S. Epatha Merkerson
| First Name | S. |
| Middle Name | Epatha |
| Last Name | Merkerson |
| Full Name at Birth | Sharon Epatha Merkerson |
| Age | 59 |
| Date of Birth | November 28, 1952 |
| Birthplace | Saginaw, Michigan, USA |
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Actress |
| Claim to Fame | Law & Order |
S. Epatha Merkerson (born Sharon Epatha Merkerson; November 28, 1952) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She has won a Golden Globe, Emmy Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Obie Award and four NAACP Image Awards. She has also received two 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. She appeared in 390 episodes of the series, more than any other cast member.
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Filmography
Selected S. Epatha Merkerson film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
2011
We the Peeples
Daphne Peeples
1998
An Unexpected Life
Beverly Hawkins
1998
Exiled
Lieutenant Anita Van Buren
1995
A Mother's Prayer
Ruby
1993
South Beach
Madam Bouchard
1993
It's Nothing Personal
Louise Waters
1992
Here and Now
Ms. St. Marth
1992
Mann & Machine
Capt. Margaret Claghorn
1990
Equal Justice
Mrs. Walters
1990
Moe's World
Moe's Mother
1987
CBS Summer Playhouse
Jimmie
Soundtrack Credits
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Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film
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Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress – Miniseries or a Movie
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress – Miniseries or a Movie (2001–2025)
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