S. Epatha Merkerson

(72 years old)

Born: November 28th, 1952

Place of birth: Saginaw, Michigan, USA

Death: -

Sharon Epatha Merkerson is an American film, stage, and television actress. She has received numerous high-profile accolades for her work, including an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, four NAACP Image Awards, two Obie Awards and two Tony Award nominations. She is best known for her award-winning portrayal of Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on the NBC police procedural drama series Law & Order, a role she played from 1993 to 2010.

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