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Sharon Lewis
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Lewis at the Black History Month event "An Evening with Pam Grier" in 2011
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Sharon M. Lewis
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto (BA) |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
Sharon M. Lewis is a talented Canadian director, writer, and actor. She is known for her work in television and film. Sharon Lewis was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She studied political science at the University of Toronto.
Before becoming a director, Sharon Lewis was an actress and author. She also hosted popular TV shows. In 2001, she became the host of counterSpin on CBC Television. She then hosted ZeD, another show for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Sharon Lewis started her career on counterSpin with a special report. She has described herself as an "activist." She believes journalists should help bring about change through information. After she left ZeD, Ziya Tong became the new host. Later, Sharon Lewis started her own company called urbansoul inc. This company helps promote art created by women from minority groups.
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Sharon Lewis as an Actor
Sharon Lewis has appeared in several TV shows and movies. She played the mother of Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Jimmy Brooks was played by the famous rapper Drake. She also acted in the film Troubled Waters.
Key Acting Roles
- 1999: Lullaby (Short film) as Creation Woman
- 2018: Mouthpiece as Barbara
- 2019: White Lie as Collette
Sharon Lewis as a Director
Sharon Lewis is also a successful film and television director. She has directed many different types of projects.
Directing Feature Films
In 2017, Sharon Lewis directed her own feature film. It was called Brown Girl Begins. This movie is an Afro-futurist story. It is a prequel to the well-known novel Brown Girl in the Ring. The novel was written by Nalo Hopkinson.
Directing Television Shows
Sharon Lewis has directed episodes for several popular TV series. In 2024, she directed an episode of Power Book II: Ghost. This show is part of the popular Power franchise. She has also directed episodes for other shows like Murdoch Mysteries and Hudson & Rex. Her work includes directing for Chicago Med and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds in 2024. She is a member of Film Fatales, a group for women directors.
