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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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 23 2021
Poster of Barbecue
Barbecue
S. Epatha Merkerson was 68 in Barbecue as 'Lillie Anne'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 2020
Poster of Blood Sugar Rising
Blood Sugar Rising
S. Epatha Merkerson was 67 in Blood Sugar Rising as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 2020
Poster of You Can Go
You Can Go
S. Epatha Merkerson was 63 in You Can Go as 'Mrs. Bryant'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 2016
Poster of The Challenger
The Challenger
S. Epatha Merkerson was 62 in The Challenger as 'Jada'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of Peeples
Peeples
S. Epatha Merkerson was 60 in Peeples as 'Daphne Peeples'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 09 2013
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
S. Epatha Merkerson was 59 in Lincoln as 'Lydia Smith'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 2010
Poster of Mother and Child
Mother and Child
S. Epatha Merkerson was 56 in Mother and Child as 'Ada'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 16 2008
Poster of Girl, Positive
Girl, Positive
S. Epatha Merkerson was 54 in Girl, Positive as 'Ariel Winters'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 25 2007
Poster of Slipstream
Slipstream
S. Epatha Merkerson was 54 in Slipstream as 'Bonnie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 2007
Poster of Black Snake Moan
Black Snake Moan
S. Epatha Merkerson was 54 in Black Snake Moan as 'Angela'.
Movie Released: 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")'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 02 2006
Poster of Lackawanna Blues
Lackawanna Blues
S. Epatha Merkerson was 52 in Lackawanna Blues as 'Rachel 'Nanny' Crosby'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 12 2005
Poster of Jersey Girl
Jersey Girl
S. Epatha Merkerson was 51 in Jersey Girl as 'Doctor #1'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 2004
Poster of Radio
Radio
S. Epatha Merkerson was 50 in Radio as 'Maggie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 2003
Poster of The Rising Place
The Rising Place
S. Epatha Merkerson was 48 in The Rising Place as 'Lessie Watson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 2001
Poster of Random Hearts
Random Hearts
S. Epatha Merkerson was 46 in Random Hearts as 'Nea'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1999
Poster of Exiled
Exiled
S. Epatha Merkerson was 45 in Exiled as 'Lieutenant Anita Van Buren'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1998
Poster of An Unexpected Life
An Unexpected Life
S. Epatha Merkerson was 45 in An Unexpected Life as 'Beverly Hawkins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1998
Poster of After the Silence
After the Silence
S. Epatha Merkerson was 44 in After the Silence as 'Barbara'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1991
Poster of Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder
S. Epatha Merkerson was 37 in Jacob's Ladder as 'Elsa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1990
Poster of Navy Seals
Navy Seals
S. Epatha Merkerson was 37 in Navy Seals as 'Jolena'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1990
Poster of Moe's World
Moe's World
S. Epatha Merkerson was 37 in Moe's World
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 14 1990
Poster of Loose Cannons
Loose Cannons
S. Epatha Merkerson was 37 in Loose Cannons as 'Rachel'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1986
Poster of After All
After All
S. Epatha Merkerson will be 72+ in After All
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Eye for an Eye
Eye for an Eye
S. Epatha Merkerson will be 72+ in Eye for an Eye
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Sexual Healing
Sexual Healing
S. Epatha Merkerson will be 72+ in Sexual Healing as 'Alberta Gay'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2023
Poster of Chicago Med
Chicago Med
S. Epatha Merkerson was 62+ in Chicago Med as 'Sharon Goodwin'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2014
Poster of Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire
S. Epatha Merkerson was 59+ in Chicago Fire as 'Sharon Goodwin'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Rachael Ray
Rachael Ray
S. Epatha Merkerson was 53+ in Rachael Ray as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of The View
The View
S. Epatha Merkerson was 44+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
S. Epatha Merkerson was 40+ in Frasier as 'Dr. McCaskill'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1992
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
S. Epatha Merkerson was 37+ in Law & Order as 'Anita Van Buren, Denise Winters'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
S. Epatha Merkerson was 3+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Today
Today
S. Epatha Merkerson was 0+ in Today as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952