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Anita Van Buren
Lieutenant Anita Van Buren is a fictional character on NBC's long-running police procedural and legal drama television series "Law & Order", portrayed by S. Epatha Merkerson. Van Buren appeared in 390 episodes of "Law & Order". By episode count, she is the longest-running character on the original show. Van Buren appeared in 392 episodes within the franchise (390 of "Law & Order", the "" episode "Badge" and the "" episode "Skeleton")
S. Epatha Merkerson
Sharon Epatha Merkerson (; (born November 28, 1952) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She has received numerous high-profile accolades for her work, including an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, four NAACP Image Awards, two Obie Awards and two Tony Award nominations. Merkerson is also the recipient of 4 honorary doctorate degrees. She is best known for her award-winning portrayal of Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on the NBC police procedural drama