S. Epatha Merkerson
S. Epatha Merkerson
S. Epatha Merkerson (born Sharon Epatha Merkerson) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She has won a Golden Globe, Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, Obie Award, 4 NAACP Image Awards, and 2 Tony Award nominations. She is best known for her role as NYPD Lieutenant Anita Van Buren (1993–2010) on the long-running NBC police procedural drama series Law & Order, as well as the Law & Order TV movie Exiled. She appeared in 390 episodes of the series, more than any other cast member. She has a starring role as Sharon Goodwin on NBC's Chicago Med. She also had a recurring role as Reba (the mail carrier) on Pee-wee's Playhouse, and Ms. St. Marth on the TV series Here and Now. She has appeared in feature films including She's Gotta Have It, Loose Cannons, Jacob's Ladder, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Random Hearts, Radio, Black Snake Moan, Lincoln (2012), and Peeples. She has also appeared in TV movies including A Place for Annie, A Mother's Prayer, Breaking Through, Lackawanna Blues, and The Gabby Douglas Story.
Acted Movies
Director: Tina Gordon
Writers: Tina Gordon,
Cast: Ana Gasteyer, Craig Robinson, David Alan Grier, Diahann Carroll, Kali Hawk, Kerry Washington, Melvin Van Peebles, S. Epatha Merkerson, Tyler James Williams,
Director: Michael Tollin
Writers: Mike Rich,
Cast: Alfre Woodard, Brent Sexton, Chris Mulkey, Cuba Gooding Jr., Debra Winger, Ed Harris, Patrick Breen, Riley Smith, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sarah Drew,
Director: Spike Lee
Writers: Spike Lee,
Cast: Aaron Dugger, Bill Lee, Cheryl Burr, John Canada Terrell, Joie Lee, Raye Dowell, S. Epatha Merkerson, Spike Lee, Tommy Redmond Hicks, Tracy Camilla Johns,