S. Epatha Merkerson
| Born | November 28, 1952 |
| Hometown | Saginaw, Michigan, United States |
| Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
| Spouse | Toussaint Louverture Jones Jr. |
| Parents | Ann Merkerson |
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Camryn Manheim to Exit ‘Law & Order’ After Season 23 (EXCLUSIVE)
- Camryn Manheim will not be returning for Season 24 of “Law & Order.” Manheim joined the flagship as Lieutenant Kate Dixon, a successor to Anita Van Buren (S. Epatha Merkerson) when the series was revived by NBC in 2021. The season finale, airing May 16, will mark Manheim’s 48th and final episode. “I thank Camryn …
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Law & Order is back with season 23! Here’s a look at the cast, then and now
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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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