Jacob Mann

Played By Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson stars in GRAVES as “Jacob Mann,” the Graves “family fixer,” who is viewed as an uncle to the children and constantly relied upon by President Graves and the first lady.


Ernie Hudson, a sought-after film, television and theater actor, currently stars in the 2016 feature Ghostbusters starring Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig, the third installment of the iconic film from which he gained fame playing Winston Zeddmore opposite Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis (“Ghostbusters” in 1984,

 

Ghostbusters 2” 1986). Other standout films Ernie is known for include starring roles in feature hits Gallows Road, You’re Not You, Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous, Miss Congeniality, The Hand that Rocks the Cradle, Congo and The Crow.

 

On television he currently stars opposite Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in the Emmy nominated series “Grace & Frankie” and will be seen mid-season in the new FOX series “A.P.B.” Other television credits include “Call Me Crazy: A Five Film,” “Law & Order,” “Modern Family,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Criminal Minds,” “Key and Peele,” “Franklin & Bash” and “Oz.”

 

Hudson is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama.