Sharon Blackwood, a talented actress, was born and raised in the charming small town of Greensboro, Georgia. This humble upbringing played a significant role in her early television appearances, where she had the opportunity to work alongside esteemed actors such as Sidney Poitier, Kenneth Branagh, Ellen Burstyn, Tom Wilkinson, Joel Edgerton, Ruth Negga, Jason Bateman, and Diane Keaton.
Throughout her illustrious career, Sharon has been fortunate enough to star in numerous feature films, including Robert Zemeckis' "Flight" and Boaz Yakin's "Remember the Titans", both of which featured the renowned Denzel Washington. Her other notable film credits include Ross Katz's "The Choice", Gregory Jacobs' "Magic Mike XXL", Andy Tennant's "Sweet Home Alabama", Terence Davies' "The Neon Bible", and "Loving", a film that was nominated for the Palm D'or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Sharon's educational background is equally impressive, as she holds both Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from West Georgia College, where she studied voice with the esteemed Metropolitan Opera Soprano Inge Manski-Lundeen. She continued to study with Inge throughout her career and has performed as an Oratorio soloist in Atlanta, Georgia.
In addition to her acting and musical pursuits, Sharon is a dedicated community leader and has served as a former Vice President of the League of Women Voters of Georgia. She continues to be involved with various service organizations and is committed to making a positive impact in her community.
Sharon's personal life is filled with love and joy, as she has been married to her husband Michael for over 45 years. Together, they have two daughters and two grandchildren who have been her constant source of inspiration and support throughout her career.
