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Priah Ferguson
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Ferguson in 2025.
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Priah Nicole Ferguson
October 1, 2006 Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
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| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | Fayette County High School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Stranger Things |
Priah Nicole Ferguson (born October 1, 2006) is an American actress. She is from Atlanta, Georgia. Priah is very well known for playing Erica Sinclair. This character is in the popular Netflix show Stranger Things. Priah started acting when she was young. Her career includes many TV shows and movies.
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About Priah Ferguson
Her Early Life and School
Priah Ferguson was born on October 1, 2006. Her birthplace was Atlanta, Georgia. She has one younger sister.
Priah finished high school in 2025. She went to Fayette County High School. This school is in Fayetteville, Georgia. While there, she was part of the school's dance team.
Becoming an Actress
Priah wanted to become an actress after watching some movies. These films were Crooklyn and Daddy's Little Girls. In 2015, she started acting in short films. These were made by local filmmakers.
In 2016, she first appeared on television. She was in the FX Networks show Atlanta. She also acted in the drama Mercy Street. This show was about the American Civil War.
Famous Roles in TV and Movies
In 2017, Priah got a role in Stranger Things. This is a science fiction horror series on Netflix. She played Erica Sinclair. Erica is the younger sister of Lucas Sinclair. Caleb McLaughlin plays Lucas.
Priah's role became bigger in season 3. She was a main character through the show's fifth and final season in 2025.
In 2018, she was in the movie The Oath. She also appeared in a Halloween comedy in 2022. This movie was called The Curse of Bridge Hollow. She acted alongside Marlon Wayans. In 2023, Priah used her voice for a character named Lisa. This was in the show My Dad the Bounty Hunter.
Helping Others
In 2015, Priah Ferguson became a spokesperson. She worked for United Way of Atlanta. This organization helps people in the community.
Fun Facts and Interests
In 2019, Priah threw the first pitch at a baseball game. It was a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Diego Padres. In 2022, Priah worked with ThreadUp. They promoted shopping for used clothes. This is also called thrift shopping.
Priah's Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 | |
| TBA | Samo Lives | Post-production |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Coffee X Cream | Michelle | 2 episodes |
| Atlanta | Asia | Episode: "Streets on Lock" | |
| 2017–2025 | Stranger Things | Erica Sinclair | Recurring role (season 2); main role (season 3– season 5) |
| 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" |
| 2022–2025 | Hamster & Gretel | Bailey Carter (voice) | Recurring role |
| 2023 | My Dad the Bounty Hunter | Lisa (voice) | Main role |
See also
In Spanish: Priah Ferguson para niños
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