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  1. May 1, 2022 · Despite her character being a fan-favorite, Merkerson didn't return for the 'Law and Order' revival. Merkerson decided to leave the procedural at the end of season 20, as it was reported in 2010. The actress explained that it seemed a seamless way to say goodbye to her character as her contract was nearing its end.

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  2. She is known for her portrayal of NYPD Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on the NBC police procedural drama series Law & Order, a role she played from 1993 to 2010, appearing in 388 episodes of the series.

    • Actress
    • Sharon Epatha Merkerson, November 28, 1952 (age 70), Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
    • 1976–present
  3. 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. Although best known since 1993 as the smart and shrewd Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on the long-running TV crime drama Law & Order (1990), she has a long list of Broadway...

    • November 28, 1952
  4. Although best known since 1993 as the smart and shrewd Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on the long-running TV crime drama Law & Order (1990), she has a long list of Broadway and off-Broadway credits and honors that include Drama Desk Award and Tony Award nominations for Best Actress for her performance in the August Wilson play The Piano Lesson ...

    • Actress, Producer, Director
    • November 28, 1952
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  5. Jul 22, 2022 · S. Epatha Merkerson's Law & Order record is a milestone for Black actresses. NBC/YouTube. From 1993 through 2010, S. Epatha Merkerson played Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on "Law &...

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  7. Aug 6, 2023 · Why Did S. Epatha Merkerson Leave Law & Order? Paul R. Giunta/Getty Images. By Emily Abeles / Aug. 6, 2023 2:00 am EST. It appears that the Lieutenant has turned in her badge for good. In 2010, S. Epatha Merkerson, made famous for her portrayal of Lt. Anita Van Buren in "Law And Order," declared she would be leaving the popular show.

  8. Jul 22, 2022 · NBC. 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...

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