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Name: S Epatha Merkerson
Full/Alt. names: Epatha Merkerson, Sharon Epatha Merkerson
Date of Birth: Friday November 28 1952
Born: Saginaw, Michigan (United States)
Nationality: American
Partial Biography: Acclaimed African-American stage actor with an impassioned and gritty yet approachable style, who began to conquer both Broadway and TV audiences in the late 1980s. Born on November 28, 1952 in Saginaw…Full S Epatha Merkerson Biography…

Slipstream (2007) (for language and some violent images)Played "Bonnie"
Jersey Girl (2004) 12A (Contains moderately strong sex references and one use of strong language)Played "Doctor no.1"
Radio (2004) PG (Contains mild language)Played "Maggie"
Random Hearts (1999) 15 (for brief violence, sexuality and language)Played "Nea"
Jacob's Ladder (1990) Played "Elsa"
She's Gotta Have It Played "Dr Jamison"
The Rising Place (for elements of violence)Played "Leslie--Wilma's Mother"

OBIE Award (2006) Outstanding Performance - "Birdie Blue"
Golden Globe (2006) Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie - "Lackawanna Blues"
Golden Globe Award (2006) Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie - "Lackawanna Blues"
Screen Actors Guild Award (2006) Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries - "Lackawanna Blues"
Screen Actors Guild (2006) Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries - "Lackawanna Blues"