Ruben Santiago-Hudson Net Worth
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Updated on January 12, 2026
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$10 Million
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Ruben Santiago-Hudson (born November 24, 1956) is an American actor and playwright, who has won national awards for his work in both areas. From 2009 to 2011, he played Captain Roy Montgomery in ABC's Castle. In November 2011 he appeared on Broadway in Lydia Diamond's play Stick Fly. In 2013 he starred in the TV series, Low Winter Sun, a police drama set in Detroit. | Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Date Of Birth | November 24, 1956 |
| Place Of Birth | Lackawanna, New York, USA |
| Profession | Actor, Writer, Producer |
| Spouse | Jeannie Brittan |
| Children | Broderick, Trey, Lily, Ruben III |
| Nicknames | Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Santiago-Hudson, Ruben |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | He was awarded the 1996 Drama Logue Award for Performance for "Seven Guitars" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. |
| 2 | He was nominated for the 1996 Antoinette Perry (Tony) Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for "Seven Guitars" on Broadway in New York City. |
| 3 | performing "Lackawanna Blues" at A.C.T. in San Francisco, California [October 2002] |
| 4 | He was nominated for a 1995 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play for "Seven Guitars" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. |
| 5 | Of Puerto Rican and African-American descent. |
| 6 | Performed the role of Ricky Roma on Broadway in Glengarry Glen Ross, along with veteran actor Charles Durning. |
| 7 | Won Broadway's 1996 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for August Wilson's "Seven Guitars." |
| 8 | Has been performing his own one-man show (plus musician) "Lackawanna Blues" where he portrays over 20 characters from his past, sings and plays the harmonica. |
| 9 | Originated the role of "Buddy Bolden" in "Jelly's Last Jam" (directed by George C. Wolfe) at The Mark Taper Forum; he continued this role as a member of the original Broadway cast. |
| 10 | Holds a bachelor's degree in theatre from Binghamton University, and an MFA from Wayne State University. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Family | 2016 | TV Series | Chief of Police Len Bucksey |
| Billions | 2016 | TV Series | Raul Gomez |
| The Quad | 2016 | TV Series | |
| Public Morals | 2015 | TV Series | Lt. King |
| The Good Wife | 2015 | TV Series | Charles Jinks |
| Selma | 2014 | Bayard Rustin | |
| Castle | 2009-2014 | TV Series | Captain Roy Montgomery |
| Low Winter Sun | 2013 | TV Series | Charles Dawson |
| Person of Interest | 2011 | TV Series | Sam Latimer |
| The Invention of Lying | 2009 | Landlord | |
| Long Island Confidential | 2008 | TV Movie | Calvin Burke |
| Law & Order | 1990-2008 | TV Series | Attorney Winters Dr. Paul Jackson Attorney Winter ... |
| Canterbury's Law | 2008 | TV Series | Judge Joe Stanley |
| American Gangster | 2007 | Doc | |
| Honeydripper | 2007 | Stokely | |
| Mr. Brooks | 2007 | Hawkins | |
| Nova | 2007 | TV Series documentary | Percy Julian |
| Brother's Shadow | 2006 | Manny Botero | |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 2005 | TV Series | Carlos Guzman |
| Their Eyes Were Watching God | 2005 | TV Movie | Joe Starks |
| Lackawanna Blues | 2005 | TV Movie | Freddie Cobbs |
| Wild Card | 2004 | TV Series | Bennett Graham |
| Whoopi | 2003 | TV Series | Marshall |
| Winning Girls Through Psychic Mind Control | 2002 | Samuel Menendez | |
| Little John | 2002 | TV Movie | Steven |
| The Red Sneakers | 2002 | TV Movie | Uncle Joe (as Ruben Santiago Hudson) |
| Domestic Disturbance | 2001 | Sgt. Edgar Stevens | |
| The Inspector General | 2000 | TV Movie | |
| American Tragedy | 2000 | TV Movie | Christopher Darden |
| Shaft | 2000 | Jimmy Groves | |
| Third Watch | 1999 | TV Series | Det. Wolfort, NYPD |
| The West Wing | 1999 | TV Series | Morris Tolliver |
| Touched by an Angel | 1999 | TV Series | Dr. Joe Acot |
| A Gut Feeling | 1999 | Short | |
| Spawn | 1997-1999 | TV Series | Jess Chapel |
| The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer | 1999 | TV Movie | Det. Newhouse (as Ruben Santiago Hudson) |
| Early Edition | 1999 | TV Series | Emmett Brown |
| Rear Window | 1998 | TV Movie | Antonio Fredericks |
| Michael Hayes | 1997-1998 | TV Series | Eddie Diaz |
| The Devil's Advocate | 1997 | Leamon Heath | |
| White Lies | 1997 | Bum #2 | |
| New York Undercover | 1994-1996 | TV Series | Walter Perry / Johnny |
| ABC Afterschool Specials | 1996 | TV Series | Kevin |
| Gargoyles | 1995-1996 | TV Series | Gabriel |
| NYPD Blue | 1994-1995 | TV Series | Otis |
| The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A. | 1995 | TV Movie | Det. Stan Lewis |
| Solomon & Sheba | 1995 | TV Movie | Tamrin |
| The Cosby Mysteries | 1994 | TV Series | Police Officer |
| Bleeding Hearts | 1994 | Todd | |
| Blown Away | 1994 | Blanket | |
| Dear John | 1990-1992 | TV Series | Curtis / Orlando / Pizza Boy Larry |
| Which Way Home | 1991 | TV Movie | Jim Waters |
| Life Goes On | 1990 | TV Series | Mr. Serno |
| Amen | 1990 | TV Series | Fireman |
| Coming to America | 1988 | Street Hustler (as Ruben Hudson) | |
| All My Children | 1970 | TV Series | Dr. Zeke McMillan #1 (2001, 2002) |
| Another World | 1964 | TV Series | Billy Cooper #1 (1990-1993) (as Ruben-Santigo Hudson) |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna Blues | 2005 | TV Movie play / teleplay |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna Blues | 2005 | TV Movie executive producer |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle | 2010 | TV Series performer - 1 episode |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| MADtv | 2005 | TV Series special thanks - 1 episode |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Start of Dreams | 2010 | Documentary | Hinself |
| The Mo'Nique Show | 2010 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots | 2010 | TV Movie documentary voice | |
| Working in the Theatre | 2007 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The WIN Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Himself |
| MADtv | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives | 2003 | Documentary | Reader |
| The Crucible of the Millennium | 2001 | TV Movie documentary | Narrator |
| The 50th Annual Tony Awards | 1996 | TV Special | Himself - Winner: Best Featured Actor in a Play |
Archive Footage
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Best Screenplay, Original or Adapted - Television | Lackawanna Blues (2005) |
| 2006 | Christopher Award | Christopher Awards | Television & Cable | Lackawanna Blues (2005) |
| 2005 | Black Movie Award | Black Movie Awards | Outstanding Television Movie | Lackawanna Blues (2005) |
| 2005 | Humanitas Prize | Humanitas Prize | 90 Minute or Longer Category | Lackawanna Blues (2005) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Best Supporting Actor - Television | Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005) |
| 2006 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005) |
| 2006 | Independent Spirit Award | Independent Spirit Awards | Best First Feature | Lackawanna Blues (2005) |
| 2006 | PGA Award | PGA Awards | Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television | Lackawanna Blues (2005) |
| 2006 | WGA Award (TV) | Writers Guild of America, USA | Long Form - Adapted | Lackawanna Blues (2005) |
| 2005 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Lackawanna Blues (2005) |
| 2005 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Writing of a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Lackawanna Blues (2005) |
| 2005 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005) |
| 2005 | WIN Award | Women's Image Network Awards | Actor in Made-for-TV Movie/Miniseries | Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005) |
Known for movies
The Devil's Advocate (1997)
as Leamon Heath
American Gangster (2007)
as Doc
Castle (2009-2014)
as Captain Roy Montgomery
Mr. Brooks (2007)
as Hawkins