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Priah Ferguson
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Priah Nicole Ferguson
October 1, 2006 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Stranger Things |
Priah Nicole Ferguson is an American actress. She was born on October 1, 2006, in Atlanta, Georgia. Priah is famous for playing Erica Sinclair in the Netflix show Stranger Things. She started acting when she was young and has been in many TV shows and movies.
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Priah Ferguson's Early Life
Priah Ferguson was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up there and started her acting journey at a young age.
How Priah Started Acting
Priah was inspired to become an actress after watching movies like Crooklyn and Daddy's Little Girls. In 2015, she began acting in short films and independent movies made in her local area.
In 2016, she appeared on television for the first time. She was in the FX Networks show Atlanta. She also appeared in a Civil War drama called Mercy Street.
Priah's Big Break in Stranger Things
In 2017, Priah Ferguson got a role in the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things. She played Erica Sinclair, who is the younger sister of Lucas Sinclair. Lucas is played by Caleb McLaughlin.
Priah's character, Erica, became very popular. She was a recurring character in the second season. Then, she became a main character in the third season and has been a main character ever since. Priah is expected to be in the fifth and final season of Stranger Things.
Other Roles Priah Has Played
In 2018, Priah was in a movie called The Oath. She also starred in a Halloween comedy movie in 2022. This movie was called The Curse of Bridge Hollow. She acted alongside Marlon Wayans in this film.
In 2023, Priah used her voice for a character named Lisa. This was for an animated show called My Dad the Bounty Hunter.
Priah's Community Work
In 2015, Priah Ferguson was chosen to be a spokesperson for United Way of Atlanta. This organization helps communities in many ways.
Priah's Personal Life
Priah goes to public school. She is also a member of her school's cheerleading team. In her free time, she likes to go bowling. She also enjoys watching her younger sister's volleyball games. Priah has two pets: a poodle and a bearded dragon.
In 2019, Priah had the honor of throwing 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. This partnership helped promote thrift shopping, which means buying used clothes.
Priah Ferguson's Acting Work
Priah Ferguson has been in several movies and TV shows.
Movies
- 2015: Suga Water as Young Kai (Short film)
- 2016: Deus ex Machina as Little Girl (Short film)
- 2016: Ends as Charlie (Short film)
- 2017: La Vie Magnifique De Charlie as Young Brandy
- 2018: The Oath as Hardy Fontaine
- 2022: The Curse of Bridge Hollow as Sydney Gordon
Television Shows
- 2016: Coffee X Cream as Michelle (2 episodes)
- 2016: Atlanta as Asia (Episode: "Streets on Lock")
- 2017–present: Stranger Things as Erica Sinclair (Recurring in season 2; main in seasons 3–present)
- 2017: Mercy Street as Girl (Episode: "One Equal Temper")
- 2017: Daytime Divas as Fatima (Episode: "Lunch is on Us")
- 2019: Bluff City Law as Erika (Episode: "When the Levee Breaks")
- 2022–2025: Hamster & Gretel as Bailey Carter (voice) (Recurring role)
- 2023: My Dad the Bounty Hunter as Lisa (voice) (Main role)
See also
In Spanish: Priah Ferguson para niños
