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S. Epatha Merkerson

Bio: S. Epatha Merkerson (born Sharon Epatha Merkerson) is an American film, stage, and television actress
Born: Fri, Nov 28 1952
Birthplace: Saginaw, Michigan, USA
S. Epatha Merkerson is 72 years old
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Poster of We Grown Now
We Grown Now
S. Epatha Merkerson was
71 in We Grown Now
as 'Anita'.
Fri, Apr 19 2024
Poster of Desmond's Not Here Anymore
Desmond's Not Here Anymore
S. Epatha Merkerson was
68 in Desmond's Not Here Anymore
as 'Selma'.
Thu, Sep 23 2021
Poster of Barbecue
Barbecue
S. Epatha Merkerson was
68 in Barbecue
as 'Lillie Anne'.
Thu, Dec 10 2020
Poster of The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America
The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America
S. Epatha Merkerson was
67 in The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America
as 'Belize'.
Thu, Oct 08 2020
Poster of Blood Sugar Rising
Blood Sugar Rising
S. Epatha Merkerson was
67 in Blood Sugar Rising
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Apr 15 2020
Poster of You Can Go
You Can Go
S. Epatha Merkerson was
63 in You Can Go
as 'Mrs. Bryant'.
Thu, Sep 29 2016
Poster of Year by the Sea
Year by the Sea
S. Epatha Merkerson was
63 in Year by the Sea
as 'Liz'.
Sat, Apr 16 2016
Poster of The Challenger
The Challenger
S. Epatha Merkerson was
62 in The Challenger
as 'Jada'.
Fri, Sep 11 2015
Poster of Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee
Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee
S. Epatha Merkerson was
61 in Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 22 2014
Poster of The Gabby Douglas Story
The Gabby Douglas Story
S. Epatha Merkerson was
61 in The Gabby Douglas Story
as 'Miss Caroline'.
Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of Peeples
Peeples
S. Epatha Merkerson was
60 in Peeples
as 'Daphne Peeples'.
Thu, May 09 2013
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
S. Epatha Merkerson was
59 in Lincoln
as 'Lydia Smith'.
Fri, Nov 09 2012
Poster of We Heard the Bells: The Influenza of 1918
We Heard the Bells: The Influenza of 1918
S. Epatha Merkerson was
57 in We Heard the Bells: The Influenza of 1918
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Jan 15 2010
Poster of Mother and Child
Mother and Child
S. Epatha Merkerson was
56 in Mother and Child
as 'Ada'.
Sat, Nov 07 2009
Poster of The Six Wives of Henry Lefay
The Six Wives of Henry Lefay
S. Epatha Merkerson was
56 in The Six Wives of Henry Lefay
as 'Effa'.
Thu, Jun 18 2009
Poster of Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun
Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun
S. Epatha Merkerson was
55 in Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Aug 16 2008
Poster of Girl, Positive
Girl, Positive
S. Epatha Merkerson was
54 in Girl, Positive
as 'Ariel Winters'.
Mon, Jun 25 2007
Poster of Slipstream
Slipstream
S. Epatha Merkerson was
54 in Slipstream
as 'Bonnie'.
Sat, Feb 10 2007
Poster of Black Snake Moan
Black Snake Moan
S. Epatha Merkerson was
54 in Black Snake Moan
as 'Angela'.
Sun, Dec 31 2006
Poster of The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
S. Epatha Merkerson was
53 in The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
as 'Berniece (segment "The Piano Lesson")'.
Tue, May 02 2006
Poster of Lackawanna Blues
Lackawanna Blues
S. Epatha Merkerson was
52 in Lackawanna Blues
as 'Rachel 'Nanny' Crosby'.
Sat, Feb 12 2005
Poster of Jersey Girl
Jersey Girl
S. Epatha Merkerson was
51 in Jersey Girl
as 'Doctor #1'.
Thu, Mar 25 2004
Poster of Radio
Radio
S. Epatha Merkerson was
50 in Radio
as 'Maggie'.
Fri, Oct 24 2003
Poster of The Rising Place
The Rising Place
S. Epatha Merkerson was
48 in The Rising Place
as 'Lessie Watson'.
Thu, Feb 01 2001
Poster of Random Hearts
Random Hearts
S. Epatha Merkerson was
46 in Random Hearts
as 'Nea'.
Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
S. Epatha Merkerson was
46 in Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
as 'Eslanda Robeson (voice)'.
Wed, Feb 24 1999
Poster of Exiled
Exiled
S. Epatha Merkerson was
45 in Exiled
as 'Lieutenant Anita Van Buren'.
Sun, Nov 08 1998
Poster of An Unexpected Life
An Unexpected Life
S. Epatha Merkerson was
45 in An Unexpected Life
as 'Beverly Hawkins'.
Wed, Jun 24 1998
Poster of After the Silence
After the Silence
S. Epatha Merkerson was
44 in After the Silence
as 'Barbara'.
Mon, Dec 30 1996
Poster of A Mother's Prayer
A Mother's Prayer
S. Epatha Merkerson was
42 in A Mother's Prayer
as 'Ruby'.
Thu, May 25 1995
Poster of A Place for Annie
A Place for Annie
S. Epatha Merkerson was
41 in A Place for Annie
as 'Alice'.
Sun, May 01 1994
Poster of It's Nothing Personal
It's Nothing Personal
S. Epatha Merkerson was
40 in It's Nothing Personal
as 'Louise Waters'.
Mon, Feb 01 1993
Poster of Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
S. Epatha Merkerson was
38 in Terminator 2: Judgment Day
as 'Tarissa Dyson'.
Wed, Jul 03 1991
Poster of Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder
S. Epatha Merkerson was
37 in Jacob's Ladder
as 'Elsa'.
Fri, Nov 02 1990
Poster of Navy Seals
Navy Seals
S. Epatha Merkerson was
37 in Navy Seals
as 'Jolena'.
Fri, Jul 20 1990
Poster of Moe's World
Moe's World
S. Epatha Merkerson was
37 in Moe's World
Sat, Jul 14 1990
Poster of Loose Cannons
Loose Cannons
S. Epatha Merkerson was
37 in Loose Cannons
as 'Rachel'.
Fri, Feb 09 1990
Poster of Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
S. Epatha Merkerson was
36 in Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
as 'Reba'.
Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of She's Gotta Have It
She's Gotta Have It
S. Epatha Merkerson was
33 in She's Gotta Have It
as 'Doctor Jamison'.
Fri, Aug 08 1986
Poster of After All
After All
S. Epatha Merkerson will be
72+ in After All
Unreleased
Poster of Eye for an Eye
Eye for an Eye
S. Epatha Merkerson will be
72+ in Eye for an Eye
Unreleased
Poster of Sexual Healing
Sexual Healing
S. Epatha Merkerson will be
72+ in Sexual Healing
as 'Alberta Gay'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Poker Face
Poker Face
S. Epatha Merkerson was
70+ in Poker Face
as 'Joyce Carter'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2023
Poster of Chicago Med
Chicago Med
S. Epatha Merkerson was
62+ in Chicago Med
as 'Sharon Goodwin'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 17 2015
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
S. Epatha Merkerson was
61+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Chicago P.D.
Chicago P.D.
S. Epatha Merkerson was
61+ in Chicago P.D.
as 'Sharon Goodwin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2014
Poster of Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire
S. Epatha Merkerson was
59+ in Chicago Fire
as 'Sharon Goodwin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 2012
Poster of Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
S. Epatha Merkerson was
59+ in Finding Your Roots
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
S. Epatha Merkerson was
56+ in The Good Wife
as 'Judge Melanie Ellis'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Rachael Ray
Rachael Ray
S. Epatha Merkerson was
53+ in Rachael Ray
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
S. Epatha Merkerson was
52+ in The Closer
as 'Dr. Rebecca Dioli'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
S. Epatha Merkerson was
52+ in Law & Order: Trial by Jury
as 'Anita Van Buren'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
S. Epatha Merkerson was
50+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
S. Epatha Merkerson was
48+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as 'Lieutenant Anita Van Buren'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of The View
The View
S. Epatha Merkerson was
44+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
S. Epatha Merkerson was
40+ in Frasier
as 'Dr. McCaskill'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Here and Now
Here and Now
S. Epatha Merkerson was
39+ in Here and Now
as 'Claudia St. Marth'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1992
Poster of Mann & Machine
Mann & Machine
S. Epatha Merkerson was
39+ in Mann & Machine
as 'Capt. Margaret Claghorn'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1992
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
S. Epatha Merkerson was
37+ in Law & Order
as 'Denise Winters, Anita Van Buren'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
S. Epatha Merkerson was
35+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Pee-wee's Playhouse
Pee-wee's Playhouse
S. Epatha Merkerson was
33+ in Pee-wee's Playhouse
as 'Reba'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1986
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
S. Epatha Merkerson was
31+ in The Cosby Show
as 'Elena'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
S. Epatha Merkerson was
3+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Nominee'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Today
Today
S. Epatha Merkerson was
0+ in Today
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952