Erika Alexander: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 18
- on screen
- 1986–2026
- box office
- $43.5M
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 67
- Born
- November 19, 1969 (age 56)
- Birthplace
- Winslow, Arizona, U.S.
- Full name
- Erika Rose Alexander
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress, writer, producer, activist
- Years active
- 1986-present
- Spouses
- Tony Puryear
The Best Erika Alexander Movies
The highest-rated films Erika Alexander is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. American Fiction (2023) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 78 American Fiction 2023 · Coraline -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 Is God Is 2026 · Divine -
Movie Echo Score: Score 76 Earth Mama 2023 · Miss Carmen -
Movie Echo Score: Score 73 I See You 2019 · Lieutenant Moriah Davis -
Movie Echo Score: Score 48 Brave New Jersey 2017 · Comedy -
Movie Echo Score: Score 47 American Refugee 2021 · Helen Taylor
Erika Alexander's Career in Numbers
Erika Alexander's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Erika Alexander works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from My Little Girl (1986) to Is God Is (2026), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Erika Alexander Movies by Decade
- 1980s 4
- 1990s 5
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 4
The 1990s were Erika Alexander's busiest decade, with 5 films.
Erika Alexander Movies by Genre
- Drama 10
- Comedy 3
- Thriller 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Documentary 1
- Tv movie 1
- War 1
Drama is the genre Erika Alexander has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of comedy (3).
Erika Alexander Career Milestones
- First film
- My Little Girl 1986
- Biggest box office hit
- American Fiction $22.5M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Is God Is Movie Echo Score 78
- Newest film
- Is God Is 2026
Erika Alexander Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Erika Alexander is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2026 Is God Is as Divine · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.95M Movie Echo Score: 78
- 2023 American Fiction as Coraline · Comedy Worldwide box office: $22.5M Movie Echo Score: 78
- 2023 Earth Mama as Miss Carmen · Drama Worldwide box office: $6.41K Movie Echo Score: 76
- 2021 American Refugee as Helen Taylor · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 47
- 2019 I See You as Lieutenant Moriah Davis · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.19M Movie Echo Score: 73
- 2017 Brave New Jersey Comedy Worldwide box office: $16.5K Movie Echo Score: 48
- 2006
Déjà Vu as Shanti · Sci-Fi - 2002
The Cosby Show: A Look Back as Pam Tucker (archive footage) · Documentary - 2002
30 Years to Life Drama Worldwide box office: $104K - 1998
Mama Flora’s Family as Young Flora · Drama - 1992
Fathers & Sons as Venell · Drama Worldwide box office: $6.96K - 1991
He Said, She Said as Rita, Al's Daugther · Comedy Worldwide box office: $9.8M - 1990
The Long Walk Home Drama Worldwide box office: $4.87M - 1990
The Last Best Year as Amy · Tv movie - 1989
The Mahabharata as Madri / Hidimbi · War - 1986
My Little Girl as Joan · Drama Worldwide box office: $25K - 1986
George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation as Oney Judge · Drama - 1986
George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation as Oney Judge · Drama
Erika Alexander: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards- Erika Alexander: Nominated Outstanding Cast American Fiction
Who Is Erika Alexander?
Erika Alexander was born in Winslow, Arizona, U.S. in 1969 and is 56 years old. Credited on films since 1986, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Erika Rose Alexander (born November 19, 1969) is a versatile American actress, writer, producer, entrepreneur, and activist. She was born and raised in Arizona where she got her start in acting, later moving to Pennsylvania. Not only has she amassed an impressive acting career, she's also turned her hands to writing and producing, co-creating the sci-fi graphic novel, Concrete Park, and co-writing David Giles of Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic. Alexander came to prominence with roles in major sitcoms such as 'The Cosby Show' and 'Living Single', winning two NAACP Image Awards. Her roles have spanned drama, comedy, and action, with notable appearances being in award-nominated films like Déjà Vu, Get Out, and American Refugee.
In addition to her acting work, Alexander has made an impact as an activist. She campaigned actively for Hillary Clinton in the 2008 Democratic Party primary. Her personal life saw her married to artist and screenwriter Tony Puryear from 1997 to 2017. Out of the spotlight, Alexander also co-founded Color Farm Media, a company focusing on entertainment, innovation, and social impact which released a documentary on civil rights leader John Lewis in 2020. Her nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Performance for 'American Fiction' added another feather to her cap as an accomplished performer.
Who Erika Alexander Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Erika Alexander shares the most films with. Barry Bostwick comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Jeffrey Jones (2).
Erika Alexander: Questions & Answers
How many movies Erika Alexander has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Erika Alexander been in?
Erika Alexander is credited on 18 films, from 1986 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Erika Alexander's highest-grossing movie?
American Fiction (2023) is Erika Alexander's biggest box office hit, with $22.5M worldwide, ahead of He Said, She Said (1991) ($9.8M). Across every film with box office figures, Erika Alexander's movies have made $43.5M.
Erika Alexander's biggest hits What is the best Erika Alexander movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Erika Alexander's best-rated film is Is God Is (2026) with a score of 78, followed by American Fiction (2023) (78).
Best Erika Alexander movies, ranked Has Erika Alexander won an Oscar?
Erika Alexander has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Erika Alexander has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is Erika Alexander?
Erika Alexander is 56 years old, born on November 19, 1969 in Winslow, Arizona, U.S..
What is Erika Alexander's newest movie?
The most recent film on Erika Alexander's filmography is Is God Is (2026), in the role of Divine.
Who does Erika Alexander work with most often?
Erika Alexander shares the most films with Barry Bostwick (2 films), Jeffrey Jones (2 films) and Penny Fuller (2 films).
The Best Erika Alexander Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 18 credits.
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