Ruben Santiago-Hudson: podcast appearances and interviews

Ruben Santiago-Hudson is an American actor, playwright, and director recognized for his work across multiple entertainment platforms. Born Ruben Santiago Jr. on November 24, 1956, he has received numerous awards including a Tony Award, three Drama Desk Awards, and a Humanitas Prize in 2005. In 2024, he was honored with the Lucille Lortel Award for Lifetime Achievement. Santiago-Hudson made his Broadway debut in the musical Jelly's Last Jam in 1992 and gained critical acclaim for his performance in August Wilson's Seven Guitars in 1996, which earned him the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. He was also nominated for Tony Awards for his roles in his solo show Lackawanna Blues in 2022 and the revival of Joe Turner's Come and Gone in 2026. As a director, he was nominated for a Tony Award for his work on the revival of Jitney in 2017. His television career includes a role as Captain Roy Montgomery in the series Castle and recurring roles in shows such as Another World, Dear John, Spawn, and Billions. Santiago-Hudson has also appeared in HBO television films including Lackawanna Blues, Their Eyes Were Watching God, and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. His film work features supporting roles in Coming to America, The Devil's Advocate, Shaft, and American Gangster. He portrayed Bayard Rustin in the film Selma and was a writer for the Netflix adaptation of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, earning a Writers Guild of America Award nomination.