Erica Watson Explained

Erica Watson
Birth Name:Erica Faye Watson
Birth Date:26 February 1973
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Death Place:Montego Bay, Jamaica
Education:Columbia College Chicago (BA, MA)

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]

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]

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.

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.

Filmography

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
2006Dirty LaundryClarine
2009PreciousSheila
2013Side EffectsProcessing NurseUncredited
2014Top FiveWoman on the Street #1
2015Chi-RaqSugar Pie

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Love That Girl!Shop LadyEpisode: "Gullible Is as Gullible Does"
2015Chicago FireWaitressEpisode: "Forgiving, Relentless, Unconditional"
2015, 2018EmpireRuth / Danielle2 episodes
2018The ChiMiss Tiny

Notes and References

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