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
Ferguson was born on October 1, 2006, in Atlanta, Georgia, to John and Adjua Ferguson.[2][5][6]
Career
Early work and motivations
Ferguson 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
In 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
In 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
In 2015, Ferguson was selected as a spokesperson for United Way of Atlanta.[19][20]
Personal life
Ferguson 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
Film
| 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
| 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 |