S. Epatha Merkerson

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Born: 11/28/1952

Biography: S. Epatha Merkerson is a Tony-nominated and Obie-winning, African-American stage actress, but is best known for her portrayal of detective squad chief Lt. Anita Van Buren in the series Law and Order. Born and raised in Detroit as the youngest of five children, she was a fine …

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Oct

So who is Van Buren's mystery guy on Law & Order?

3:22 PM Source: TV Squad

Kona told you recently that Chris Noth is coming back to Law & Order for a short time…

Oct

So who is Van Buren's mystery guy on Law & Order?

3:22 PM Source: TV Squad

Kona told you recently that Chris Noth is coming back to Law & Order for a short time…

Oct

Benjamin Bratt back on the beat at Law & Order

11:26 AM Source: TV Squad

I started watching Law & Order during the Briscoe and Green days, so I don't know a w…

Oct

Benjamin Bratt back on the beat at Law & Order

11:26 AM Source: TV Squad

I started watching Law & Order during the Briscoe and Green days, so I don't know a w…

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ActorAll Actor Credits

The Six Wives of Henry LeFay [Movie]

2010

Loose Cannons [Movie] as Rachel

2008

Slipstream [Movie] as Bonnie Sylvester

2007

Girl, Positive [Movie] as Ariel Winters

2007

Black Snake Moan [Movie] as Angela

2007

Lackawanna Blues [Movie] as Rachel 'Nanny' Crosby

2005

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Year
Result
Award
Movie

2005
Nominated
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Lackawanna Blues

2005
Nominated
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Best Actress in a Miniseries or Movie
Lackawanna Blues

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Notify! by TheCactusMama

11 days ago

L0VE THIS GAL, AND LAW AND ORDER. WATCH ALL EPISODES. THEN THE RE-RUNS IN THE AFT. KEEP IT GOING

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