Merkerson played Lieutenant Anita Van Buren for 17 seasons
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NEED TO KNOW
- S. Epatha Merkerson changed her afro hairstyle to secure the role of Lieutenant Van Buren on Law & Order
- Merkerson has appeared in over 500 episodes of Dick Wolf’s shows and joined Chicago Med in 2015
- She credits Dick Wolf for her long career and says she’s still enjoying her work at nearly 74 years old
S. Epatha Merkerson says she had to change her appearance in order to book her iconic role as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on Law & Order.
Merkerson, 73, first appeared on the procedural...
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