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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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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: 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.
- November 28, 1952
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 ...
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Aug 6, 2023 · After 16 years and filming 391 episodes on "Law and Order," seasoned actor S. Epatha Merkerson decided to leave the show in 2010. But what was the reason?
Apr 1, 2010 · After 16 years, S. Epatha Merkerson is leaving Law & Order at the end of this season, TVGuide.com has confirmed. "It's a graceful way to go. It's the end of my contract this year, and...
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Jan 6, 2022 · S. Epatha Merkerson is an American actress best known for her role in NBC's "Law & Order" as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren and her more recent role as Sharon Goodwin on "Chicago Med," "Chicago...
