Priah Ferguson

Priah Ferguson
Ferguson in 2019
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 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]

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

References

  1. ^ "Erica Sinclair From "Stranger Things" Inspired Your New Favorite Meme". Teen Vogue. 11 July 2019. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Priah Ferguson: 9 facts you need to know about Stranger Things' Erica". PopBuzz. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
  4. ^ "17 Questions: Priah Ferguson Talks Stranger Things and Reveals Her Favorite Character". Seventeen. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  5. ^ Ho, Rodney. "Priah Ferguson on 'Stranger Things 2': 'Super fun being that annoying'". AJC. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  6. ^ "Spotlight on Mom -- Adjua Ferguson". Inspired by Savannah. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  7. ^ "Stranger Things Announces New Cast Members for Season 3". Netflix (Press release). Retrieved 2019-11-21.
  8. ^ Santilli, Morgana (15 August 2019). "The Untold Truth of Priah Ferguson". Looper. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
  9. ^ Sciullo, Maria. "'Stranger Things' brings a new opportunity for actress Priah Ferguson". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
  10. ^ "Fashion Designer Turned Film Producer KL Allen and 3 Way Studios Present" (Press release). Retrieved 2022-06-13 – via 24-7pressrelease.com.
  11. ^ Chaney, Jen (11 July 2019). "Stranger Things 3's Priah Ferguson on Erica's Expanded Role and Salty Language". Vulture. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Reed, Anika. "'Stranger Things' breakout star Priah Ferguson on Season 3 and her 'cool stunts'". USA Today. Retrieved 2019-09-09.
  14. ^ Lloyd, Sophie (2024-01-09). "'Stranger Things' Season 5 cast, release date, everything we know". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  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. ^ 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.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ "United Way of Greater Atlanta Stakeholder Report" (PDF). United Way. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
  20. ^ "Fayette girl named United Way spokeskid". The Citizen. August 26, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  21. ^ Edel, Victoria (2022-06-29). ""Stranger Things" Phenom Priah Ferguson Is More Than America's Little Sister". POPSUGAR Entertainment. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  22. ^ a b "Priah Ferguson Brings Out the Chaotic Good in Erica for "Stranger Things 4"". Teen Vogue. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  23. ^ "Priah Ferguson—An inspiration to young Black girls (Merecedes' column July 3)". New Pittsburgh Courier. 2019-07-04. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  24. ^ "Stranger Things' Priah Ferguson on Why She's Quitting Fast Fashion — Plus, Her Top Thrifting Tips". People. Retrieved 2024-04-29.