As one of the most talked-about figures, Ernie Hudson has built a significant fortune. In this article, we dive deep into the assets and career highlights.

What is Ernie Hudson's Net Worth?

Ernie Hudson is an American actor who has a net worth of $5 million. Ernie Hudson has enjoyed an extensive acting career spanning over forty years. Ernie Hudson is best known for his roles as Winston Zeddemore in the "Ghostbusters" film franchise and as Warden Leo Glynn in the HBO series "Oz." He has appeared in hundreds of films and television programs, notably the 1994 superhero film "The Crow," the 1995 biographical drama "The Basketball Diaries," and the 2000 comedy "Miss Congeniality." Hudson was famously the studio's second choice to play Winston in Ghostbusters. Their first choice wasEddie Murphy. And infamously, even after the massive success of the movie, Ernie was forced to audition to voice his character in a subsequent Ghostbusters animated series… AND HE LOST the part toArsenio Hall.

Real Estate

In August 2016, Ernie and his wife paid $3.275 million for 4,800 square foot home set on 1.3 acres in Hidden Hills, California. Based on comparable nearby sales, today the home is likely worth over $5 million.

Early Life

Ernie Hudson was born Earnest Lee Hudson on October 17th, 1945, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. When he was only two months old, his mother died of tuberculosis. His father had no involvement in his life, and Hudson never met him. He was raised by his maternal grandmother.

After graduating high school, Hudson immediately enrolled in the United States Marine Corps, but he was discharged only three months later due to being diagnosed with asthma. He moved to Detroit and became a resident playwright at Concept East, which is the oldest black theatre company in the US. He also enrolled at Wayne State University to study writing and drama, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1973. During his time in college, he founded the Actors' Ensemble Theatre, which was a club for black screenwriters and actors.

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Ultimately, Ernie Hudson's financial journey is a testament to their success.

Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.