Sharon Lawrence

Biography

Sharon Lawrence (born June 29, 1961) is an American television actress, best known for the role of Sylvia Sipowicz on NYPD Blue.

Career Overview

Sharon Lawrence has 87 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Christmas House Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Atomic Twister, Augusta, Gone, A Grand Ole Opry Christmas. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

female

Known Credits

87

Birth Date

1961-06-29 00:00:00

Birth Place

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Known For

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  Atomic Twister
• 

  Augusta, Gone
• 

  A Grand Ole Opry Christmas
• 

  Brothers
• 

  Merry & Bright
• 

  Anabolic Life

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• The Christmas House Collection (2 titles)
• Bloodfist (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Mark-Paul Gosselaar (1 collaborations)
• Carl Lewis (1 collaborations)
• Jonathan Blick (1 collaborations)
• Daniel Costello (1 collaborations)
• Charmaine Guest (1 collaborations)
• George Henare (1 collaborations)
• John Leigh (1 collaborations)
• John Sumner (1 collaborations)
• Corbin Bernsen (1 collaborations)
• David Aston (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (86 credits)

  • Cloud Illusions

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • The Exit State

    Agent

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Getting to That Age

    Lisa

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Somebody's Mother

    Alice

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Imbalance

    Elizabeth Drewer

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • A Grand Ole Opry Christmas

    Rita Mills

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Finding Mr. Christmas

    - Merry Christmas Mom (2025) ... Self - Guest Judge actor actors
    2024
  • Splinter

    Sarah

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls

    Phylis Mitchell

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Grave Intentions

    Olivia Korhonen (segment "The Bridge Partner")

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Election Night

    Lucy Brabbant MP

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • The Gaze

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Walker

    - End This Way (2024) ... Joanna actor actors

    - Witt's End (2024) ... Joanna actor actors
    2021
  • The Christmas House

    Phylis Mitchell

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • A Small Family Affair

    Lorraine Heller

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Brothers

    Nancy

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • The Lost Husband

    Marsha

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Merry & Bright

    Joy Merriwether

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • L.A.'s Finest

    - Bad Company (2020) ... Gloria Walker actor actors

    - Beverly Hills Cops (2020) ... Gloria Walker actor actors
    2019
  • Poinsettias for Christmas

    Katherine Palmer

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Anabolic Life

    Katherine Stenson

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Penny and Paul

    Barb (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Deidra & Laney Rob a Train

    Veronica

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Hearts of Christmas

    Alice Shelby

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • If I Could Tell You

    Sara Linda

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • The Ranch

    - My Best Friend (2017) ... Brenda actor actors

    - Things Change (2017) ... Brenda actor actors
    2016
  • Solace

    Mrs. Ellis

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • The Bridge Partner

    Olivia Korhonen

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Of Mind and Music

    Angela Cruz

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Starving in Suburbia

    Dr. Klein

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Grace

    Sonia

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Born to Race: Fast Track

    Mrs Dalton

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • The After

    Francis

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • How to Get Away with Murder

    - Lahey v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (II) (2018) ... Ingrid Egan actor actors
    2014
  • Devious Maids

    - Grime and Punishment (2016) ... Lori actor actors
    2013
  • Nuclear Family

    Karen

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Middle of Nowhere

    Fraine

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Talker

    Mary

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • D-Minus

    Susan

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Shameless

    - Los Diablos! (2019) ... Margo Mierzejewski actor actors

    - Sleepwalking (2018) ... Margo Mierzejewski actor actors

    - The (Mis)Education of Liam Fergus Beircheart Gallagher (2017) ... Margo Mierzejewski actor actors

    - Ride or Die (2016) ... Margo Mierzejewski actor actors
    2011
  • Rizzoli & Isles

    - Shadow of Doubt (2016) ... Dr. Hope Martin actor actors

    - Food for Thought (2014) ... Dr. Hope Martin actor actors

    - Dance With the Devil (2013) ... Dr. Hope Martin actor actors

    - In Over Your Head (2013) ... Dr. Hope Martin actor actors

    - No More Drama in My Life (2012) ... Dr. Hope Martin actor actors
    2010
  • The Glades

    - Moonlighting (2011) ... Georgia Lancer actor actors
    2010
  • Drop Dead Diva

    - He Said, She Said (2011) ... Bobbie Dobkins actor actors

    - Mother's Day (2011) ... Bobbie Dobkins actor actors

    - A Mother's Secret (2010) ... Bobbie Dobkins actor actors

    - The Chinese Wall (2009) ... Bobbie Dobkins actor actors
    2009
  • Community

    - The Politics of Human Sexuality (2009) ... Doreen actor actors
    2009
  • The Prince of Motor City

    Dorothy Riley

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Mentalist

    - Bleeding Heart (2010) ... Melba Walker Shannon actor actors
    2008
  • Nearing Grace

    Mrs. Ash

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Augusta, Gone

    Martha Tod Dudman

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Alibi

    Judith Hatch

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Dancing with the Stars

    - TikTok Night (2025) ... Self - Audience Member actor actors
    2005
  • Hell's Kitchen

    - 21st Annual Blind Taste Test (2023) ... Self - Restaurant Patron actor actors

    - Winner Chosen (2014) ... Self - Restaurant Patron actor actors
    2005
  • Criminal Minds

    - Face Off (1) (2020) ... Roberta Lynch actor actors

    - Awakenings (2020) ... Roberta Lynch actor actors

    - Chameleon (2019) ... Roberta Lynch actor actors
    2005
  • American Dad!

    - The Scarlett Getter (2011) ... Scarlett Reynolds (voice) actor actors
    2005
  • Grey's Anatomy

    - No Good at Saying Sorry (One More Chance) (2009) ... Robbie Stevens actor actors
    2005
  • Ghost Whisperer

    - Life on the Line (2009) ... Elena Bancroft actor actors
    2005
  • Little Black Book

    Mom

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Desperate Housewives

    - The Ladies Who Lunch (2005) ... Maisy Gibbons actor actors

    - Come Back to Me (2004) ... Maisy Gibbons actor actors

    - Running to Stand Still (2004) ... Maisy Gibbons actor actors
    2004
  • Boston Legal

    - Head Cases (2004) ... Judge Rita Sharpley actor actors
    2004
  • Word of Honor

    Marcy McClure Tyson

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Fly Cherry

    Cherry's Mom

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • One Tree Hill

    - The Other Half of Me (2011) ... Sylvia Baker actor actors

    - The Drinks We Drank Last Night (2011) ... Sylvia Baker actor actors

    - Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace (2010) ... Sylvia Baker actor actors

    - Mouthful of Diamonds (2010) ... Sylvia Baker actor actors

    - Luck Be a Lady (2010) ... Sylvia Baker actor actors
    2003
  • Atomic Twister

    Corrine Maguire

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Monk

    - Mr. Monk's 100th Case (2008) ... Linda Fusco actor actors

    - Mr. Monk and the Bad Girlfriend (2007) ... Linda Fusco actor actors

    - Mr. Monk and His Biggest Fan (2007) ... Linda Fusco actor actors

    - Mr. Monk, Private Eye (2006) ... Linda Fusco actor actors
    2002
  • Gossip

    Detective Kelly

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm

    - Vehicular Fellatio (2009) ... Dr. Trundle actor actors
    2000
  • Blue Moon

    Cass Medieros

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Judging Amy

    - Predictive Neglect (2004) ... Andrea Adelstein actor actors
    1999
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Chameleon (2002) ... Maggie Peterson actor actors
    1999
  • Hollywood Squares

    - Episode 5 (1999) ... Self - Panelist actor actors

    - Episode 4 (1999) ... Self - Panelist actor actors

    - Episode 3 (1999) ... Self - Panelist actor actors

    - Episode 2 (1999) ... Self - Panelist actor actors

    - Episode 1 (1999) ... Self - Panelist actor actors
    1998
  • Five Desperate Hours

    Clair Ballard

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Only Thrill

    Joleen Quillet

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The View

    - Lorraine Bracco, Dr. Donnica Moore, Sharon Lawrence (2006) ... Self actor actors
    1997
  • The Uninvited

    Patricia Johnson

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • A Friend's Betrayal

    Nina Talbert

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Superman: The Animated Series

    - Warrior Queen (1997) ... Maxima (voice) actor actors
    1996
  • The Heidi Chronicles

    Jill

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • The Face on the Milk Carton

    Sada Sands

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Star Trek: Voyager

    - The 37's (1995) ... Amelia Earhart actor actors
    1995
  • Caroline in the City

    - Caroline and the Proposal (1996) ... Maddie - Employment Counselor actor actors
    1995
  • The Shaggy Dog

    Beth Daniels

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Someone She Knows

    Sharon

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Bloodfist V: Human Target

    Jewelry Store Clerk

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • NYPD Blue

    - Safe Home (1999) ... Sylvia Costas actor actors

    - Voir Dire This (1999) ... Sylvia Costas actor actors

    - I'll Draw You a Mapp (1999) ... Sylvia Costas actor actors

    - Judas Priest (1999) ... Sylvia Costas actor actors

    - Mister Roberts (1999) ... Sylvia Costas actor actors
    1993
  • Beverly Hills, 90210

    - Parental Guidance Recommended (1993) ... Paulette actor actors
    1990
  • Cheers

    - The Guy Can't Help It (1993) ... Rachel actor actors
    1982

• production (1 credits)

  • Five Desperate Hours

    co-producer

    production
    1997