S. EPATHA MERKERSON
S. Epatha Merkerson
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: November 28, 1952
Place of Birth: Saginaw, Michigan, USA
Biography
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.
Filmography
Starring
2023·
Poker FaceJoyce Carter
TBA·
After All2020·
BarbecueLillie Anne
2020·
Blood Sugar RisingNarrator (voice)
2015·
Chicago MedSharon Goodwin
2014·
Chicago P.D.Sharon Goodwin
Self
2012·
Chicago FireSharon Goodwin
2012·
Finding Your RootsSelf
Narrator (voice)
2009·
The Good WifeJudge Melanie Ellis
2006·
Rachael RaySelf
Anita Van Buren
2005·
The CloserDr. Rebecca Dioli
Self
Lieutenant Anita Van Buren
Eslanda Robeson (voice)
1997·
The ViewSelf
1993·
FrasierDr. McCaskill
1992·
Here and NowClaudia St. Marth
1992·
Mann & MachineCapt. Margaret Claghorn
1992·
Second ChancesRuth Clayton
1990·
Law & OrderDenise Winters, Anita Van Buren
1990·
Navy SealsJolena
Self - Guest
1986·
Pee-wee's PlayhouseReba
1984·
The Cosby ShowElena
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Nominee
1952·
TodaySelf
TBA·
Sexual HealingAlberta Gay
2025·
Eye for an EyeMay
2024·
We Grown NowAnita
Selma
2016·
You Can GoMrs. Bryant
2016·
Year by the SeaLiz
2015·
The ChallengerJada
Miss Caroline
2013·
PeeplesDaphne Peeples
2012·
LincolnLydia Smith
2009·
Mother and ChildAda
Effa
Narrator (voice)
2007·
Girl, PositiveAriel Winters
2007·
SlipstreamBonnie
Berniece (segment "The Piano Lesson")
2006·
Black Snake MoanAngela
2005·
Lackawanna BluesRachel 'Nanny' Crosby
2004·
Jersey GirlDoctor #1
2003·
RadioMaggie
2001·
The Rising PlaceLessie Watson
1999·
Random HeartsNea
1998·
ExiledLieutenant Anita Van Buren
1998·
An Unexpected LifeBeverly Hawkins
1996·
After the SilenceBarbara
1995·
A Mother's PrayerRuby
1994·
A Place for AnnieAlice
Louise Waters
Tarissa Dyson
1990·
Moe's World1990·
Loose CannonsRachel
1990·
Jacob's LadderElsa
1986·
She's Gotta Have ItDoctor Jamison
Production
Director