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Erika Alexander, actor
Actor

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
Known for

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.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

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

  1. 1980s 4
  2. 1990s 5
  3. 2000s 3
  4. 2010s 2
  5. 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
18 credits

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.

1 nomination

Erika Alexander: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

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.

Works with

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).

FAQ

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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