudson is $25K–$50K (estimate).
How much does it cost to book Ernie Hudson?
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