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Sharon Stone Biography

Birth Name:
Sharon Yvonne Stone
Birth Place:
Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States
Profession
Actor, producer, model

Fast Facts

  • As a teen, won Pennsylvania's Miss Crawford County beauty pageant, which led to a modeling contract with the Ford agency
  • Appeared in many TV commercials early in career, including spots for Clairol, Burger King and Maybelline
  • Appeared on the first episode of Star Search, winning the spokesmodel competition
  • Made her film debut in Woody Allen's Stardust Memories (1980) in a brief role as "pretty woman on train
  • " Before landing her breakout role in 1993's Basic Instinct, was passed over for the female leads in Batman and Dick Tracy

Awards

  • 2007Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2006Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2004Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1996Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
  • 1995Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1993Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1992MTV Movie Awards-Best Actress: winner
  • 1992MTV Movie Awards-Most Desirable Female: winner

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