Sharon Acker
Biography
Sharon Acker was a Canadian actress born on 2 April 1935 in Toronto, Canada, and she died on 16 March 2023 at the age of 87. She began her career on the stage, later translating a theatrical role into her film debut in the 1957 adaptation of Lucky Jim. Acker’s first appearance in an American film came a decade later when she was cast in the Lee Marvin‑led action picture Point Blank (1967). Over the course of her career she accumulated 71 credited performances across film, television and stage, and she is consistently identified in industry records as a female actor. Her professional work is documented in public databases and reference sources.
Career overview
Sharon Acker was born on 2 April 1935 in Toronto, Canada, and pursued a career that spanned theatre, film and television. She began her professional life on the stage, establishing herself as a stage actress before moving into the cinema. Acker’s first film appearance came in 1957 when she recreated the role she had originated in the theatrical production of Lucky Jim, marking her transition from live performance to the screen.
A decade later Acker entered the American market with a supporting part in the Lee Marvin action picture Point Blank (1967), her first U.S. film credit. Over the ensuing years she built a diverse body of work that included both Canadian and international productions across a variety of genres. According to the Motion Picture Database, Acker accumulated a total of 71 credited performances, reflecting a sustained presence in the entertainment industry through both screen and stage roles. Her career continued into later decades, encompassing numerous television appearances alongside her film work, until her death on 16 March 2023 at the age of 87.
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80 titles- Point Blank the Documentary (2024) as Self
- Katts and Dog (1988)
- Street Legal (1987)
- Adderly (1986)
- You Again? (1986)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Wilhelmina Fraser
- Crazy like a Fox (1984) as Olivia Sinclair
- Whiz Kids (1983)
- Knight Rider (1982) as A.G. Sanford
- Matt Houston (1982) as Deena
- The Powers of Matthew Star (1982)
- Off Your Rocker (1982) as Nurse Gloria
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Sandra Jefferson-Delaporte
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Helena Christian
- Flamingo Road (1981)
- Happy Birthday to Me (1981) as Estelle Wainwright
- Threshold (1981) as Tilla Vrain
- Texas (1980) as Judith Wheeler
- Galactica 1980 (1980) as Anne
- Conquest of the Earth (1980)
- Stone (1980)
- The Murder That Wouldn't Die (1980) as Jill Spencer
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- Matt and Jenny (1979)
- A Cry for Justice (1979) as Barbara Price
- The Love Boat (1977) as Evelyn
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Dr. Louise Olson
- The Hostage Heart (1977) as Martha Lake
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Barbara
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Allison Sirella / Mary Latham
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Lynne Montgomery
- Dead on Target (1976) as Sandra Carter
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Adrianna Danielli
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Edie Nevitt
- Harry O (1974)
- The Hanged Man (1974) as Carrie Gault
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Florence Armstrong
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Laura Vaner
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Gail Bloom
- Police Story (1973)
- The New Perry Mason (1973) as Della Street
- The Stranger (1973) as Dr. Bettina Cooke
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Ethel Finn
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Eleanor Jessup
- Delphi Bureau (1972) as Sheila
- Hec Ramsey (1972) as Nora Muldoon
- The Century Turns (1972) as Nora Muldoon
- Cannon (1971) as Glinda Donaldson
- McMillan & Wife (1971) as Evie Kendall
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
- The Bold Ones: The Senator (1970) as Ellen Stowe
- A Clear and Present Danger (1970) as Erin Stowe
- Act of the Heart (1970) as Adele
- Love, American Style (1969) as Gloria
- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Nancy Mason
- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Margaret Loring
- The First Time (1969) as Pamela Williams
- Don't Let the Angels Fall (1969) as Barbara
- It Takes a Thief (1968) as Edwina Hopkins
- The Mod Squad (1968) as Agnes Carter
- Lancer (1968)
- Point Blank (1967) as Lynne
- The Rock (1967) as Self (uncredited)
- Waiting for Caroline (1967) as Emily
- Star Trek (1966) as Odona
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Connie Hastings
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Annette
- Wojeck (1966) as Tony Marlowe
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Lavinia Sedgewick
- Get Smart (1965) as Dr. Simon (uncredited)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Kate Waller
- Macbeth (1961) as Lady MacDuff
- 1+1: Exploring The Kinsey Reports (1961)
- Festival (1960) as Diana
- The Unforeseen (1958)
- Anne of Green Gables (1958) as Miss Stacey
- Lucky Jim (1957) as Christine Callaghan
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Tereese Farrell
- Folio (1955)
- Television Playhouse (1955) as Ruth
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sharon Acker best known for?
Sharon Acker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Glory Road (2006), Street Legal (1987), Just My Luck (2006), You Again? (1986).
When and where was Sharon Acker born?
Sharon Acker was born on April 2, 1935 in Toronto, Canada. They passed away on March 16, 2023.
How many credits does Sharon Acker have?
Sharon Acker has accumulated over 80 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2024.
What is Sharon Acker's background in cinema and television?
Sharon Acker was a Canadian actress born on 2 April 1935 in Toronto, Canada, and she died on 16 March 2023 at the age of 87. She began her career on the stage, later translating a theatrical role into her film debut in the 1957 adaptation of Lucky Jim. Acker’s first appearance in an American film came a decade later wh...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Star Trek (1966) as Odona — aged about 31
- Get Smart (1965) as Dr. Simon (uncredited) — aged about 30
- The New Perry Mason (1973) as Della Street — aged about 38
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Adrianna Danielli — aged about 39
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Edie Nevitt — aged about 39
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Connie Hastings — aged about 31
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