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Played by: Ernie Hudson |
Appearances: Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, Ghostbusters: The Video Game |
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- Original Script Description
Winston Zeddemore is the fourth member of the Ghostbusters team who joins when their services are in high demand. Although not a scientist, Winston has extensive training in electronic countermeasures, strategic air command, small arms, and holds a black belt in karate. His no-nonsense approach and level-headedness allow him to act as the voice of reason for the group. Though a devout Christian and initially skeptical about the existence of ghosts, Winston soon becomes aware that the recent surge in paranormal activity may be foreshadowing the end of the world.
Five years after the defeat of Gozer and the disbandment of the Ghostbusters, Winston and Ray are forced to work children's birthday parties (in full uniform and gear) in order to make ends meet. However, with the the river of slime flowing underneath New York and the resurgence in paranormal activity, Winston rejoins his comrades in cleaning up the city's ghosts and ultimately saving the world from Vigo the Carpathian. |
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- The role of Winston Zeddemore was originally conceived for Eddie Murphy, but the directors later decided that the crew needed a "straight man," and decided casting a fourth comedian to the film would put too much comedic light in the film.
- Winston was going to be one of the original Ghostbusters, but it was decided to have him join later to show they needed help to deal with the rising number of spooks thanks to Gozer's impending arrival.
- According to the novelization of the first movie, Winston was in the Marines as a helicopter pilot, specifically in the Electronic Warfare testing division. So while he wasn't a scientist, Winston still brought with him a large amount of technical saavy, which was why he adapted to the use of equipment instantly. When he applied for the Ghostbusters he had been out of the service for two weeks, and trying without luck to find a job that could utilize his skills.
- In Ghostbusters: The Video Game, it is revealed by Winston himself that he has some degree of experience in paranormal affairs. He put himself through college working as a Fortune Teller on Coney Island. He claims to have "Worn a red velvet cape; it was plush."
- Also revealed in Ghostbusters: The Video Game is the fact Winston earned or attempted to earn a Ph.D, assumedly in Egyptology. During their investigation at The Museum of Natural History, Winston comments "Ah, the Egypt Exhibit. I practically lived here while I was working on my doctorate." Whether this occurred prior to the events in the movies, or between then and the video game, is not made clear.
-Winston's mother is named Lucille, whom he was living with after his stint in the Marines when he found the Help Wanted ad for the Ghostbusters.. (Mentioned in the novelization.)
- According to the recent Manga from Tokyopop, Winston still retains his old Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), M249 Light Machine Gun from the Marine Corps and keeps it in full working order in case of an emergency that the regular Ghostbusting equipment might not be suited for arises.
- In the first film, Winston mentions that he earns $11,500 a year as a Ghostbuster. |
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“Ray... When someone asks you if you’re a god, you say YES!!!”
"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything you say."
"Tell him about the Twinkie."
"No offense, but I've gotta get my own lawyer."
"I have seen shit that'll turn you white!"
"We have the tools, we have the talent!"
"I LOVE THIS TOWN!"
"Wow, that is one ugly dude."
"It's always the quiet ones."
"Just shut up about the rats!"
"...Sorry. I missed it."
"I hate Jell-O."
"That was...really...stupid." |
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This page was last edited by Michael Scott on December 22, 2010, 10:35 pm
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