Has been a Reserve Deputy Sheriff in the San Bernardino County
(California) Sheriff's office for 14 years (as of 2003)
He enlisted in the Marine Corps after graduating from Benton Harbor High School, but was medically discharged less than three months later due to asthma.
Father of actor Ernie Hudson Jr.. Father and son have appeared together in the
HBO series "Oz".
Trained for the stage at the Yale University School of Drama.