Sheree J. Wilson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sheree J. Wilson
Wilson on the 2008 Trail of Tears Memorial Ride
Born	(1958-12-12) December 12, 1958 (age 66) Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
Education	Fairview High School
Alma mater	University of Colorado Boulder
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1984–present
Spouse(s)	Paul DeRobbio ​ ​ (m. 1991; div. 2004)​ Vince Morella ​ (m. 2018)​
Children	2

Sheree J. Wilson (born December 12, 1958) is an American actress, producer, businesswoman, and model. She is famous for her roles as April Stevens Ewing in the TV show Dallas (1986–1991). She also played Alex Cahill-Walker in the TV series Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001).

Early Life and Education

Sheree J. Wilson was born in Rochester, Minnesota on December 12, 1958. Her parents both worked as executives for IBM. When she was nine, her family moved to Colorado. She graduated from Fairview High School. In 1981, she earned a degree in fashion merchandising and business from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Starting a Career in Entertainment

From Modeling to Acting

While working on a fashion photoshoot in Denver, a photographer thought Sheree was a model. He introduced her to a modeling agent in New York, who signed her right away. Sheree then moved to Manhattan. Within 18 months, she appeared in over 30 commercials for popular brands like Clairol and Maybelline. Her photos were also in magazines such as Mademoiselle and Glamour.

After three years of modeling, Wilson moved to Los Angeles to start an acting career. Her first roles included the movie Crimewave (1985). She also appeared in the TV movie Velvet (1984) and a guest role on the spy series Cover Up (1984). She had a main role with Tim Robbins in the comedy movie Fraternity Vacation (1985).

Breakthrough Roles in Television

Sheree Wilson also appeared in the TV miniseries Kane & Abel (1985). This led to her role in Our Family Honor (1985–1986). This ABC drama was about Irish police officers and the Mafia. She starred alongside actors like Ray Liotta. Her career continued to grow with a role in the TV movie News at Eleven (1986).

Wilson became well-known for her role as April Stevens Ewing on the CBS soap opera Dallas (1986–1991). Her character was shot during her honeymoon in Paris. She later appeared in dream scenes. Wilson left the show because she was having a baby. Her performance earned her the Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Death Scene in 1991. In 2008, she attended the Dallas 30th anniversary reunion party.

Becoming a Texas Ranger Star

In 1993, Wilson had guest roles in TV shows like Matlock and Renegade. She then played the main female role in the movie Hellbound with Chuck Norris. This led to her most famous role as Alexandra "Alex" Cahill-Walker in Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001), also starring Chuck Norris.

In 2005, she played Alex Cahill-Walker again in the TV movie Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire. Her character was shot in a courthouse, making viewers wonder if there would be another movie. However, CBS decided not to make more "Sunday Night Movie of the Week" projects. She also co-starred in the Showtime movie Past Tense (1994).

Recent Projects and Productions

In 2006, Wilson appeared in Fragile, a short film. She played lead roles in TV movies like Mystery Woman: Game Time (2005) and Anna's Storm (2007). She also produced and starred in independent films such as Killing Down (2006) and The Gundown (2011). She co-starred in the TV series Pink (2007–2008). She also had a guest role in DeVanity (2014). She played important roles in TV movies like Christmas Belle (2013) and A Mermaid for Christmas (2019).

From 2016 to 2022, Wilson performed as Miss Daisy Werthan in Driving Miss Daisy. She acted alongside her former Walker, Texas Ranger co-star, Clarence Gilyard.

Personal Life and Charity Work

Sheree Wilson married Vince Morella in 2018. She lives in Dallas, Texas. She has two sons from her previous marriage to Paul DeRobbio, which lasted from 1991 to 2004.

Wilson is very active in charity work. She supports the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Trail of Tears Remembrance Motorcycle Ride. She also works with Wings for Life, which helps heal spinal cord injuries. Another organization she supports is White Bridle Humane Society. This group rescues horses and offers therapy for children with developmental disabilities in Texas. Wilson also created her own line of beauty therapy skin care products.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

Stage Performances

Attraction Appearances

See also

In Spanish: Sheree J. Wilson para niños