S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson: Summary

Recent Role:: Lt. Anita van Buren on Law & Order

Birthday:: 0-0-0

Birthplace:: Saginaw, Michigan

Birth Name:: Sharon Epatha Merkerson

AKA:: Epatha Merkerson, Epatha Merkinson, S. Epatha Merkerson

The youngest of five children. Grew up in Michigan. Attended Wayne State University in Detroit. S. Epatha made her Broadway debut as the understudy for Lynne Thigpen in the musical Tintypes. It was ten years later she created the role of Bernice, the no nonsense wife, in August Wilson's Puliter Prize winning play, The Piano Lesson. She received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured...

Anti-Prejudice (PSA Spot)

You watch the four letter words but without even knowing it you could be teaching you kids a terrible four letter word; hate.

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Both of her Broadway shows were original produced by the Centre Theatre Group and had their pre Broadway productions in Los Angeles. The Piano Lesson at the Dolittle Theatre (produced as part of The Ahmanson season at the Dolittle) and Come Back Little Sheba premiered at The Kirk Douglas Theatre.(edit)
While starring in Law and Order, Epatha appeared in 6 public service announcements for NBC's The More You Know. Her topics were anti-prejudice, gun violence, breast cancer, smoking, family communication, and emergency planning.(edit)
Epatha won a 2006 Golden Globe Award, Emmy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, NAACP Image Award, Gracie Allen Awards for the Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television for her role in Lackawanna Blues. And received an Independant Spirit Award nomination.(edit)
Epatha studied Dance before she switched her major to drama..(edit)
Epatha smoked cigarettes for twenty years before quitting and joining the campaign to get people to quit.(edit)

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Underrated Actress ...Continue »
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Ppunkinseed
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Tremendeously talented & versatile, a sassy actress who turns any role she touches into an outstanding performance. Her range runs the gamut. She is finally being given her props. From Pee Wee's Playouse, Law and Order to Lackawana Blues, she does it all. ...Continue »
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Very underrated actress ...Continue »
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from maid to LT. ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
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