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Ruben Santiago-Hudson
A celebrated actor and playwright confronts the legacy of his past as he brings his powerful one-man show to life, revealing the emotional truths that shaped his journey from poverty to prominence.
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In short · Acting since 1988, 5 decades active, 32 credits.
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Biography
Ruben Santiago-Hudson is an American actor, playwright, and director who has received national awards for his work in each of these fields. He is best known for portraying Captain Roy Montgomery on ABC's Castle from 2009 to 2011.
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28 credits
East New York(2022)
Officer Marvin Sandeford
TV
Obsession(2019)
Detective Crawford
Film
The Quad(2017)
Cecil Diamond
TV
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks(2017)
Dr. Roland Pattillo
Film
Public Morals(2015)
Lt. King
TV
Selma(2014)
Bayard Rustin
Film
Low Winter Sun(2013)
Charles Dawson
TV
The Invention of Lying(2009)
Landlord
Film
Castle(2009)
Captain Roy Montgomery
TV
Mr. Brooks(2007)
Hawkins
Film
American Gangster(2007)
Doc
Film
Brother's Shadow(2006)
Manny Botero
Film
Their Eyes Were Watching God(2005)
Joe Starks
FilmWinning Girls Through Psychic Mind Control(2002)
Samuel Menendez
Film
The Red Sneakers(2002)
Uncle Joe
Film
Little John(2002)
Steven
Film
Domestic Disturbance(2001)
Sgt. Edgar Stevens
Filmamerican-tragedy-2000(2000)
Christopher Darden
Film
Shaft(2000)
Jimmy Groves
Film
The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer(1999)
Det. Newhouse
Film
Law and order SVU(1999)
Carlos Guzman (1 Episode)
TV
Rear Window(1998)
Antonio Fredericks
Film
Michael Hayes(1997)
Eddie Diaz
TV
The Devil's Advocate(1997)
Leamon Heath
Film
Solomon & Sheba(1995)
Tamrin
Film
Bleeding Hearts(1994)
Todd
FilmWhich Way Home(1991)
Jim Waters
TV
Coming to America(1988)
Street Hustler
Film
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Gersh Agency· Updated Jun 10, 2026
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- Broadway RisingSelf · 2022
- The Broadway Show with Tamsen FadalSelf · 2021
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