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S. Epatha Merkerson Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

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Best Known For:Chicago Med
Breakthrough:Breakout role as Anita Van Buren in Law & Order in 1993

10 Quick Facts About S. Epatha Merkerson

  • Full Name: S. Epatha Merkerson
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: the tv show Law & Order
  • Current Role: Actor
  • Current Show: Chicago Med
  • Age: 73 years old
  • Date of Birth: November 28, 1952
  • Place of Birth: Saginaw, Michigan
  • Marital Status: Divorced
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S. Epatha Merkerson Age

S. Epatha Merkerson is about 74 years old as of 2026. S. Epatha Merkerson was born in 1952.

S. Epatha Merkerson Height

S. Epatha Merkerson stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches. This is approximately 168 cm.

Education

She attended Wayne State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts.

  • Wayne State University
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Fine Arts
    • Field of Study: Fine Arts
    • Period: 1976

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Chicago Med, Law & Order, and Lackawanna Blues.

Film

  • Film: Lackawanna Blues (Rachel 'Nanny' Crosby, 2005)

Other

  • Work: Chicago Med (Sharon Goodwin, 2015-Present)
  • Work: Law & Order (Anita Van Buren, 1993-2010)

Awards & Achievements

  • Emmy Award — Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
  • Golden Globe Award — HFPA — Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film

S. Epatha Merkerson Net Worth

S. Epatha Merkerson's net worth is estimated to be between 11000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.

S. Epatha Merkerson Family & Relationships

  • Mother: Ann Merkerson

Personal Information

  • Full Name: S. Epatha Merkerson
  • Popular As: Sharon Epatha Merkerson
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: November 28, 1952
  • Age: 73
  • Birthday: November 28
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Place of Birth: Saginaw, Michigan

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 6 in
  • Hair Color: Black

Family & Relationships

  • Mother: Ann Merkerson
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Spouse / Partner: Toussaint L. Jones

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M
  • Source of Income: Employment

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