Priah Ferguson

Priah Nicole Ferguson (born October 1, 2006)[1] is an American actress from Atlanta, Georgia. She is known for her role as Erica Sinclair on the Netflix series Stranger Things.[2]

Priah Ferguson
Born
Priah Nicole Ferguson

(2006-10-01) October 1, 2006
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
OccupationActress
Years active2015–present

Early life

Priah was born in Atlanta, Georgia,[3] on October 1, 2006, to John, a design director, and Adjua Ferguson, a graphic designer.[4][5] She has one younger sister named Jayda who has an interest in art.[6][7]

Career

Priah Ferguson was motivated to start acting after watching the films Crooklyn and Daddy's Little Girls.[8] She got her start in 2015 acting in short and independent films. [9][10] In 2016, she made her television debut on the FX Networks show Atlanta created by Donald Glover and the Civil War drama Mercy Street. In 2017, Ferguson was cast in the Netflix science fiction horror web television series Stranger Things in a guest role as Erica Sinclair, the younger sister of Lucas Sinclair, portrayed by Caleb McLaughlin.[11] She was promoted to a recurring role for season 3.[12][13] In 2018, she starred in The Oath.[14] Ferguson guest starred on the NBC show Bluff City Law with Jimmy Smits in 2019.[15]

Philanthropy

In 2015, Ferguson partnered with United Way in an effort to bring attention to child well-being.[16]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role
2018The OathHardy Fontaine
2017La Vie Magnifique De CharlieYoung Brandy
2016Deus ex MachinaLittle Girl
2017PerfectvilleJojo
2016Suga WaterYoung Kai
2016EndsCharlie

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2019Bluff City LawErikaEpisode: When the Levee Breaks
2017-presentStranger ThingsErica SinclairRecurring (season 2), Main (season 3)
2017Mercy StreetGirlEpisode: One Equal Temper
2017Daytime DivasFatimaEpisode: Lunch is on Us
2016Coffee X CreamMichelleTwo episodes
2016AtlantaAsiaSeason 1, Episode 2: Streets on Lock

References
  1. Nast, Condé. "Erica Sinclair From "Stranger Things" Inspired Your New Favorite Meme". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
  2. "Priah Ferguson: 9 facts you need to know about Stranger Things' Erica". PopBuzz. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
  3. DeCamp, Mandie. "Stranger Things' Priah Ferguson Doesn't Know What a VHS Tape is and Its Hilarious - Watch". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  4. Ho, Rodney. "Priah Ferguson on 'Stranger Things 2': 'Super fun being that annoying'". AJC. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  5. "Spotlight on Mom -- Adjua Ferguson". Inspired by Savannah. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  6. "Fayette girl named United Way spokeskid". The Citizen. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
  7. Bradley, Laura. "Stranger Things 3's Real Hero Is Erica, a Pint-Size, Ice-Cream-Loving Nerd Shamer". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
  8. "Stranger Things Announces New Cast Members for Season 3". Netflix. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
  9. Santilli, Morgana. "The Untold Truth of Priah Ferguson". Looper. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
  10. Sciullo, Maria. "'Stranger Things' brings new opportunity for actress Priah Ferguson". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
  11. Chaney, Jen. "Stranger Things 3's Priah Ferguson on Erica's Expanded Role and Salty Language". Vulture. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
  12. Andreeva, Nellie. "'Stranger Things': Priah Ferguson Promoted, Maya Hawke Added As New Regular In Season 3 Of Netflix Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  13. Reed, Anika. "'Stranger Things' breakout star Priah Ferguson on Season 3 and her 'cool stunts'". USA Today. Retrieved 2019-09-09.
  14. Andreeva, Nellie. "'Stranger Things': Priah Ferguson Promoted, Maya Hawke Added As New Regular In Season 3 Of Netflix Series". Syfy. Retrieved 2019-10-20.
  15. Harnick, Chris. "Bluff City Law Gets a Dose of Stranger Things with a Guest Star's Surprising Request". E Online. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
  16. "United Way of Greater Atlanta Stakeholder Report" (PDF). United Way. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
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