Who is Toussaint L. Jones? Everything about the ex-husband of S. Epatha Merkerson

Who is Toussaint L. Jones? Everything about the ex-husband of S. Epatha Merkerson

If you are conversant with S. Epatha Merkerson, then the name Toussaint Louverture Jones is a name that will ring a bell. He is the ex-husband of Epatha Merkerson, an award-winning American actress known for playing Anita Van Buren in NBC’s Law & Order.

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American celebrity couple
S. Epatha Merkerson and her ex-husband Toussaint L. Jones. Photo: Matthew Peyton
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According to a research by Marriage Foundation, a U.K-based organisation, it is common for celebrity marriages to end in divorce. The occurrence has led many people to conclude that people in the entertainment industry only marry and later separate for publicity.

Toussaint L Jones’ profiles summary and bio

Full name

Toussaint L Jones

Place of birth

United States of America

Nationality

American

Current residence

United States of America

Ethnicity

Black

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Sexual orientation

Straight

Height

5 feet 7 inches

Relationship status

Divorced, Single

Ex-wife

S. Epatha Merkerson

Children

None

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Toussaint L. Jones' age

The former celebrity husband was born in the United States of America. However, details about his date and place of birth are unknown.

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Toussaint L Jones’ wife and children

Epatha Merkerson's husband
Toussaint L. Jones and Epatha Merkerson were married from 1994 to 2006. Photo: Ron Galella
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Jones was in a romantic relationship with renowned actress Epatha Merkerson for some time after the first meeting when the actress was working in Albany, New York, in 1975. The two tied the knot in March 1994 in a private wedding. However, after being together for 12 years, the couple decided to divorce in February 2006. The couple had no kids, and there is no information about other Toussaint L. Jones children.

Toussaint L. Jones' career

Nothing points towards Toussaint’s career path, as there are no records of previous jobs. What he does remains unknown. Meanwhile, his former wife, S. Epatha Merkerson, graduated from Cooley High School and joined Wayne State University, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in fine arts. She has an outstanding career as an actress in the film industry and has starred in several films and television shows. Her role as Anita Van Buren on NBC’s Law & Order put her in the limelight.

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Toussaint L. Jones' net worth

Toussaint has no career information, so his net worth remains unknown. On the other hand, his ex-wife Epatha is worth $11 million, thanks to her impeccable career in the entertainment industry, which spans over three decades.

Toussaint L. Jones' social media

S. Epatha Merkerson's former husband has no social media presence. He prefers to live his life outside the public’s eye.

S. Epatha Merkerson

Law and Order actress
S. Epatha Merkerson has been in Hollywood for over four decades. Photo: Roy Rochlin
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Epatha Merkerson is a renowned and multi-award-winning American actress. She is best known for playing lieutenant Anita Van Buren in NBC’s police drama series Law & Order. She also starred as Reba, the mail lady in Pee-wee’s Playhouse and Sharon Goodwin in Chicago Med.

How old is S. Epatha Merkerson?

The Law & Order actress was born on 28th November 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. She is 70 years old in 2022.

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What is S. Epatha Merkerson's first name?

Her first name is Sharon, but she often uses the initial S. She was named Epatha after her father's grade school teacher, who ensured her father stayed in school.

Is S. Epatha Merkerson married?

The actress is currently single. She was previously married to Toussaint L. Jones from 1994 to 2006.

S. Epatha Merkerson's illness

The actress opened up about having type 2 diabetes. In an interview with TVGuide, she admitted to having been diagnosed with the illness in 2003 after years of living with it unknowingly. She also went on to say the disease runs in her family.

S. Epatha Merkerson's movies and TV shows

The actress has starred in the following films and television shows;

Project

Year

Role

Year by the Sea

2016

Liz

The Challenger

2015

Jada Miller

Tyler Perry Presents Peeples

2013

Daphne Peeples

Lincoln

2012

Lydia Smith

Mother and Child

2009

Ada

The Six Wives of Henry Lefay

2009

Effa

Slipstream

2007

Bonnie

Black Snake Moan

2006

Angela

Jersey Girl

2004

Doctor

Radio

2003

Maggie

Chicago P.D.

2016 to present

Sharon Goodwin

Chicago Fire Chicago Med

2015 to present

Sharon Godwin

Being Mary Jane

2015

Mark's mother

Deception

2013

Beverly

The Good Wife

2013

Judge Melanie Ellis

Drop Dead Diva

2012

Judge Hiller

Girl, Positive

2007

Ariel Winters

The Closer

2007

Dr Rebecca Dioli

Lackawanna Blues

2005

Rachel Nanny Crosby

Law & Order

1993 to 2010, 2002, 2005

Lieutenant Anita Van Buren

Frasier

2000

Dr McCaskill

Exiled

1998

Lieutenant Anita Van Buren

A mother's Prayer

1995

Ruby

A Place for Annie

1994

Alice

Here and Now

1992 to 1993

Ms St. Math

Mann & Machine

1992

Captain Margaret Claghorn

Pee-wee's Playhouse

1986 to 1989

Reba, The Mail Lady

Terminator 2: Judgement Day

1991

Tarissa Dyson

Jacob's Ladder

1990

Elsa

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After their divorce, Toussaint L. Jones and S. Epatha Merkerson went on with their lives separately. However, Toussaint has gone under the cover, and little is known about his whereabouts.

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