The Resume

(November 28, 1952- )
Birth name is Sharon Epatha Merkerson
Portrayed Lt. Anita Van Buren on 'Law and Order'
Portrayed Reba the Mail Lady on 'Pee-Wee's Playhouse'
Appeared in 'Random Hearts (1999),' 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)' and 'She's Gotta Have it (1991)'

Why she might be annoying:

She has short dreadlocks, but wears a wig as Lt. Van Buren.
She appeared on 'Law and Order' as the mother of a murder victim, then returned two years later as a completely different character.
People often mistake her name as 'Merkinson.'

Why she might not be annoying:

She is left-handed.
She has a B.F.A. from Wayne State University.
She has been nominated for a Tony Award.
She is an anti-smoking advocate.

Credit: Disco Spinster

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Cornrows and Dreadlocks
• Finding Your Roots
• Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress [TV - Movie or Mini-Series] (Ranked: 2005)
• I am Known by My Initials
• I am Left Handed - Female [M-Z]
• I Attended the Opening Night Premiere of Broadway’s The Color Purple [December 1, 2005]
• Kevin Smith Films
• Known By a Middle Name
• Law and Order
• Look at Me, I'm Preachin'
• One Chicago
• Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries Emmy (Ranked: 2005)
• Pee-Wee's Playhouse
• Profiles 9501-9750 (Ranked: 9741)
• Screen Actors Guild's Best Actress TV Mini-Series/Movie (Ranked: 2006)
• Spike Lee Joints
• Terminator [Series]

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 27 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 67 Votes: 44.78% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 100 Votes: 43.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 72 Votes: 48.61% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 13 Votes: 7.69% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 18 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 28 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 53 Votes: 37.74% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 27 Votes: 25.93% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 79 Votes: 48.10% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 34 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 147 Votes: 36.05% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 124 Votes: 32.26% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 240 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 544 Votes: 42.28% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 1042 Votes: 42.80% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 370 Votes: 42.16% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 92 Votes: 44.57% Annoying