Erica Watson

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]

Erica Watson
Born
Erica Faye Watson

(1973-02-26)February 26, 1973
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedFebruary 27, 2021(2021-02-27) (aged 48)
Montego Bay, Jamaica
EducationColumbia College Chicago (BA, MA)

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
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Dirty Laundry Clarine
2009 Precious Sheila
2013 Side Effects Processing Nurse Uncredited
2014 Top Five Woman on the Street #1
2015 Chi-Raq Sugar Pie

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2014 Love That Girl! Shop Lady Episode: "Gullible Is as Gullible Does"
2015 Chicago Fire Waitress Episode: "Forgiving, Relentless, Unconditional"
2015, 2018 Empire Ruth / Danielle 2 episodes
2018 The Chi Miss Tiny

References
  1. "Chicago comedian, 'Windy City Live' contributor Erica Watson dies from COVID-19, family says". ABC7 Chicago. March 1, 2021.
  2. Risen, Clay (March 4, 2021). "Erica Faye Watson, Comedic 'Hidden Gem of Chicago,' Dies at 48". The New York Times.
  3. "Chicago actress Erica Watson dies from COVID-19 complications". www.radio.com. February 28, 2021.
  4. George, Doug. "Chicago actor and comedian Erica Watson dies at 48 from COVID-19 complications". Chicago Tribune.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.