Erika Alexander is a multi-talented American actress, writer, producer, entrepreneur, and activist who has been in the entertainment industry for over three decades. She is best known for her roles as Pam Tucker on The Cosby Show and Maxine Shaw on Living Single, as well as her recent appearances in Get Out, Black Lightning, and Wu-Tang: An American Saga. She is also the co-founder of Color Farm Media, a company that produces diverse and inclusive content for film, television, streaming, and podcast platforms. This article will explore Erika Alexander’s net worth, wiki, age, height, career, relationship, etc.
Erika Alexander Net Worth
Erika Alexander net worth is estimated at around $3 million as of 2021. She has earned most of her wealth from her acting career and from her producing and writing projects. She has also invested in various businesses and causes that align with her values and vision.
Wiki
Erika Rose Alexander was born in Winslow, Arizona, on November 19, 1969. She is one of six children born to Robert and Sammie Alexander, a school teacher and children’s book author. Erika grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona, until the age of eleven, when she and her family moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Philadelphia High School for Girls.
Age And Height
Erika Alexander is currently 53 years old. She will turn 54 on November 19, 2021.
Erika Alexander’s height is reportedly 5 feet 5 inches or 165 cm.
Career
Erika Alexander started her acting career at the age of 14 when she was discovered by independent film company Merchant Ivory while attending a summer acting class at the New Freedom Theatre. She made her film debut in My Little Girl in 1986. In 1989, she played Madri / Hidimbaa in Peter Brook’s nine-hour epic play adaptation of The Mahabharata. She also starred opposite Whoopi Goldberg in The Long Walk Home in 1990.
Erika Alexander rose to fame when she joined the cast of The Cosby Show as Pam Tucker, a cousin of the Huxtable family who moved in with them after her parents divorced. She appeared on the show from 1990 to 1992. She then starred in the ABC comedy-drama series Going to Extremes, which was canceled after one season in 1993.
In 1993, Erika Alexander landed her most iconic role as Maxine Shaw, a bright and sassy lawyer and friend of the four female protagonists on the Fox sitcom Living Single. She won two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for this role. She also appeared in Toni Braxton’s You’re Makin’ Me High music video in 1996.
After Living Single ended in 1998, Erika Alexander continued to work in film and television. She starred as Young Flora in the CBS miniseries Mama Flora’s Family with Queen Latifah in 1998. She also had roles in films such as 30 Years to Life (2001), Déjà Vu (2006), Get Out (2017) and American Refugee (2021). Erika also voiced characters in animated shows such as Static Shock (2000-2004), Justice League Unlimited (2004-2006) and Black Dynamite (2012-2015).
Erika Alexander has also ventured into writing and producing. She co-wrote the Buffy spin-off Giles with Joss Whedon and Dark Horse Comics. She also co-created and co-wrote the sci-fi graphic novel series Concrete Park with her husband, Tony Puryear. Erika co-founded Color Farm Media with Ben Arnon in 2017. The company’s latest film release is John Lewis: Good Trouble, a documentary about the late Congressman and civil rights icon.
Erika Alexander is also an activist who supports various causes, such as racial justice, gender equality, voting rights, and workers’ rights. She is a board member of VoteRunLead and One Fair Wage, two organizations that empower women and low-wage workers to run for office and demand fair wages.
Relationship
Erika Alexander married Tony Puryear, a screenwriter and graphic artist, in 1997. They met at a barbecue hosted by actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show. Erika and Tony worked together on several projects, such as Concrete Park and Giles. They divorced in 2017 after 20 years of marriage.
More
Erika Alexander works on several projects as an actress, writer, producer, and director. She is co-directing a documentary film about reparations and racial equity with filmmaker Whitney Dow. She is also starring in upcoming films such as Earth Mama, Wildflower, Shining Girls, and Swimming with Sharks. Erika is also reprising her role as Linda Diggs in the second season of Wu-Tang: An American Saga. She is active on social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, sharing her insights, opinions, and updates with her fans and followers.
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