American actress and writer (1973–2021)
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Born | Erica Faye Watson (1973-02-26)February 26, 1973
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Died | February 27, 2021(2021-02-27) (aged 48)
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Education | Columbia College Chicago (BA, MA) |
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Erica Faye Watson (February 26, 1973 – February 27, 2021) was an American actress, comedian and writer. She is best known for her roles in Precious and Chi-Raq.[1][2]
Early life and education
Watson was born on February 26, 1973,[3] and grew up in Chicago. She attended St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School and Kenwood Academy High School. She graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 1998 with a degree in film directing and a masters in Master of Arts in entertainment and media management in 2005.[4][2]
Career
Following graduation, Watson moved to New York City where she performed comedy and a one-woman show in 2010 which examined her identity a plus-size Black woman. She returned to Chicago after the show's tour where she took on roles in Precious, Chi-Raq, Empire, and The Chi.[2]
Personal life
She died of complications from COVID-19 in Montego Bay, where she had been living until her death, one day after her 48th birthday during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jamaica.[3]
Filmography
Film
Television
Year
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Title
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Role
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Notes
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2014
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Love That Girl!
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Shop Lady
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Episode: "Gullible Is as Gullible Does"
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2015
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Chicago Fire
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Waitress
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Episode: "Forgiving, Relentless, Unconditional"
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2015, 2018
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Empire
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Ruth / Danielle
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2 episodes
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2018
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The Chi
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Miss Tiny
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