Sharon Lawrence

Sharon Lawrence is an Emmy-nominated and SAG Award-winning actress renowned for her extensive work in television, film, and theater. After her breakthrough portrayal of ADA Sylvia Costas Sipowicz in the ABC drama series ‘NYPD Blue’ from 1993 to 1999, Sharon Lawrence garnered multiple Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1994, 1995, and 1996, alongside a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 1995. Prior to this, Lawrence established her stage career with her Broadway debut in the 1987 revival of ‘Cabaret,’ followed by an appearance in ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ in 1990, building on her Actors Equity Membership from 1984 and SAG-AFTRA membership from 1987. Following her success on ‘NYPD Blue,’ Lawrence transitioned to starring roles in the sitcoms ‘Fired Up’ from 1997 to 1998 and ‘Ladies Man’ from 1999 to 2001.

Her recent television and film appearances also include ‘The Gaze: No Homo’ (2021), ‘The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls’ (2021), and ‘Rebel’ (2021). Beyond her acting career, Lawrence is a dedicated advocate, serving on the Board of Directors for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, WeForShe.org, and HealTheBay.org. She previously chaired the Women In Film Foundation, where she developed strategic partnerships with key entities including Netflix and the Scholl Foundation, demonstrating her commitment to industry advancement and social causes.