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A native of Michigan, S. Epatha Merkerson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts... more
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Won Golden Globe. Another 8 wins & 20 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(32 articles)
So who is Van Buren's mystery guy on Law & Order? (From AOL - TVSquad. 26 October 2009, 12:59 PM, PDT)
'Law & Order' exclusive: Van Buren's mystery lover revealed!
(From EW.com - The Ausiello Files. 26 October 2009, 9:27 AM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Epatha Merkerson | Epatha MerkinsonUS TV Schedule:
| Sun. Nov. 8 | 4:30 AM | TNT | Law & Order | Slaughter | #12.19 | more |
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1. | "Law & Order" (1990) | Lt. Anita Van Buren / Denise Winters (374 episodes, 1991-2009) | 2009 | - | 8.2 (4,482) |
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2. | Mother and Child (2009) | Ada | 2009 | - | 7.3 (60) |
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3. | The Six Wives of Henry Lefay (2009) | 2009 | - | 8.5 (14) | |
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4. | "American Masters" (1983) | Narrator (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 8.3 (66) |
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5. | "The Closer" (2005) | Dr. Rebecca Dioli (3 episodes, 2007) | 2007 | - | 5.5 (10) |
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6. | Girl, Positive (2007) (TV) | Ariel Winters | 2007 | - | 7.4 (302) |
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7. | Slipstream (2007) | Bonnie | 2007 | - | 5.4 (2,401) |
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8. | Black Snake Moan (2006) | Angela | 2006 | - | 7.2 (25,581) |
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9. | "Law & Order: Trial by Jury" (2005) | Lt. Anita Van Buren (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 6.4 (331) |
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10. | Lackawanna Blues (2005) (TV) | Rachel "Nanny" Crosby | 2005 | - | 7.6 (1,278) |
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11. | Jersey Girl (2004) | Doctor #1 | 2004 | - | 6.3 (25,032) |
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12. | Radio (2003) | Maggie | 2003 | - | 6.9 (11,038) |
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13. | Law & Order II: Double or Nothing (2003) (VG) | (voice) Lieutenant Anita Van Buren | 2003 | - | 5.2 (11) |
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14. | Law & Order: Dead on the Money (2002) (VG) | (voice) Lieutenant Anita Van Buren | 2002 | - | 7.2 (9) |
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15. | "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (2001) | Lt. Anita Van Buren (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 8.7 (21) |
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16. | The Rising Place (2001) | Lessie Watson | 2001 | - | 6.1 (120) |
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17. | A Girl Thing (2001) (TV) | Lani (Co-worker) | 2001 | - | 6.0 (353) |
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18. | "Frasier" (1993) | Dr. McCaskill (1 episode, 2000) | 2000 | - | 8.5 (11,675) |
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19. | Random Hearts (1999) | Nea | 1999 | $63.2M | 4.8 (10,625) |
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20. | Exiled (1998) (TV) | Lieutenant Anita Van Buren | 1998 | - | 6.2 (539) |
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21. | An Unexpected Life (1998) (TV) | Beverly Hawkins | 1998 | - | 6.2 (104) |
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22. | Breaking Through (1996) (TV) | Barbara | 1996 | - | 6.6 (134) |
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23. | A Mother's Prayer (1995) (TV) | Ruby | 1995 | - | 6.7 (153) |
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24. | A Place for Annie (1994) (TV) | Alice | 1994 | - | 7.3 (220) |
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25. | "South Beach" (1993) | Madam Bouchard (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 7.0 (54) |
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26. | It's Nothing Personal (1993) (TV) | Louise Waters | 1993 | - | 5.3 (18) |
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27. | "Here and Now" (1992) | Ms. St. Marth (12 episodes, 1992-1993) | 1993 | - | 7.2 (8) |
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28. | "Mann & Machine" (1992) | Capt. Margaret Claghorn (9 episodes, 1992) | 1992 | - | 7.7 (103) |
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29. | "ABC Afterschool Specials" (1972) | Ruth Clayton (1 episode, 1992) | 1992 | - | 6.4 (146) |
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30. | Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) | Tarissa Dyson | 1991 | $517M | 8.5 (210,184) |
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31. | Jacob's Ladder (1990/I) | Elsa | 1990 | - | 7.5 (25,720) |
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32. | Navy Seals (1990) | Jolena | 1990 | - | 5.0 (6,405) |
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33. | "Equal Justice" (1990) | Mrs. Walters (1 episode, 1990) | 1990 | - | 6.8 (23) |
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34. | Equal Justice (1990) (TV) | 1990 | - | 6.1 (52) | |
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35. | Loose Cannons (1990) | Rachel | 1990 | - | 4.3 (1,860) |
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36. | Moe's World (1990) (TV) | Moe's Mother | 1990 | - | 4.8 (22) |
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37. | "Pee-wee's Playhouse" (1986) | Reba - Mail Woman (3 episodes, 1987-1989) | 1989 | - | 8.0 (849) |
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38. | "CBS Summer Playhouse" (1987) | Jimmie (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | 4.9 (19) |
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39. | "The Cosby Show" (1984) | Book Club Member #5 (1 episode, 1988) | 1988 | - | 7.8 (4,310) |
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40. | She's Gotta Have It (1986) | (as Epatha Merkinson) Doctor Jamison | 1986 | - | 6.2 (2,379) |
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1. | Black Snake Moan (2006) | (performer: "Balm In Gilead") | 2006 | - | 7.2 (25,581) |
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1. | Battlestar Galactica: The Phenomenon (2008) (TV) | (special thanks) | 2008 | - | 7.1 (39) |
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1. | "Infanity" (2005) | Herself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 5.2 (8) |
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2. | The 40th NAACP Image Awards (2009) (TV) | Herself | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1989) | Herself (2 episodes, 2006-2008) | 2008 | - | 4.6 (456) |
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4. | Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun (2008) | Narrator | 2008 | - | 6.3 (6) |
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5. | "Martha" (2005) | Herself (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | - |
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6. | "The View" (1997) | Co-Host / Herself (2 episodes, 2007-2008) | 2008 | - | 2.9 (2,052) |
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7. | "Tavis Smiley" (2004) | Herself (2 episodes, 2005-2007) | 2007 | - | 5.6 (86) |
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8. | "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005) | Herself (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 7.0 (14) |
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9. | Comic Relief 2006 (2006) (TV) | Herself | 2006 | - | 3.7 (74) |
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10. | "Rachael Ray" (2006) | Herself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | - |
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11. | The 2nd Annual Quill Awards (2006) (TV) | Herself | 2006 | - | - |
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12. | The 60th Annual Tony Awards (2006) (TV) | Herself - Presenter | 2006 | - | 2.7 (124) |
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13. | "Inside the Actors Studio" (1994) | Herself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 8.8 (1,131) |
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14. | 2006 Independent Spirit Awards (2006) (TV) | Herself | 2006 | - | 6.8 (50) |
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15. | The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2006) (TV) | Herself | 2006 | - | 5.6 (125) |
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16. | "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003) | Herself (2 episodes, 2005-2006) | 2006 | - | 7.9 (14) |
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17. | The WIN Awards (2005) (TV) | Herself | 2005 | - | 4.1 (27) |
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18. | Jerry Orbach Tribute (2005) (V) | Herself | 2005 | - | - |
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19. | "Life & Style" (2004) | Herself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 4.7 (8) |
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20. | Inside TV Land: Cops on Camera (2002) (TV) | Herself | 2002 | - | 1.5 (68) |
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21. | "Hollywood Squares" (1998) | Guest Appearance (5 episodes, 2001) | 2001 | - | 5.0 (175) |
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22. | "Larry King Live" (1985) | Herself (1 episode, 2000) | 2000 | - | 5.8 (388) |
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23. | "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993) | Herself (2 episodes, 1999-2000) | 2000 | - | 8.8 (760) |
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24. | 5th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1999) (TV) | 1999 | - | 4.6 (70) | |
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25. | The 44th Annual Tony Awards (1990) (TV) | Herself - Nominee: Best Featured Actress in a Play | 1990 | - | 6.8 (36) |
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26. | "The More You Know" (1989) | Herself | 1989 | - | 6.2 (41) |
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27. | Christmas Special (1988) (TV) | Reba - Mail Woman | 1988 | - | 8.2 (226) |
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Performed in "The Old Settler" at Washington DC's Studio Theatre (Helen Hayes Award for Best Actress, 1998). morePublicity Listings:
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