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- Birthday: 1981-06-05
- Born Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sharon Taylor
Sharon Taylor is a Canadian actress and martial artist born on June 5, 1981, in Vancouver, British Columbia. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre from Simon Fraser University and began her career in Canadian theatre before transitioning to television and film. Taylor is trained in martial arts and holds a second-degree black belt in karate and kickboxing, skills that have influenced her on-screen roles, such as her portrayal of Amelia Banks in Stargate: Atlantis . She has appeared in various television series, including Smallville, Big Sky, Altered Carbon, Bad Blood, and Ghost Wars. In 2021, Taylor won the Best Performance in a Music, Comedy or Variety Program or Series Award for her role in Jann . She has also been nominated for three other awards.. In 2024, Taylor was cast in the Netflix series Dead Boy Detectives and the detective mystery series Cross, based on James Patterson’s Detective Alex Cross book series . Beyond acting, Taylor is a writer and has engaged in pitch meetings with television executives, adding a new dimension to her creative repertoire. Her deep connection to nature serves as a source of grounding amidst the chaos of the film industry.
