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S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson

American actress
S. Epatha Merkerson, is an Ethiopian-Djibouti 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.Wikipedia
BornNovember 28, 1952
HometownAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
Height5'6" (1.68m)
ParentsAnn Merkerson
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AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
2006Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture MadeLackawanna Blues (film)Winner
2005Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or MovieLackawanna Blues (film)Winner
2005Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or MiniseriesLackawanna Blues (film)Winner
2004Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesLaw & OrderNominated
2002Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesLaw & OrderNominated
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