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Born
Priah Nicole Ferguson

(2006-10-01) October 1, 2006 (age 18)
Occupation Actress
Years active 2015–present
Known for Stranger Things

Priah Nicole Ferguson was born on October 1, 2006, in Atlanta, Georgia. She is an American actress who became famous for her role as Erica Sinclair in the Netflix series Stranger Things. Priah started acting when she was very young. Her career includes both TV shows and movies.

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Priah's Early Life

Priah Ferguson was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Her parents are John and Adjua Ferguson. She was born on October 1, 2006.

Her Journey to Acting

Priah was inspired to become an actress after watching movies like Crooklyn and Daddy's Little Girls. She started acting in 2015. At first, she appeared in short films made in her local area.

First Steps in TV and Film

In 2016, Priah made her first TV appearance. She was in the FX Networks show Atlanta. She also acted in a Civil War drama called Mercy Street.

Becoming Famous: Stranger Things

In 2017, Priah got a big role in the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things. She plays Erica Sinclair. Erica is the younger sister of Lucas Sinclair, played by Caleb McLaughlin.

Priah's character, Erica, was first a recurring role. This means she appeared sometimes. Later, she became a main character in the show. Fans love her smart and sassy personality. Priah is expected to be in the fifth and final season of Stranger Things.

Other Cool Roles

Priah has also been in other movies and shows. In 2018, she appeared in the film The Oath. She also starred in the 2022 Halloween comedy The Curse of Bridge Hollow. In this movie, she acted alongside Marlon Wayans.

In 2023, Priah used her voice for a character named Lisa. This was in the animated show My Dad the Bounty Hunter. She also voices Bailey Carter in Hamster & Gretel.

Giving Back: Priah's Philanthropy

Priah likes to help others. In 2015, she became a spokesperson for United Way of Atlanta. This organization helps communities.

A Peek into Priah's Life

Priah goes to public school. She is also part of her school's cheerleading team. In her free time, she enjoys bowling. She also likes to watch her younger sister's volleyball games. Priah has some cool pets too. She has a poodle and a bearded dragon!

In 2019, Priah threw the first pitch at a baseball game. It was between the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres. In 2022, she worked with ThreadUp. This partnership helped promote thrift shopping. Thrift shopping means buying clothes from second-hand stores.

See also

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