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TV's Greatest Surprises: A Paley Center for Media Special -- Executive producer Rene Balcer outlines the show's production schedule and cast members Sam Waterston and S. Epatha Merkerson say they’re grateful to get scripts in advance. Series creator Dick Wolf says he can't imagine a world without "Law & Order."
The Daily Show Guide to Home Video -- "Law & Order" star S. Epatha Merkerson talks about keeping healthy as she balances her TV work with her new role on Broadway.
Mother and Child -- A drama centered around three women: A 50-year-old woman, the daughter she gave up for adoption 35 years ago, and an African American woman looking to adopt a child of her own.
Black Snake Moan -- Behind The Scenes: Samuel L. Jackson And Christina Ricci

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Date of Birth:
28 November 1952, Saginaw, Michigan, USA See more »
Contact:
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Mini Biography:
A native of Michigan, S. Epatha Merkerson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts... See more »
Trivia:
Won her second Village Voice Obie Award in 2006 for her work in "Birdie Blue." See more »
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Down 3% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Won Golden Globe. Another 10 wins & 20 nominations See more »
NewsDesk:
(139 articles)
S. Epatha Merkerson's Directorial Debut "The Contradictions of Fair Hope" Hits Summer Festival Circuit
 (From ShadowAndAct. 17 May 2012, 1:20 PM, PDT)
Caryn Brooks: Live and Let Dye: When Will TV's Women Show Their True Colors?
 (From Aol TV.. 7 April 2012, 3:42 PM, PDT)
Caryn Brooks: Live and Let Dye: When Will TV's Women Show Their True Colors?
 (From Aol TV.. 7 April 2012, 3:42 PM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Epatha Merkerson | Epatha Merkinson
US TV Schedule:
Mon. May 2810:00 AMTNT Law & OrderVaya con Dios#10.24
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Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actress - TV, Actress, Actress - video game, Soundtrack, Thanks, Self - TV, Self - video, Self, Archive Footage
Actress - TV:
  1. "Law & Order" .... Lt. Anita Van Buren / ... (391 episodes, 1991-2010)
    ... aka "Law & Order Prime" - USA (informal title)
        - Rubber Room (2010) TV episode .... Lt. Anita Van Buren
        - Immortal (2010) TV episode .... Lt. Anita Van Buren
        - Love Eternal (2010) TV episode .... Lt. Anita Van Buren
        - The Taxman Cometh (2010) TV episode .... Lt. Anita Van Buren
        - Crashers (2010) TV episode .... Lt. Anita Van Buren
          (386 more)

  2. "Great Performances" .... Narrator (1 episode, 2009)
        - Harlem in Montmartre: A Paris Jazz Story (2009) TV episode .... Narrator
  3. "American Masters" .... Eslanda Robeson / ... (2 episodes, 1999-2008)
        - Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun (2008) TV episode .... Narrator
        - Paul Robeson: Here I Stand (1999) TV episode (voice) .... Eslanda Robeson
  4. "The Closer" .... Dr. Rebecca Dioli (3 episodes, 2007)
        - Culture Shock (2007) TV episode .... Dr. Rebecca Dioli
        - Manhunt (2007) TV episode .... Dr. Rebecca Dioli
        - Four to Eight (2007) TV episode .... Dr. Rebecca Dioli
  5. Girl, Positive (2007) (TV) .... Ariel Winters
    ... aka "Girl Posi+ive" - USA (alternative title)
  6. "Law & Order: Trial by Jury" .... Lt. Anita Van Buren (1 episode, 2005)
        - Skeleton (2005) TV episode .... Lt. Anita Van Buren
  7. Lackawanna Blues (2005) (TV) .... Rachel "Nanny" Crosby
  8. "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" .... Lt. Anita Van Buren (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka "Law & Order: CI" - USA (promotional abbreviation)
        - Badge (2002) TV episode .... Lt. Anita Van Buren
  9. A Girl Thing (2001) (TV) .... Lani (Co-worker)
  10. "Frasier" .... Dr. McCaskill (1 episode, 2000)
        - Dark Side of the Moon (2000) TV episode .... Dr. McCaskill

  11. Exiled (1998) (TV) .... Lieutenant Anita Van Buren
    ... aka "Exiled: A Law & Order Movie" - USA (promotional title)
  12. An Unexpected Life (1998) (TV) .... Beverly Hawkins
  13. Breaking Through (1996) (TV) .... Barbara
  14. A Mother's Prayer (1995) (TV) .... Ruby
  15. A Place for Annie (1994) (TV) .... Alice
    ... aka "Hallmark Hall of Fame: A Place for Annie (#43.3)" - USA (anthology series)
  16. "South Beach" .... Madam Bouchard (1 episode, 1993)
        - I Witness (1993) TV episode .... Madam Bouchard
  17. It's Nothing Personal (1993) (TV) .... Louise Waters
  18. "Here and Now" .... Ms. St. Marth (13 episodes, 1992-1993)
        - Pre-Ring Circus (1993) TV episode .... Ms. St. Marth
        - Pennies from Heaven (1993) TV episode .... Ms. St. Marth
        - Backsliding (1992) TV episode .... Ms. St. Marth
        - Take My Grandparents... Please (1992) TV episode .... Ms. St. Marth
        - A.J.'s Big Leap (1992) TV episode .... Ms. St. Marth
          (8 more)
  19. "Mann & Machine" .... Capt. Margaret Claghorn (9 episodes, 1992)
        - Cold, Cold Heart (1992) TV episode .... Capt. Margaret Claghorn
        - Billion Dollar Baby (1992) TV episode .... Capt. Margaret Claghorn
        - Mann's Fate (1992) TV episode .... Capt. Margaret Claghorn
        - Truth or Consequences (1992) TV episode .... Capt. Margaret Claghorn
        - Torch Song (1992) TV episode .... Capt. Margaret Claghorn
          (4 more)
  20. "ABC Afterschool Specials" .... Ruth Clayton (1 episode, 1992)
        - Summer Stories: The Mall - Part 2 (1992) TV episode .... Ruth Clayton
  21. "Equal Justice" .... Mrs. Walters (1 episode, 1990)
        - Pilot (1990) TV episode .... Mrs. Walters
  22. Moe's World (1990) (TV) .... Moe's Mother

  23. "Pee-wee's Playhouse" .... Reba - Mail Woman / ... (7 episodes, 1986-1989)
        - Dr. Pee-wee and the Del Rubios (1989) TV episode .... Reba - Mail Woman
        - Open House (1987) TV episode .... Reba
        - Pajama Party (1987) TV episode .... Reba - Mail Woman
        - Playhouse in Outer Space (1987) TV episode .... Reba - Mail Woman
        - Monster in the Playhouse (1986) TV episode .... Reba - Mail Woman
          (2 more)
  24. "CBS Summer Playhouse" .... Jimmie (1 episode, 1989)
        - Elysian Fields (1989) TV episode .... Jimmie
  25. "The Cosby Show" .... Book Club Member #5 (1 episode, 1988)
        - Bookworm (1988) TV episode .... Book Club Member #5
Actress:
  1. The Challenger (2012) (filming) .... Jada
  2. Lincoln (2012) (post-production) .... Lydia Smith
  3. We the Peeples (2013) (completed) .... Daphne Peeples

  4. Mother and Child (2009) .... Ada
  5. The Six Wives of Henry Lefay (2009) .... Effa
  6. Slipstream (2007) .... Bonnie
    ... aka "Slipstream Dream" - USA (alternative title)
  7. Black Snake Moan (2006) .... Angela
  8. Jersey Girl (2004) .... Doctor #1
  9. Radio (2003) .... Maggie
  10. The Rising Place (2001) .... Lessie Watson

  11. Random Hearts (1999) .... Nea
  12. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) .... Tarissa Dyson
    ... aka "El Exterminator 2" - USA (Spanish title)
    ... aka "T2" - USA (promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka "T2: Extreme Edition" - USA (video box title)
    ... aka "T2: Ultimate Edition" - USA (video box title)
    ... aka "Terminator 2" - Japan (English title)
  13. Jacob's Ladder (1990/I) .... Elsa
  14. Navy Seals (1990) .... Jolena
  15. Loose Cannons (1990) .... Rachel

  16. She's Gotta Have It (1986) (as Epatha Merkinson) .... Doctor Jamison
Actress - video game:
  1. Law & Order II: Double or Nothing (2003) (VG) (voice) .... Lieutenant Anita Van Buren
  2. Law & Order: Dead on the Money (2002) (VG) (voice) .... Lieutenant Anita Van Buren
Soundtrack:
  1. Black Snake Moan (2006) (performer: "Balm In Gilead")
Thanks:
  1. Battlestar Galactica: The Phenomenon (2008) (TV) (special thanks)
Self - TV:
  1. "The Wendy Williams Show" .... Herself - Guest (1 episode, 2012)
        - Episode dated 31 January 2012 (2012) TV episode .... Herself - Guest
  2. "Rocco's Dinner Party" .... Herself (1 episode, 2011)
        - French Cuisine (2011) TV episode .... Herself
  3. "Vine Talk" .... Herself (1 episode, 2011)
        - Navigating Napa Valley Cabernets (2011) TV episode .... Herself
  4. Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Get the Facts (2010) (TV) .... Narrator

  5. "Infanity" .... Herself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Law & Order (2009) TV episode .... Herself
  6. The 40th NAACP Image Awards (2009) (TV) .... Herself
  7. "TV Land Moguls" .... Herself (1 episode, 2009)
        - The 90s (2009) TV episode .... Herself
  8. The 62nd Annual Tony Awards (2008) (TV) .... Herself - Nominee: Best Leading Actress in a Play
  9. "LIVE! with Kelly" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2006-2008)
    ... aka "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" - USA (original title)
    ... aka "Live with Regis" - USA (third season title)
    ... aka "Live with Regis and Kelly" - USA (fourth season title)
    ... aka "The Morning Show" - USA (first season title)
        - Episode dated 9 June 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 18 January 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  10. "Martha" .... Herself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 19 February 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
  11. "The View" .... Herself / ... (2 episodes, 2007-2008)
        - Episode dated 29 January 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 2 March 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself - Co-Host
  12. "Tavis Smiley" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2005-2007)
        - Episode dated 20 June 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 10 February 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  13. "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #4.86 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  14. Comic Relief 2006 (2006) (TV) .... Herself
  15. "Rachael Ray" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Law & Order Day (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  16. The 2nd Annual Quill Awards (2006) (TV) .... Herself
  17. The 60th Annual Tony Awards (2006) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter
  18. "Inside the Actors Studio" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka "Inside the Actors Studio: The Craft of Theatre and Film" - USA (first season title)
    ... aka "Actors Interview" - Japan (English title)
        - The Cast of Law and Order (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  19. 2006 Independent Spirit Awards (2006) (TV) .... Herself
  20. The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2006) (TV) .... Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
  21. "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2005-2006)
        - Episode dated 13 January 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 19 September 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  22. The WIN Awards (2005) (TV) .... Herself
  23. "Life & Style" .... Herself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode dated 3 February 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  24. Inside TV Land: Cops on Camera (2002) (TV) .... Herself
  25. "Hollywood Squares" .... Herself (5 episodes, 2001)
    ... aka "H²" - USA (promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka "H2: Hollywood Squares" - USA (fifth season title)
        - Episode dated 30 March 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 29 March 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 28 March 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 27 March 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 26 March 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Herself
  26. "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" .... Herself (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka "The Daily Show" - USA (original title)
    ... aka "A Daily Show with Jon Stewart" - USA (new title)
    ... aka "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition" - International (English title) (cut version)
        - S. Epatha Merkerson (2000) TV episode .... Herself
  27. "Larry King Live" .... Herself (1 episode, 2000)
        - Episode dated 12 April 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Herself
  28. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1999-2000)
        - Episode dated 3 February 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 25 November 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Herself

  29. 5th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1999) (TV)
  30. The 44th Annual Tony Awards (1990) (TV) .... Herself - Nominee: Best Featured Actress in a Play

  31. "The More You Know" (1989) TV series .... Herself
  32. Christmas Special (1988) (TV) .... Reba - Mail Woman
    ... aka "Christmas at Pee Wee's Playhouse" - USA (alternative title)
    ... aka "Pee-Wee Herman's Christmas Special" - USA (complete title)
    ... aka "Pee-Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special" - USA (video title)
Self - video:
  1. Jerry Orbach Tribute (2005) (V) .... Herself
Self:
  1. We Heard the Bells: The Influenza of 1918 (2010) (voice) .... Narrator
Archive Footage:
  1. "Corazón de..."
        - Episode dated 30 January 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 19 September 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Herself

Additional Details

Other Works:
Performed in "The Old Settler" at Washington DC's Studio Theatre (Helen Hayes Award for Best Actress, 1998). See more »
Publicity Listings:
4 Articles See more »
Genres:
Drama | Crime | Mystery | Thriller See more »
Plot Keywords:
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