Sharon Warren
Sharon Warren is an American actress. She played Ray Charles' mother, Aretha Robinson, in the 2004 film Ray.[1][2][3]
Sharon Warren | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 13, 1975 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Notable work | Ray (2004) − Aretha Robinson |
| Parent | Pebblin Warren (mother) |
Biography
Warren was born in Opelika, Alabama. She is the daughter of David, a sheriff for Macon, Georgia,[4] and Pebblin Warren, a Democratic politician.[5] She went to Auburn University, majoring in finance and business,[6] but dropped out in 1999 to pursue an acting career.[7][8]
She portrayed Beneatha in a 1999 rendition of A Raisin in the Sun,[6] and acted in Flying Over Purgatory alongside Ruby Dee.[8] While acting on stage, Warren worked for an architectural firm to make ends meet.[6] She worked with Atlanta theater company Alliance Theatre for many years before appearing in Ray.[6]
Warren landed the role of Aretha Robinson, the mother of Ray Charles, in biopic Ray.[9] The film's director, Taylor Hackford, had witnessed Warren acting in a stage production and had her audition for the role. She won the part, being the only actress considered.[8] Warren stated she used her grandmother as a basis while in character as Aretha.[3] She received an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her work in the film.[10] Warren later had a supporting role in the drama film Glory Road (2006).[11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Amora: The Inquisition | Amora | |
| 2004 | Ray | Aretha Robinson | Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress Black Reel Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Female Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress[12] Nominated – NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Nomination — Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture Nomination — Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress Nomination — Gold Derby Award for Breakthrough Performance |
| 2006 | Glory Road | Jolene |
References
- ^ Stein, Ruthe (November 5, 2004). "Actress hopes lucky break in 'Ray' brings more work". SFGate.
- ^ "Oh My! This "Ray" Movie Actress Revealed One Of Her Worst Past Experiences". November 21, 2016.
- ^ a b "October 2004 | blackfilm.com | features | interview | sharon warren". www.blackfilm.com.
- ^ "Sudden impact". The Tuskegee News. October 28, 2004. p. A1; A6.
- ^ "Actress: Bring movies to state". Times Daily. May 6, 2005. p. 4B.
- ^ a b c d "Sharon Warren: Actress Journeys From Homelessness To First Movie Role As Mother in Film 'Ray'". Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. February 28, 2005. pp. 32−33.
- ^ Goodman, Brenda (March 2005). "The Big Break". Atlanta Magazine. Emmis Communications. pp. 22−23.
- ^ a b c "On The Star Track". Ebony. Johnson Publishing Company. March 2005. p. 54.
- ^ Newman, Bruce (October 19, 2004). "Foxx a sight to be seen in 'Ray'". Calhoun Times. pp. 1−2.
- ^ "Jamie Foxx and 'Ray' up for NAACP Image Awards". The Tuscaloosa News. January 25, 2005. p. 6D.
- ^ Feiwell, Jill (November 12, 2004). "Sharon Warren".
- ^ "BSFC Winners 2000s". July 27, 2018.
External links
- Sharon Warren at IMDb