Quick Facts
Born:
1969-11-19
Birthplace:
Winslow, Arizona, USA
Credits:
72 Total Roles
Erika Alexander
Acting
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Biography
Erika Rose Alexander (born November 19, 1969) is an American actress, writer, producer, entrepreneur and activist best known for her roles as Pam Tucker on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1990–1992), and Maxine Shaw on the Fox sitcom Living Single (1993–1998). She has won numerous awards for her work on Living Single, including two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series. Her film credits include The Long Walk Home (1990), 30 Years to Life (2001), Déjà Vu (2006), Get Out (2017), American Refugee (2021), Earth Mama (2023) and American Fiction (2023), for which she received Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Performance nomination.
Known For
Get Out
Detective Latoya
Grey's Anatomy
Johanna McKay
House
Ms. Fields
Suits
Sarah Leighton
Déjà Vu
Shanti
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Kema Mabuda
Criminal Minds
Lynne Henderson
CSI: Miami
Tanya Thorpe
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Is God Is MOVIE | The Healer |
| 2026 | The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins TV | Monica Reese-Dinkins |
| 2025 | The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | American Fiction MOVIE | Coraline |
| 2023 | Earth Mama MOVIE | Miss Carmen |
| 2023 | Wildflower MOVIE | Mary |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self |
| 2022 | Sherri TV | Self - Guest |
| 2022 | Shining Girls TV | Abby |
| 2021 | American Refugee MOVIE | Helen Taylor |