She played Sylvia on "NYPD BLUE". See Sharon Lawrence now at 60 years old.

The original member of the distribution returned to the show after a few seasons.


Beginner on NBC in 1993, the show of the COPNypd blue Broke land with severe scenarios, cinematographic style and its representations in nudity. In doing so, he became a feeling and turned his distribution of actors mostly unknown in stars. One of these distribution members wasSharon Lawrence, who has played a Sylvia Costas Associate District Counsel, a Work-As-Nail Prosecutor and a romantic sheet at the head of the seriesDennis Franz, appearing in its first regular role of the series.

After three years (and three emmy nominations), Lawrence is partyNypd blue In 1996 for STAR on its own workplace Sitcom, NBCFired, only for canceling after two seasons. She returned toNypd blue As a regular series for the sixth season, but his character was not escaped alive, meeting a shocking destiny in the penultimate episode. But die on the show did not do a lot to hurt the career of Lawrence. Continue reading to learn what has kept it busy in the years since and where it is today.

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She is still a busy work actor.

Sharon Lawrence in 1995
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After being goneNypd blue For a second time in 1999, Lawrence quickly signed another series, the SITCOM CBSMen to women, for two seasons, then followed with regular roles in the series on a number of ambitious but short emissions:Wolf lake (2001-2002),Hidden palms (2007), andLine (2008-2009). Unfortunately, none of those who arrived after a single season.

Between and after, she took care of appearing in invited roles on a number of popular series, includingLaw & Order: Svu,Yawn,Desperate housewives,The Gray Anatomy (winning an Emmy appointment to play the mother of Stevens Izzy), andCalm your enthusiasm. In recent years, she also reserved recurring roles onA hill tree,Rizzoli and Islands,Shameless, Netflix'sRanch, andDynasty.

Lawrence has also appeared in more than 20 films made on television, as well as a number of large films, includingGossip,Black book,Comfort withAnthony Hopkins, andHusband lost.

She has been married for 20 years.

Sharon Lawrence and Tom Apostle in 2007
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In 2002, Lawrence marriedThomas Apostle, a doctor of osteopathic medicine. She says they clicked because they were both looking to settle and share similar values. "[He has] a hot man, giving the man"she saidCloser weekly In 2020. "His roots and values ​​of Midwest felt closer to my southern values ​​than many people I met."AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

The two were married in the Greek Orthodox Church of Los Angeles, Sainte-Sophie, who is the same church where she wasNypd blue The character was married to the series.

Lawrence and the Apostle never had children, but it was just a question of timing. "I was 40 when we met:" The star saidCloser. "That's life!"

She supports charitable causes she believes.

Sharon Lawrence in 2020
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Over the years, Lawrence has emerged to advantages to support the Alzheimer's association and the John Wayne breast cancer center. It has also served as President of the Foundation Film Woman, an organization dedicated to advancing the career of women working in the film industry around the world.

Lawrence has long been a supporter of the Los Angeles Cancer Support Community, an organization that provides support and resources to cancer patients. In 2018, CSCLAHonored with the Gilda Award (named in honor of the end of the comedianGilda Radner) To be a "champion of the community".

It also supports environmental causes, including Global Green and World Wildlife Fund.

"I think if you're excited about something non-profit to change people's lives, it's a pleasure and a privilege to help put this"She told theDaily News from Santa-Monica In 2016.

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She currently sets the spotlight in a successful television series - and always makes time for her old co-stars.

Sharon Lawrence in 2022
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Lawrence is a regular series onJoe Pickett, based on the new series byC.J. Box, which recently became the main series on the originals of the spectrum and was renewed for a second season.

And, even if it has been decades - and many other roles - since it's a partyNypd blueIt always finds the time to connect with its ancient castmates on this series.

I speak to Siro ... I mean, Dennis [Franz]. "She saidCloser weekly. "He is both retired, but he came to see me in plays.JIMMY SWITS also - we were both onHow to get out with murder. AndGail O'Grady And I was both on the plateau when I'm alignedCriminal minds. "

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