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Born on November 19, 1969 in Winslow, Arizona, United States, Erika Alexander is a television actor, film actor and writer. That puts Erika Alexander at 56 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Philadelphia High School for Girls. Listed accolades include NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series (1996, 1998), Black Reel Awards (2002) and Phoenix Film Festival (2017). The listed height is 168 cm.
My Take
Erika Alexander is one of those performers whose resume undersells her influence. Yes, she was Pam on The Cosby Show and the unforgettable Maxine Shaw on Living Single, a role that earned her two NAACP Image Awards and quietly inspired a generation of viewers who saw a sharp Black female lawyer on primetime. But what fascinates me is her refusal to stay in one lane: writer, producer, entrepreneur, activist. From tiny Winslow, Arizona to defining a sitcom era, hers is a career built on conviction rather than luck. I suspect history will rate her not as a nostalgic nineties face but as a builder of culture.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Erika Alexander
- Name (Japanese)
- エリカ・アレクサンダー
- Reading
- えりか・あれくさんだー
- Born
- November 19, 1969 (age 56)
- Origin
- Winslow, Arizona, United States
- Height
- 168 cm
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / writer / television producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Philadelphia High School for Girls
Awards & achievements
- 1996 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1998 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
- 2002 Black Reel Awards
- 2017 Phoenix Film Festival
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Cosby Show |
| Notable work | Living Single |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.erikaalexander.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/erikaalexanderthegreat/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erika%20Alexander
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q291628
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Erika Alexander born?
Born November 19, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Erika Alexander from?
Erika Alexander is from Winslow, Arizona, United States.
What does Erika Alexander do?
Erika Alexander works as television actor, film actor, actor, writer, television producer.
How tall is Erika Alexander?
Erika Alexander is 168 cm.
What is Erika Alexander known for?
Notable works include The Cosby Show, Living Single.
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