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S. Epatha Merkerson
Also known as Sharon Epatha Merkerson
- Born
- Nov 28, 1952age 73
- height
- 5'6" (or 167 cm)
- nationality
- American
Career
Active 1976 – present
Biography
About S. Epatha Merkerson
S. Epatha Merkerson was born on Friday 28th of November 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. She is American and Black, and at 73 years old she has been an actress since 1976, marking five decades in the industry. She stands 5'6" tall.
Merkerson is best known for two long-running television roles: Anita Van Buren on Law and Order and Sharon Goodwin on Chicago Med. Over her career she has won several awards, including the NAACP Image Award. She also lives with Type-2 diabetes, a condition she has spoken about publicly.
- Years Active1976-present (started around 23 years old; 50 years active)
- BirthplaceSaginaw, Michigan, United States
- EthnicityBlack
Frequently asked
What are S. Epatha Merkerson's most famous roles?
She played Anita Van Buren on Law and Order and Sharon Goodwin on Chicago Med.
How has her career spanned so long?
Starting in 1976 at age 23, she has been acting for 50 years, which is unusual for an actress.
What health condition has she discussed publicly?
She has Type-2 diabetes, which she has talked about in interviews and public appearances.
Did you know
- She started acting in 1976, when she was 23 years old.
- Her birthday falls on a Friday, 28 November 1952.
- She has won the NAACP Image Award multiple times.
- She has played two major TV roles in legal and medical dramas.
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