Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Height
1 cm (0'0")
Eye Color
Black
Nationality
Religion
Christian
Languages
English
Spouse
Tony Puryear (1997-2017)
Education
Philadelphia High School for Girls
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*hrod)
Popularity
Tier B -- 29,521 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 14
Notable
First credit at age 15 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
Career
Career spanning 42 years (1984-2026)
Year context
Born in 1969 -- Apollo 11: first humans land on the Moon; Richard Nixon was US president
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Giving
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (20)
AWARDS (3)
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Phoenix Film Festival
2017
WON
B
Black Reel Awards
2002
WON
B
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
1996
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Erika Alexander?
Erika Alexander is 56 years old, born on .
Where was Erika Alexander born?
Erika Alexander was born in Winslow, Arizona, USA.
What movies or shows has Erika Alexander been in?
Erika Alexander has 20 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (2026), Is God Is (2026), Wildflower (2023), Invasion (2021), I See You (2019).
What is Erika Alexander known for?
Erika Alexander is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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