S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson

Keynote Speaker: Actress; Best known for her role as Lt. Anita Van Buren on the acclaimed hit drama "Law & Order"

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S. Epatha Merkerson Biography

Sharon Epatha Merkerson, better known by her stage name S. Epatha Merkerson, is an American film, stage, and television actress. She has won a Golden Globe, an Emmy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, an Obie Award and four NAACP Image Awards. She has also received two Tony Award nominations. She is best known for her role as NYPD Lieutenant Anita Van Buren from 1993 to 2010 on the long-running NBC police procedural drama series Law & Order. She appeared in 391 episodes of the series—more than any other cast member.

In 2012, Merkerson became the host of Find Our Missing, a reality-reenactment series on TV One which profiles missing people of color.

In 2015, she was cast as the Head of the Hospital on NBC's Chicago Med.

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S. Epatha Merkerson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Health, Black Heritage, Acting, Performing Arts and Social Activism.

Where does S. Epatha Merkerson travel from?

S. Epatha Merkerson generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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S. Epatha Merkerson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Health and Black Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book S. Epatha Merkerson for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. S. Epatha Merkerson generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sheryl Lee Ralph, Emerald Fennell and Cynthia Erivo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling S. Epatha Merkerson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/07/2024.

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  • How do I book S. Epatha Merkerson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like S. Epatha Merkerson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for S. Epatha Merkerson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for S. Epatha Merkerson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book S. Epatha Merkerson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for S. Epatha Merkerson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire S. Epatha Merkerson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does S. Epatha Merkerson speak about?

    S. Epatha Merkerson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Health, Black Heritage, Acting, Performing Arts and Social Activism.
  • Where does S. Epatha Merkerson travel from?

    S. Epatha Merkerson generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for S. Epatha Merkerson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like S. Epatha Merkerson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book S. Epatha Merkerson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host S. Epatha Merkerson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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