- 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.
- Performed the role of Ricky Roma on Broadway in Glengarry Glen Ross, along with veteran actor Charles Durning. Al Pacino performed the same role in the 1992 feature film of the same name.
- Won Broadway's 1996 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for August Wilson's "Seven Guitars."
- Of Puerto Rican and African-American descent.
- Holds a bachelor's degree in theatre from Binghamton University in New York, and a Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) from Wayne State University in Michigan.
- He was awarded the 1996 Drama Logue Award for Performance for "Seven Guitars" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
- Originated the role of "Buddy Bolden" in "Jelly's Last Jam" (directed by George C. Wolfe) at The Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, California, USA; he continued this role as a member of the original Broadway cast.
- 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.
- Performed in "Lackawanna Blues," a play he wrote, at A.C.T. in San Francisco, California, USA. (October 2002)
- 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.
- Son of Alean Hudson, and Ruben Santiago.
- Has four children: Broderick Santiago, Ruben Satiago III, and Trey Hudson and Lilly Hudson.
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