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 71 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)
Sorted by Release Date
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
Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee
S. Epatha Merkerson was
61 in Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 22 2014
The Gabby Douglas Story
S. Epatha Merkerson was
61 in The Gabby Douglas Story
as 'Miss Caroline'.
Sat, Feb 01 2014
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
The Six Wives of Henry Lefay
S. Epatha Merkerson was
56 in The Six Wives of Henry Lefay
as 'Effa'.
Thu, Jun 18 2009
Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun
S. Epatha Merkerson was
55 in Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Aug 16 2008
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
Lackawanna Blues
S. Epatha Merkerson was
52 in Lackawanna Blues
as 'Rachel "Nanny" Crosby'.
Sat, Feb 12 2005
Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
S. Epatha Merkerson was
46 in Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
as 'Eslanda Robeson (voice)'.
Wed, Feb 24 1999
An Unexpected Life
S. Epatha Merkerson was
45 in An Unexpected Life
as 'Beverly Hawkins'.
Wed, Jun 24 1998
It's Nothing Personal
S. Epatha Merkerson was
40 in It's Nothing Personal
as 'Louise Waters'.
Mon, Feb 01 1993
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
S. Epatha Merkerson was
38 in Terminator 2: Judgment Day
as 'Tarissa Dyson'.
Wed, Jul 03 1991
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
S. Epatha Merkerson was
36 in Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
as 'Reba'.
Wed, Dec 21 1988
She's Gotta Have It
S. Epatha Merkerson was
33 in She's Gotta Have It
as 'Doctor Jamison'.
Fri, Aug 08 1986
Desmond's Not Here Anymore
S. Epatha Merkerson will be
71+ in Desmond's Not Here Anymore
as 'Selma'.
Unreleased
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Sorted by Release DateAges in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poker Face
S. Epatha Merkerson was
70+ in Poker Face
as 'Joyce Carter'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2023
Thu, Jan 26 2023
Chicago Med
S. Epatha Merkerson was
62+ in Chicago Med
as 'Sharon Goodwin'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 17 2015
Tue, Nov 17 2015
Chicago P.D.
S. Epatha Merkerson was
61+ in Chicago P.D.
as 'Sharon Goodwin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2014
Wed, Jan 08 2014
Chicago Fire
S. Epatha Merkerson was
59+ in Chicago Fire
as 'Sharon Goodwin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 2012
Wed, Oct 10 2012
Finding Your Roots
S. Epatha Merkerson was
59+ in Finding Your Roots
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012
Sat, Mar 24 2012
The Good Wife
S. Epatha Merkerson was
56+ in The Good Wife
as 'Judge Melanie Ellis'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Tue, Sep 22 2009
The Closer
S. Epatha Merkerson was
52+ in The Closer
as 'Dr. Rebecca Dioli'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Mon, Jun 13 2005
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
Thu, Mar 03 2005
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
S. Epatha Merkerson was
50+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Mon, Sep 08 2003
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
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Here and Now
S. Epatha Merkerson was
39+ in Here and Now
as 'Claudia St. Marth'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1992
Sat, Sep 19 1992
Mann & Machine
S. Epatha Merkerson was
39+ in Mann & Machine
as 'Capt. Margaret Claghorn'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1992
Sun, Apr 05 1992
Law & Order
S. Epatha Merkerson was
37+ in Law & Order
as 'Denise Winters, Anita Van Buren'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Thu, Sep 13 1990
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
S. Epatha Merkerson was
35+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as 'Herself'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Pee-wee's Playhouse
S. Epatha Merkerson was
33+ in Pee-wee's Playhouse
as 'Reba'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1986
Sat, Sep 13 1986
The Cosby Show
S. Epatha Merkerson was
31+ in The Cosby Show
as 'Book Club Member #5'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Tony Awards
S. Epatha Merkerson was
3+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Nominee'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Sun, Apr 01 1956
