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S. Epatha Merkerson (born Sharon Epatha Merkerson; November 28, 1952) is an American actress. She has received accolades for her work, including an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, four NAACP Image Awards, two Obie Awards, and two Tony Award nominations.
S. Epatha Merkerson. Actress: Law & Order. A native of Michigan, S. Epatha Merkerson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Wayne State University. In 1978, she moved to New York City to apply her craft on stage.
S. Epatha Merkerson. Actress: Law & Order. A native of Michigan, S. Epatha Merkerson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Wayne State University. In 1978, she moved to New York City to apply her craft on stage.
Jul 22, 2022 · S. Epatha Merkerson was not only one of Law & Order's biggest stars, but she also set an impressive TV record with her run on the series.
Jan 6, 2022 · S. Epatha Merkerson has been advocating for the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and other cancer organizations for years. Within a year of quitting, she got involved in...
Chicago Med star S. Epatha Merkerson is mourning the loss of her former co-star, Louis Gossett Jr. Keep reading to learn what Merkerson said about working with the legendary Hollywood actor...
Feb 21, 2024 · S. Epatha Merkerson on ‘Chicago Med’ Taking a Page from ‘Golden Bachelor’ with a Senior Romance. S. Epatha Merkerson says Sharon Goodwin is ready to move on with the new man in her life...
Jul 22, 2022 · S. Epatha Merkerson came on as a series regular on "Law & Order" in 1993 and stayed in her role as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren until the show was abruptly canceled in 2010. That longevity earned her the distinction of being TV's longest-running Black female character in primetime (via Mental Floss). Before Ice-T started his 18th season on "Law ...
Jul 22, 2022 · While S. Epatha Merkerson's portrayal of Van Buren was certainly impactful within the "Law & Order" fictional universe, the unforgettable character made just as great an impact in the real...
With Jerry Orbach's departure from Law & Order (1990) in 2004 after playing the role of Detective Lennie Briscoe for twelve years, she is now the longest-running cast member. She joined the series as Lt. Anita Van Buren in 1993 at the beginning of the show's fourth season.