Erika Alexander Biography

(Actress)

Birthday: November 19, 1969 (Scorpio)

Born In: Winslow, Arizona

Erika Alexander, born as Erika Rose Alexander, is an American actress best known for playing the roles of Maxine Shaw and Pam Tucker in the sitcoms ‘Living Single’ and ‘The Cosby Show’ respectively. She is also famous for appearing in the dramas ‘Going to Extremes’ and ‘Street Time’. The actress is recognized for appearing in recurring roles in the series 'Judging Amy', 'Heist', 'Last Man Standing', 'Bosch' and 'Beyond' as well. Alexander has also shown her acting skills in a number of movies, such as 'The Mahabharata', ‘Fathers & Sons', 'Full Frontal', 'Brave New Jersey' and 'Get Out'. Talking about her awards and honors, her performance in ‘Living Single’ has fetched her two NAACP Image Awards under the category ‘Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series’. On a personal note, the American beauty has been happily married since 1997. Very few people know that the actress has a keen interest in politics. Alexander campaigned for Hillary Clinton and even toured university campuses during the 2008 Democratic Party primary election.
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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Erika Rose Alexander

Age: 55 Years, 55 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Tony Puryear (m. 1997)

father: Robert Alexander

mother: Sammie Alexander

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'5" (165 cm), 5'5" Females

U.S. State: Arizona

More Facts

education: Philadelphia High School for Girls

  • 1

    Where was Erika Alexander born?

    Erika Alexander was born in Winslow, Arizona.
  • 2

    What are some notable TV shows that Erika Alexander has appeared in?

    Some notable TV shows that Erika Alexander has appeared in include "The Cosby Show," "Living Single," and "Get Out."
  • 3

    Has Erika Alexander written any books?

    Yes, Erika Alexander has co-written a graphic novel called "Concrete Park."
  • 4

    What advocacy work is Erika Alexander known for?

    Erika Alexander is known for her advocacy work in promoting diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry.
  • 5

    Is Erika Alexander involved in any philanthropic activities?

    Yes, Erika Alexander is involved in various philanthropic activities, including supporting organizations that focus on social justice and equality.
Career
Erika Alexander first appeared on the big screen in the 1986 film ‘My Little Girl’. She also made her debut on TV that year by appearing in the TV film ‘George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation’. After this she did the movie ‘The Mahabharata’. In 1990, she began playing the role of Pam Tucker on ‘The Cosby Show’. The actress also appeared in an episode of ‘Law & Order’ that year. Soon after this, she had a role in the flick ‘He Said, She Said’.
She joined the cast of ‘Going to Extremes’ in 1992. The following year, Alexander started portraying the character of Maxine "Max" Felice Shaw in the sitcom ‘Living Single’. During this time, she also did the flick ‘54’. In 2001, the actress had a recurring role in ‘Judging Amy’. A year later, she got featured in the drama ‘Street Time’ as well as in the films ‘Love Liza’ and ‘Full Frontal’.
During 2006 and 2007, she did a number of television projects, such as ‘Sixty Minute Man’, ‘In Justice’, ‘Heist’, ‘ER’, ‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’, ‘Numb3rs’ and ‘CSI: Miami’. Alexander then played Theresa Simmons in ‘In Plain Sight’ in 2010. From 2012 to 2015, she played the recurring roles of Carol Larabee and Louise "LC" Cullen in ‘Last Man Standing’ and ‘Low Winter Sun’ respectively. During this time, she also appeared in the drama series ‘Let's Stay Together’. In the ensuing years, the American actress appeared in the TV programs ‘Bosch’, ‘Queen Sugar,’ and ‘Beyond’ as well as the movies ‘Brave New Jersey’ and ‘Get Out’.
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Personal Life
Erika Alexander was born on November 19, 1969 in Winslow, Arizona, USA to Sammie and Robert Alexander. She has five siblings. She studied at Philadelphia High School for Girls. The actress has been married to screenwriter Tony Puryear since 1997.
Facts About Erika Alexander
Erika Alexander is not only an accomplished actress, but she is also a talented writer and producer, having worked on various projects in Hollywood.
In addition to her work in entertainment, Erika is also an advocate for social justice and has used her platform to raise awareness on important issues.
Erika is known for her unique sense of style, often seen rocking bold and colorful outfits that reflect her vibrant personality.
Despite her busy schedule, Erika finds time to give back to her community through various charitable initiatives and volunteer work.
Erika is a proud pet parent and enjoys spending time with her furry friends when she's not on set.

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