Priah Ferguson

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Priah Ferguson
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Ferguson in 2019
Born
Priah Nicole Ferguson

(2006-10-01) October 1, 2006 (age 19)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2015–present
Known for Stranger 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 series Stranger Things . [3] Ferguson began acting at a young age and her career spans TV and film. [4]

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Early life and education

Ferguson was born on October 1, 2006, in Atlanta, Georgia. [2] [5] [6] She has a younger sister. [7]

Ferguson is a 2025 graduate of Fayette County High School in Fayetteville, Georgia, where she was a member of the cheerleading squad. [8] [9]

Career

Early work and motivations

Ferguson was motivated to start acting after watching the films Crooklyn and Daddy's Little Girls . [10] In 2015, she began acting in locally-produced short and independent films. [11] [12] [13]

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 season 2 of the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things as Erica Sinclair, the younger sister of Lucas Sinclair, portrayed by Caleb McLaughlin. [14] She was promoted from recurring to series regular in season 3, appearing through the series' fifth and final season in 2025. [15] [16] [17]

Other notable roles

In 2018, she appeared in the film The Oath . [18] She appeared in the 2022 Halloween comedy The Curse of Bridge Hollow (formerly titled Boo!) alongside Marlon Wayans. [19] [20]

In 2023, Ferguson voiced the character Lisa in My Dad the Bounty Hunter . [21]

Philanthropy

In 2015, Ferguson was selected as a spokesperson for United Way of Atlanta. [22] [23]

Personal life

In her free time, Ferguson enjoys bowling or attending her younger sister's volleyball matches. [7] She also has a pet poodle and bearded dragon. [7]

In 2019, Ferguson threw the first pitch in a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Diego Padres. [24] In 2022, Ferguson partnered with ThreadUp to promote thrift shopping. [25]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015Suga WaterYoung KaiShort film
2016Deus ex MachinaLittle Girl
EndsCharlie
2017La Vie Magnifique De CharlieYoung Brandy
2018 The Oath Hardy Fontaine
2022 The Curse of Bridge Hollow Sydney Gordon
TBA Samo Lives Post-production [26]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Coffee X CreamMichelle2 episodes
Atlanta AsiaEpisode: "Streets on Lock"
2017–present Stranger Things Erica SinclairRecurring role (season 2); main role (season 3–present)
2017 Mercy Street GirlEpisode: "One Equal Temper"
Daytime Divas FatimaEpisode: "Lunch is on Us"
2019 Bluff City Law ErikaEpisode: "When the Levee Breaks"
2022–2025 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. July 11, 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
  2. 1 2 DeCamp, Mandie (July 25, 2019). "Stranger Things' Priah Ferguson Doesn't Know What a VHS Tape is and Its Hilarious - Watch". Us Weekly. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Priah Ferguson: 9 facts you need to know about Stranger Things' Erica". PopBuzz. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
  4. ↑ "17 Questions: Priah Ferguson Talks Stranger Things and Reveals Her Favorite Character". Seventeen. May 27, 2022. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  5. ↑ Ho, Rodney. "Priah Ferguson on 'Stranger Things 2': 'Super fun being that annoying'". AJC. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Spotlight on Mom -- Adjua Ferguson". Inspired by Savannah. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  7. 1 2 3 "Priah Ferguson Brings Out the Chaotic Good in Erica for "Stranger Things 4"". Teen Vogue. May 27, 2022. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  8. ↑ "'Stranger Things' star graduates from Fayette County High School". FOX 5 Atlanta. May 29, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  9. ↑ Edel, Victoria (June 29, 2022). ""Stranger Things" Phenom Priah Ferguson Is More Than America's Little Sister". POPSUGAR Entertainment. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Stranger Things Announces New Cast Members for Season 3". Netflix (Press release). Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  11. ↑ Santilli, Morgana (August 15, 2019). "The Untold Truth of Priah Ferguson". Looper. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  12. ↑ Sciullo, Maria. "'Stranger Things' brings a new opportunity for actress Priah Ferguson". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Fashion Designer Turned Film Producer KL Allen and 3 Way Studios Present" (Press release). Retrieved June 13, 2022– via 24-7pressrelease.com.
  14. ↑ Chaney, Jen (July 11, 2019). "Stranger Things 3's Priah Ferguson on Erica's Expanded Role and Salty Language". Vulture. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  15. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 2, 2018). "'Stranger Things': Priah Ferguson Promoted, Maya Hawke Added As New Regular In Season 3 Of Netflix Series". Deadline. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  16. ↑ Reed, Anika. "'Stranger Things' breakout star Priah Ferguson on Season 3 and her 'cool stunts'". USA Today. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  17. ↑ Lloyd, Sophie (January 9, 2024). "'Stranger Things' Season 5 cast, release date, everything we know". Newsweek. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  18. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2019). "'Stranger Things': Priah Ferguson Promoted, Maya Hawke Added As New Regular In Season 3 Of Netflix Series". Syfy. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  19. ↑ "Marlon Wayans Halloween Netflix Movie 'Boo!': What We Know So Far". What's on Netflix. March 31, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  20. ↑ Dick, Jeremy (August 2, 2022). "Marlon Wayans and Priah Ferguson to Battle Evil Halloween Decorations in The Curse of Bridge Hollow". MovieWeb. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
  21. ↑ 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.
  22. ↑ "United Way of Greater Atlanta Stakeholder Report" (PDF). United Way. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 2, 2021. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
  23. ↑ "Fayette girl named United Way spokeskid". The Citizen. August 26, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  24. ↑ "Priah Ferguson—An inspiration to young Black girls (Merecedes' column July 3)". New Pittsburgh Courier. July 4, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  25. ↑ "Stranger Things' Priah Ferguson on Why She's Quitting Fast Fashion — Plus, Her Top Thrifting Tips". People. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  26. ↑ Grobar, Matt (October 21, 2025). "Danny Ramirez, Dane DeHaan, Kathryn Newton, Lukas Gage, Chase Sui Wonders, Antony Starr, Jeffrey Wright & More Join Jean-Michel Basquiat Biopic 'Samo Lives'". Deadline. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
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