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S. Epatha Merkerson: Biography

S. Epatha Merkerson
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  • Birth Name: Sharon Epatha Merkerson
  • Birth Place: Saginaw, MI
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 11/28/1952, Sagittarius
  • Profession: Actor
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Unglamorous but distinctive, both in her talent and down-to-earth appearance, Merkerson started out on stage, appearing off-off Broadway and in regional theater. In the '80s, she landed her first series-regular... read more

S. Epatha Merkerson: TV Guide News

  • Law & Order Vet Stages Broadway Come Back | Today's News: Our Take | 8/16/2007
    S. Epatha Merkerson will return to Broadway in a Manhattan Theatre Club revival of the William Inge drama Come Back, Little Sheba, previewing Jan. 3, 2008, and then opening Jan. 24. Per the AP, Merkerson will star as lonely housewife Lola, a role that in the original 1950 production garnered Shirley Booth a Tony (and then an Oscar, for the film adaptation). read more
  • I just read an interview with ... | Matt Roush | 7/6/2007
    Question: I just read an interview with S. Epatha Merkerson in which she was asked about being the senior cast member of Law & Order. Has Sam Waterston been removed? It's bad enough to lose Fred Thompson, but if Sam Waterston goes, I will no longer watch, in spite of the other good cast members. He is the show! Answer: I don't think she was talking about age. She was referring to the fact that she has the most longevity of any remaining cast regular. She joined L&O a season before Sam Waterston, although I agree it's almost hard (repeats aside) to remember a time when either one wasn't on it. For the record, Waterston is staying on the job, but he's taking over Thompson's DA position. There's more casting to be announced, clearly, but they have time, since the show isn't scheduled to return until after football season is over in January ... read more
  • Law & Order Vet S. Epatha Merkerson Loosens Up | Today's News: Our Take | 6/22/2007
    On Monday at 9 pm/ET, S. Epatha Merkerson costars with Jennie Garth and Andrea Bowen (Julie Mayer on Desperate Housewives) in the Lifetime drama Girl, Positive, about a high-school honor student who contracts HIV. We spoke with the Emmy-winning actress about the TV-movie gig, big changes at Law & Order and her secretive stint on The Closer. TV Guide: What do you hope viewers will come away with after watching Girl, Positive? S. Epatha Merkerson: Most importantly, the fact that AIDS and HIV are still a part of our lives and young people need to be aware of read more
  • The Closer Opens Its Doors to Emmy Winner | Today's News: Our Take | 5/21/2007
    There certainly seems to be a "No Shrinking Violets" sign posted outside the TNT studios. During a conference call to tout the June 18 return of The Closer, series star Kyra Sedgwick — herself a Golden Globe winner — told TVGuide.com that in addition to meeting Brenda's father (a role as yet uncast), a doctor for the deputy chief will enter the mix, played by Law & Order vet S. Epatha Merkerson, who grabbed an Emmy for her turn in Lackawanna Blues. "She'll be around for a few episodes," Sedgwick told us. "So that's been really exciting."Having screened the new season's first episode, it's not revealing too much to say that when we revisit Brenda Leigh's world, she is under the gun to streamline her squad by at least one detective. But as for whether that has resulted in any cast changes among the PhDers, she said, "No, not yet."Which returning summer series do you most anxiously await? Vote here (bottom right). read more
  • Coming Soon: ABC Has a Dream | Today's News: Our Take | 1/11/2007
    Currently in the pipeline here and there:ABC: Per Variety, the network is fast-tracking The Great American Dream Vote, an unscripted series in which a group of people share their dreams with a studio audience, and then square off in head-to-head competitions. At the end of each show, viewers vote for which person deserves to have their wish realized.HBO: Kanye West will star in a reality series directed by Borat's Larry Charles, which focuses on a day in the singer's hectic life. Also, Ruben Santiago-Hudson is penning a drama series based on his autobiographical play and film Lackawanna Blues. Per Reuters, Law & Order's S. Epatha Merkerson has not been approached to reprise her role as Nanny.Sci Fi Channel: A green light has been given to Destination Truth, a six-episode, globe-trotting adventure series out to prove or debunk supernatural legends.Disney Channel: A second season of Handy Manny has been ordered. The cabler is also seeking viewer input on High School Musical 2, via... read more

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S. Epatha Merkerson: Photos

Jesse L. Martin, S.Epatha Merkerson, Jerry Orbach courtesy Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.com
jesse l. martin, s. epatha merkerson, golden globe awards courtesy Jeff Vespa/WireImage.com
jesse l. martin, s. epatha merkerson, stephanie march courtesy Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com
Law and Order, Jeremy Sisto, S. Epatha Merkerson courtesy Will Hart/NBC
Law and Order, Anthony Anderson, S. Epatha Merkerson, Jeremy Sisto courtesy Will Hart/NBC
Law Order, Anthony Anderson, S Epatha Merkerson, Katee Sackhoff courtesy Nicole Rivelli/NBC Photo

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S. Epatha Merkerson: Credits

Title Year Type
Black Snake Moan (Actor - Angela) 2007 Movie
Slipstream (Actor - Bonnie) 2007 Movie
Lackawanna Blues (Actor - Rachel Nanny Crosby) 2005 Movie
Jersey Girl (Actor - Doctor #1) 2004 Movie
Radio (Actor - Maggie) 2003 Movie

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