S. Epatha Merkerson
Sharon Epatha Merkerson (the middle name is pronounced ee-pay-thuh), known as S. Epatha Merkerson, is an American actress. She was born on November 28, 1952.[1] She is best known as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren in the Law & Order television series. She was on Law & Order from 1993 until it stopped airing new episodes in 2010,[2] and she was in 391 episodes. This was more than any other actor on the show.[3]
S. Epatha Merkerson | |
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 Merkerson in 2017 | |
| Born | Sharon Epatha Merkerson 28 November 1952 (aged 73) Saginaw, Michigan, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse(s) | Toussaint Louverture Jones, Jr. (1994-2006; divorced) |
She has won a Golden Globe, an Emmy award, an Obie Award, four NAACP Image Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
References
- ↑ "S. Epatha Merkerson" in 'Come Back, Little Sheba'" Archived 2008-02-25 at the Wayback Machine. The Leonard Lopate Show, 2008-02-22. WNYC, New York. Elapsed time approx. 15:50. Retrieved 2008-02-23
- ↑ Exclusive: S. Epatha Merkerson exits 'Law & Order'. ausiellofiles.ew.com. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
- ↑ Interview with S. Epatha Merkerson. The Wendy Williams Show. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
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