Person file · Acting
Erika Alexander
Born 1969-11-19Winslow, Arizona, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Is God IsDivineThe Addiction of HopeRoleThe Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20SelfAmerican FictionCoralineEarth MamaMiss CarmenWildflowerMaryAmerican RefugeeHelen TaylorI See YouLieutenant DavisBrave New JerseyHelen HolbrookGet OutDetective LatoyaSecrets of the Magic CityMs. FletcherElsa & FredLaverneWe the People: From Crispus Attucks to President Barack ObamaRoleLa MissionLenaDéjà VuShantiTricksLaurelLove LizaBrendaFull FrontalLucyThe Cosby Show: A Look BackPam Tucker (archive footage)30 Years to LifeRoleKnitwits RevisitedAmina (voice)54CielOverrideShawanaFathers & SonsVenell