Priah Nicole Ferguson (born October 1, 2006)[1] is an American actress from Atlanta, Georgia.[2] She is best known for her role as Erica Sinclair on the Netflix's series Stranger Things.[3] Ferguson began acting at a young age and her career spans TV and film.[4]
Priah Ferguson | |
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 Ferguson in 2019 | |
| Born | Priah Nicole Ferguson October 1, 2006 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Stranger Things |
Early life
editFerguson was born on October 1, 2006, in Atlanta, Georgia, to John and Adjua Ferguson.[2][5][6]
Career
editEarly work and motivations
editFerguson was motivated to start acting after watching the films Crooklyn and Daddy's Little Girls.[7] In 2015, she began acting in locally-produced short and independent films.[8][9][10]
In 2016, she made her television debut on the FX Networks show Atlanta and the Civil War drama Mercy Street.
Breakthrough: Stranger Things
editIn 2017, Ferguson was cast in the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things as Erica Sinclair, the younger sister of Lucas Sinclair, portrayed by Caleb McLaughlin.[11] She was promoted to series regular after recurring in previous seasons.[12][13] Ferguson is expected to appear in the series fifth and final season.[14]
Other notable roles
editIn 2018, she appeared in the film The Oath.[15] She appeared in the 2022 Halloween comedy The Curse of Bridge Hollow (formerly titled Boo!) alongside Marlon Wayans.[16][17]
In 2023, Ferguson voiced the character Lisa in My Dad the Bounty Hunter.[18]
Philanthropy
editIn 2015, Ferguson was selected as a spokesperson for United Way of Atlanta.[19][20]
Personal life
editFerguson attends public school and is a member of the cheerleading squad.[21] In her free time she enjoys bowling or attending her younger sister's volleyball matches.[22] She also has a pet poodle and bearded dragon.[22]
In 2019, Ferguson threw the first pitch in a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres.[23] In 2022, Ferguson partnered with ThreadUp to promote thrift shopping.[24]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Suga Water | Young Kai | Short film |
| 2016 | Deus ex Machina | Little Girl | |
| Ends | Charlie | ||
| 2017 | La Vie Magnifique De Charlie | Young Brandy | |
| 2018 | The Oath | Hardy Fontaine | |
| 2022 | The Curse of Bridge Hollow | Sydney Gordon |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Coffee X Cream | Michelle | 2 episodes |
| Atlanta | Asia | Episode: "Streets on Lock" | |
| 2017–present | Stranger Things | Erica Sinclair | Recurring role (season 2); main (seasons 3–present) Nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2019) |
| 2017 | Mercy Street | Girl | Episode: "One Equal Temper" |
| Daytime Divas | Fatima | Episode: "Lunch is on Us" | |
| 2019 | Bluff City Law | Erika | Episode: "When the Levee Breaks" |
| 2022–present | Hamster & Gretel | Bailey Carter (voice) | Recurring role |
| 2023 | My Dad the Bounty Hunter | Lisa (voice) | Main role |
References
edit- ^ "Erica Sinclair From "Stranger Things" Inspired Your New Favorite Meme". Teen Vogue. 11 July 2019. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Priah Ferguson: 9 facts you need to know about Stranger Things' Erica". PopBuzz. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
- ^ "17 Questions: Priah Ferguson Talks Stranger Things and Reveals Her Favorite Character". Seventeen. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ Ho, Rodney. "Priah Ferguson on 'Stranger Things 2': 'Super fun being that annoying'". AJC. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- ^ "Spotlight on Mom -- Adjua Ferguson". Inspired by Savannah. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
- ^ "Stranger Things Announces New Cast Members for Season 3". Netflix (Press release). Retrieved 2019-11-21.
- ^ Santilli, Morgana (15 August 2019). "The Untold Truth of Priah Ferguson". Looper. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
- ^ Sciullo, Maria. "'Stranger Things' brings a new opportunity for actress Priah Ferguson". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
- ^ "Fashion Designer Turned Film Producer KL Allen and 3 Way Studios Present" (Press release). Retrieved 2022-06-13 – via 24-7pressrelease.com.
- ^ Chaney, Jen (11 July 2019). "Stranger Things 3's Priah Ferguson on Erica's Expanded Role and Salty Language". Vulture. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Reed, Anika. "'Stranger Things' breakout star Priah Ferguson on Season 3 and her 'cool stunts'". USA Today. Retrieved 2019-09-09.
- ^ Lloyd, Sophie (2024-01-09). "'Stranger Things' Season 5 cast, release date, everything we know". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Marlon Wayans Halloween Netflix Movie 'Boo!': What We Know So Far". What's on Netflix. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ^ Dick, Jeremy (2022-08-02). "Marlon Wayans and Priah Ferguson to Battle Evil Halloween Decorations in The Curse of Bridge Hollow". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (January 12, 2023). "'My Dad the Bounty Hunter' Official Trailer & New Images Blast Off". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ^ "United Way of Greater Atlanta Stakeholder Report" (PDF). United Way. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
- ^ "Fayette girl named United Way spokeskid". The Citizen. August 26, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ Edel, Victoria (2022-06-29). ""Stranger Things" Phenom Priah Ferguson Is More Than America's Little Sister". POPSUGAR Entertainment. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ a b "Priah Ferguson Brings Out the Chaotic Good in Erica for "Stranger Things 4"". Teen Vogue. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Priah Ferguson—An inspiration to young Black girls (Merecedes' column July 3)". New Pittsburgh Courier. 2019-07-04. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Stranger Things' Priah Ferguson on Why She's Quitting Fast Fashion — Plus, Her Top Thrifting Tips". People. Retrieved 2024-04-29.