Erika Alexander net worth is estimated at $7 million. Erika Alexander is an American actress, best known for her roles as Pam Tucker on the NBC sitcom “The Cosby Show,” and as Maxine Shaw on the Fox sitcom “Living Single.” She is also a writer and producer.
Net worth | $7 million |
Date of birth | November 19, 1965 |
Gender | Female |
Profession | Actress, Television Producer |
Nationality | American |
Last updated | 2023 |
Erika Alexander Early life
Erika Alexander was born on November 19, 1965, in Winslow, Arizona, U.S. She is the younger of two daughters of a teacher and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Alexander grew up in a military family and spent her childhood in various locations, including England and Germany.
She graduated from Great Valley High School in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Alexander went on to attend the historically black college, Howard University in Washington, D.C. where she studied theater and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1988.
Erika Alexander Career
Erika Alexander began her career as an actress in the late 1980s, with her first on-screen role being in the TV series “The Cosby Show” in 1987. She played the role of Pam Tucker, the best friend of Lisa Bonet’s character, Denise Huxtable.
In 1993, Alexander landed her most famous role to date, as the strong-willed and independent lawyer, Maxine Shaw, in the Fox sitcom “Living Single.” The show ran for five seasons and was a critical and commercial success.
After “Living Single” ended, Alexander appeared in various television shows and films, such as “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Family Matters,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “House Party,” and “Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story.”
In addition to her acting career, Alexander is also a television producer. She and her husband, Tony Puryear, created the production company, Concrete Park Entertainment, which produces content for television and film.
Alexander also became a writer, she has written several comics and graphic novels, including the award-winning series Concrete Park.
Alexander has also been a vocal advocate for social and political issues, particularly those affecting the African-American community.
Erika Alexander Movies and tv show
Television Shows
- “The Cosby Show” (1987-1988) as Pam Tucker
- “Living Single” (1993-1998) as Maxine Shaw
- “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” (1994) as Hilary Banks’ Friend
- “Family Matters” (1995) by Rachel Crawford
- “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2000) as Detective Jocelyn Butler
- “House Party” (1990) as Jackie
Movies
- “Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story” (2016) as Gwen
- “The Carpenter’s Miracle” (2013) as Sister Angela
- “The Watermelon Heist” (2003) as Detective King
- “The Inkwell” (1994) as Dina
- “House Party” (1990) as Jackie
Biography 2023
Personal Information
- Full Name: Erika Alexander
- Date of Birth: November 19, 1965
- Place of Birth: Winslow, Arizona, U.S.
- Nationality: American
- Gender: Female
Physical Statistics
- Height: Unknown
- Weight: Unknown
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Brown
Professional Career
- Occupation: Actress, Television Producer, Writer
- Years Active: 1987-present
- Known for: “Living Single”, “The Cosby Show”
Professional Career
- Erika Alexander began her career as an actress in the late 1980s, with her first on-screen role being in the TV series “The Cosby Show” in 1987.
- In 1993, Alexander landed her most famous role to date, as the strong-willed and independent lawyer, Maxine Shaw, in the Fox sitcom “Living Single.”
- After “Living Single” ended, Alexander appeared in various television shows and films, such as “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Family Matters,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “House Party,” and “Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story.”
- Alexander is also a television producer and has created her own production company, Concrete Park Entertainment, which produces content for television and film.
- Alexander is also a writer, she has written several comics and graphic novels, including the award-winning series Concrete Park.