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

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Best Known For:The television program 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 television show Law & Order
  • Current Role: Actor
  • Current Show: Chicago Med
  • Date of Birth: November 28, 1952
  • Age: 73 years old
  • 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.

Television

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

Film

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

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 $11,000,000. 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: $44,000–$563,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $11,000,000
  • Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work

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