Events & Production
Sharon has directed and produced four of Hollywood’s largest film festivals in venues as prestigious as the Shrine Auditorium and the Egyptian Theater. In addition, Sharon worked as a Producer and Event Director for Collective Entertainment at Paramount Studios. Sharon also produced an independent film starring Patrick Stewart of Star Trek and X-Men fame as well as a UCLA thesis film. Recently, Sharon produced a commercial for FMC Ice Sports directed by JJ Miller.
Graphic Design
Sharon’s bachelor’s degree is in Graphic Design, a field in which she possesses over 25 years of experience. Her previous employer and client list includes Lloyd Klein Couture, Disney, the Los Angeles Kings, Clemistry Music, Collective Entertainment at Paramount Studios, Costa Communications, Louisiana State University, Missing Children International, Switchboard.com and the multi-platinum rock band Slaughter among others.
On-Camera
Sharon’s other film and television appearances include License to Wed, The West Wing, Good Night & Good Luck and Alias. In addition to acting, Sharon has been an on-camera host for the Hallmark Channel and a multitude of red carpet events in Hollywood.
Choreography and Skating
An international champion figure skater and choreographer, Sharon choreographed the original Main Title for HBO’s hit television series Big Love starring Bill Paxton. The segment was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Main Title. Sharon also skated in and choreographed Hallmark Channel’s made for television movie Ice Dreams. Sharon is a USFSA Gold Medalist in freestyle, Eastern Sectional Champion and former US Figure Skating Team member. In 1990, Sharon ranked fourth overall at the US National Figure Skating Championships and in 1994, she was an alternate for the US Olympic Trials.
Sharon’s credits prior to 2021 appear under her maiden name: Sharon Wissel