S. Epatha Merkerson
S. Epatha Merkerson
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S. Epatha Merkerson

Actor 1952-11-28 Saginaw, Michigan, USA

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 star...

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FILMOGRAPHY
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

1991 · Tarissa Dyson

Lincoln

Lincoln

2012 · Lydia Smith

Chicago P.D.

Chicago P.D.

2014 · Sharon Goodwin

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire

2012 · Sharon Goodwin

Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder

1990 · Elsa

Chicago Med

Chicago Med

2015 · Sharon Goodwin

Jersey Girl

Jersey Girl

2004 · Doctor #1

Black Snake Moan

Black Snake Moan

2006 · Angela

Frasier

Frasier

1993 · Dr. McCaskill

Radio

Radio

2003 · Maggie

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990 · Denise Winters

The Good Wife

The Good Wife

2009 · Judge Melanie Ellis

Poker Face

Poker Face

2023 · Joyce Carter

The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show

1984 · Elena

Random Hearts

Random Hearts

1999 · Nea

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014 · Self

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001 · Anita Van Buren

She's Gotta Have It

She's Gotta Have It

1986 · Doctor Jamison

The Closer

The Closer

2005 · Dr. Rebecca Dioli