Acting

Erika Alexander

Born 1969-11-19 · Winslow, Arizona, USA29 series38 films

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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Acting

2026The Fall and Rise of Reggie DinkinsMonica Reese-Dinkins18 ep.
2024Hollywood BlackSelf4 ep.
2022The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf - Guest2 ep.
2022SherriSelf - Guest3 ep.
2022Shining GirlsAbby7 ep.
2021InvasionVerna10 ep.
2021Run the WorldBarb3 ep.
2019Wu-Tang: An American SagaLinda Diggs13 ep.
2018Black LightningPerenna8 ep.
2016InsecureYolanda3 ep.
2016Recovery RoadTrish's Mother1 ep.
2015BoschConnie Irving10 ep.
2011Last Man StandingCarol10 ep.
2011SuburgatoryGloria1 ep.
2008In Plain SightTheresa Simmons4 ep.
2006HeistSaundra Johnson4 ep.
2006In JusticeAlyssa Hill1 ep.
2004LAXAllison1 ep.
2002Half & HalfMaxine Shaw1 ep.
2002Street TimeDee Mulhern20 ep.
2001The Zeta ProjectAgent Rush (voice)2 ep.
1999Judging AmyFran Winston7 ep.
1998Mama Flora's FamilyYoung Flora2 ep.
1993Living SingleMaxine Shaw118 ep.
1992Going to ExtremesCheryl Carter17 ep.
1990The MahabharataMadri / Hidimbi3 ep.
1986George Washington II: The Forging of a NationOney Judge2 ep.
1984The Cosby ShowPam Tucker49 ep.
197820/20Self1 ep.

Guest appearances

2023The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf - Guest2 ep.
2026The Daily ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
202420/20Self2 ep.
2024SherriSelf - Guest3 ep.
2022Shining GirlsAbby7 ep.
2021Wu-Tang: An American SagaLinda Diggs3 ep.
2021Run the WorldBarb3 ep.
2018Black LightningPerenna8 ep.
2018InsecureYolanda3 ep.
2016BoschConnie Irving10 ep.
2016Recovery RoadTrish's Mother1 ep.
2012Last Man StandingCarol10 ep.
2015Grey's AnatomyJohanna McKay1 ep.
2014NCIS: New OrleansLouanne Bates1 ep.
2012SuitsSarah Leighton1 ep.
2012SuburgatoryGloria1 ep.
2011HouseMs. Fields1 ep.
2010In Plain SightTheresa Simmons4 ep.
2009Criminal MindsLynne Henderson1 ep.
2007CSI: MiamiTanya Thorpe1 ep.
2007Numb3rsU.S. Marshal Tricia Yaegger1 ep.
2007CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationA.D.A. Kirkson1 ep.
2006ERVatima Abika1 ep.
2006HeistSaundra Johnson4 ep.
2006In JusticeAlyssa Hill1 ep.
20057th HeavenLynn Miles1 ep.
2005Half & HalfMaxine Shaw1 ep.
2004LAXAllison1 ep.
2004Law & Order: Special Victims UnitKema Mabuda1 ep.
2001The Zeta ProjectAgent Rush (voice)2 ep.
2001Judging AmyFran Winston7 ep.
1990Law & OrderDoris Carver1 ep.

Also known as: Erika Rose Alexander