S. Epatha Merkerson
| Born | November 28, 1952 |
| Hometown | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
| Parents | Ann Merkerson |
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Chicago Med’s Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut Promises Winter Premiere Answers ‘All’ Goodwin Questions
- Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut was just as surprised as Us by the Chicago Med season 10 midseason finale — and teased Sharon Goodwin’s fate will be shown during the winter premiere. “All answers will be revealed,” Chestnut, 32, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting her OWN holiday movie, Mistletoe & Matrimony, which premiered on December 14.
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made | Lackawanna Blues (film) | Winner |
| 2005 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | Lackawanna Blues (film) | Winner |
| 2005 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | Lackawanna Blues (film) | Winner |
| 2004 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Law & Order | Nominated |
| 2002 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Law & Order | Nominated |
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Seven Spoilers for the Season 10 Premiere of 'Chicago Med,' Including New Cast Members
New showrunner Allen MacDonald teases what's happening when 'Chicago Med' returns for Season 10.
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‘The Piano Lesson’ Sets Oscar Campaigns, Including Danielle Deadwyler in Supporting Actress (EXCLUSIVE)
Danielle Deadwyler aims to teach the Oscars about “The Piano Lesson” this awards season. The critically acclaimed actor, who stars in Malcolm Washington’s directorial debut, “The Piano Lesson,” as the emotionally and spiritually charged widow Berniece, will be submitted for supporting actress consideration this awards season, Variety reports exclusively. Her co-star, John David Washington, will …
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Chicago Med’s S. Epatha Merkerson Promises More Romance for Sharon on Season 10: She’s ‘Giggly’
Chicago Med’s Sharon Goodwin has a lot to juggle in the emergency department, but her love life will finally take priority in season 10. S. Epatha Merkerson, who plays Sharon on the NBC drama, exclusively told Us Weekly that fans will “absolutely” get more of Sharon and Dr. Dennis Washington’s (John Earl Jelks) relationship this
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Two new actors will be scrubbing in for Chicago Med’s 10th season. Sarah Ramos and Darren Barnet have joined the NBC drama as series regulars. Both will play doctors — Ramos’ character is named Dr. Caitlin Lenox, and Barnet will play Dor. John Frost. Other details are being kept under wraps for now. They will …
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‘Chicago Med’ Season 10 Casts Sarah Ramos, Darren Barnet
“Chicago Med” is adding two new series regulars for Season 10. Sarah Ramos and Darren Barnet have both been cast in the NBC medical drama, with Ramos set to play Dr. Caitlin Lenox and Barnet to play Dr. John Frost. They will appear alongside cast members S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt, Marlyne Barrett, Jessy Schram, …
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Chicago Med original cast members returning for season 10 after shake-up
Chicago Med has confirmed the return of three original cast members for season 10 following major shake-up for the medical drama.
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Chicago Med’s S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt and Marlyne Barrett Have Officially Signed On for Season 10
Three Chicago Med originals are officially coming back for Season 10: S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt and Marlyne Barrett have each closed a new deal to extend their run on the NBC medical drama through the 2024-25 season, TVLine has confirmed. Chicago Med follows the daily emotional chaos of the city’s newest trauma center and the …
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‘Chicago Med’ OGs S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt & Marlyne Barrett Close New Deals To Continue On NBC Drama
EXCLUSIVE: Chicago Med has locked in its three remaining original cast members for 2024-25. S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt and Marlyne Barrett, whose most recent contracts were up at the end of this past season, have closed deals to extend their tenure on the NBC medical drama to a decade, sources tell Deadline. Headed into …
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Dominic Rains Exits Chicago Med Cast, Won’t Return for Season 10
Dominic Rains is officially exiting the hit drama series Chicago Med following the recent Season 9 finale. According to a report from Deadline, Rains — who played Dr. Crockett Marcel in the medical drama — is leaving the series that he joined in Season 5, ending a fan-favorite run on the series. What happened on […] The post Dominic Rains Exits Chicago Med Cast, Won’t Return for Season 10 appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
