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S. Epatha Merkerson
Acting
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.
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, as well as the Law & Order TV movie Exiled. She appeared in 390 episodes of the series, more than any other cast member.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Law & Order
1990
Law & Order
1990
Frasier
1993
The View
1997
Chicago Fire
2012
Chicago P.D.
2014
The Good Wife
2009
Chicago Med
2015
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
The Closer
2005
The Cosby Show
1984
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
Poker Face
2023
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1991
Rachael Ray
2006
Pee-wee's Playhouse
1986
Lincoln
2012
Radio
2003
Jersey Girl
2004
Jacob's Ladder
1990
Black Snake Moan
2006
Slipstream
2007
Mother and Child
2009
Peeples
2013
Random Hearts
1999
Navy Seals
1990
Loose Cannons
1990
She's Gotta Have It
1986
The Six Wives of Henry Lefay
2009
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