Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Birth Name: Ruben Santiago, Jr.

Place of Birth: Lackawanna, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 24, 1956

Ethnicity:*Puerto Rican (father)*African-American (mother)

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Ruben Santiago-Hudson is an American actor, playwright, and director.

Ruben is the son of Alean Hudson and Ruben Santiago. Ruben’s father was from Puerto Rico. Ruben’s mother was an African-American, from Clairton, Pennsylvania. Ruben was born under the surname Santiago, and later also added his mother’s surname Hudson. Ruben is married to Jeannie Brittan, and has four children.

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Ruben’s maternal grandfather was named A. G. Hudson.

Ruben’s maternal grandmother was named Jessie Sallie.

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Obituary of Ruben’s aunt (mother’s sister) –

Marriage record of Ruben’s maternal grandparents, A. G. Hudson and Jessie Sallie –