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Priah Ferguson
Ferguson at the 2019 All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game
Born
Priah Nicole Ferguson

(2006-10-01) October 1, 2006 (age 18)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2015–present
Known forStranger Things

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

Early life

Priah was born on October 1, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia, to John and Adjua Ferguson, a design director and graphic designer, respectively.[3][4][5] She has one younger sister named Jayda.[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 locally-produced short and independent films.[9][10][11]

In 2016, she made her television debut on the FX Networks show Atlanta and the Civil War drama Mercy Street. In 2017, Ferguson was cast in the Netflix science fiction horror web television series Stranger Things in the recurring role of Erica Sinclair, the younger sister of Lucas Sinclair, portrayed by Caleb McLaughlin.[12] She was promoted to a main role for season 3.[13][14]

In 2018, she appeared in the film The Oath.[15] She will appear in the 2022 Halloween comedy Boo! opposite Marlon Wayans.[16]

Philanthropy

In 2015, Ferguson partnered with United Way in an effort to bring attention to child well-being.[17]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Suga Water Young Kai Short film
2016 Deus ex Machina Little Girl Short film
2016 Ends Charlie Short film
2017 La Vie Magnifique De Charlie Young Brandy
2018 The Oath Hardy Fontaine
2022 Boo! Sydney Post-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Coffee X Cream Michelle 2 episodes
2016 Atlanta Asia Episode: "Streets on Lock"
2017–present Stranger Things Erica Sinclair Recurring (season 2), Main (season 3–present)
2017 Mercy Street Girl Episode: "One Equal Temper"
2017 Daytime Divas Fatima Episode: "Lunch is on Us"
2019 Bluff City Law Erika Episode: "When the Levee Breaks"
2022 Hamster & Gretel Bailey (voice) Upcoming animated series
2023 My Dad the Bounty Hunter TBA (voice) Post-production

References

  1. ^ "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 (25 July 2019). "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. 26 August 2015. 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 (15 August 2019). "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. ^ "Fashion Designer Turned Film Producer KL Allen and 3 Way Studios Present". 24-7 Press Release Newswire. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  12. ^ Chaney, Jen (11 July 2019). "Stranger Things 3's Priah Ferguson on Erica's Expanded Role and Salty Language". Vulture. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
  13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2 March 2018). "'Stranger Things': Priah Ferguson Promoted, Maya Hawke Added As New Regular In Season 3 Of Netflix Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  14. ^ Reed, Anika. "'Stranger Things' breakout star Priah Ferguson on Season 3 and her 'cool stunts'". USA Today. Retrieved 2019-09-09.
  15. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (7 May 2019). "'Stranger Things': Priah Ferguson Promoted, Maya Hawke Added As New Regular In Season 3 Of Netflix Series". Syfy. Retrieved 2019-10-20.
  16. ^ "Marlon Wayans Halloween Netflix Movie 'Boo!': What We Know So Far". What's on Netflix. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  17. ^ "United Way of Greater Atlanta Stakeholder Report" (PDF). United Way. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
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