NEW YORK — S. Epatha Merkerson is standing tall, and that’s not good.It’s not good, because she’s standing over me, and my questions are getting wimpier and wimpier and her answers shorter ...

Yet, after 16 years and nearly 400 episodes, Merkerson and her character, Lt. Anita Van Buren, are two of the most valuable assets the once unbreakable show has ever had.

Here’s a suggestion for keynote speaker: Lieutenant Anita Van Buren of Manhattan’s 27th police precinct. Next Friday night, Van Buren will begin her 17th year as commanding officer of the 2-7.

As precinct lieutenant Anita Van Buren on Law & Order, S. Epatha Merkerson delivers what little dialogue she gets with enough 'tude to make the most hardened criminal soil his orange jumpsuit. But ...

After 20 years on NBC, “Law & Order” faded out last night with the quiet ambient chatter of coworkers wrapping up another day at the office. Since that’s been the premise of … ...

"Chicago Med" star S. Epatha Merkerson is now known for playing Sharon Goodwin, but she portrayed Lt. Anita Van Buren on "Law & Order" for years.

The actor S. Epatha Merkerson is perhaps best known for her 17 consecutive seasons as Lt. Anita van Buren on the “Law & Order” franchise. But she has held many stage, film and TV roles over ...

You may know her for playing the role of Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on Law & Order. Merkerson delivered a message to the class of 2025 about beginning a new life with the knowledge and lessons ...

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 ...