Sharon Belle | |
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 Belle in 2015 | |
| Born | May 7, 1993 Keswick, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Sharon Belle (born May 7, 1993) is a Canadian actress, best known for her role in the web series Carmilla and Couple-ish .
Sharon Belle | |
|---|---|
| Belle in 2015 | |
| Born | May 7, 1993 Keswick, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Sharon Belle (born May 7, 1993) is a Canadian actress, best known for her role in the web series Carmilla and Couple-ish .
Belle grew up in Keswick, Ontario. She later moved to Toronto and studied Acting on Film and Television at Humber College. After this she appeared in several films and on stage at the Alumnae Theatre and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. [1]
Belle first gained popularity in 2014 for her portrayal of Danny Lawrence in the web series Carmilla. [2] [3] [4] In 2015, Belle was placed 46th on AfterEllen's Hot 100 List, [5] beating stars like Emma Stone. [6]
In 2016, Belle appeared in the web series Couple-ish . [7] She played Rachel, a queer Londoner who wants to stay in Toronto although her visa has expired. [8]
In addition to working as an actor, Belle also plays the guitar. [9] She speaks French and English. [10]
| Year | Title [9] | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Paranormal Witness | Harpy | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2014–16 | Carmilla | Danny Lawrence | Web series, main role |
| 2015 | Rhapsody | Samantha | Short film by Samuel Dayomi |
| 2015 | Fuck Buddies | Elli | Short film by Nate Wilson |
| 2015 | Canadian Star | Herself | Documentary |
| 2015–16 | Couple-ish | Rachel Mannt | Web series, 20 episodes |
| 2016 | Operation Avalanche | Sharon | Film by Matthew Johnson |
| 2016 | The Control | Sophie | Film by Mike Stasko and Eric Schiller |
| 2016 | The Bookstore | Susan | Film by Alberto Diamante |
| 2016 | The Ghost Is a Lie | Watts | Film |
| 2016 | Defective | Saved Suit | Film |
| 2016 | Swerve | Elise | Web series, 21 episodes |
| 2017 | The Carmilla Movie | Danny Lawrence | Film |
| 2017–present | Swift and Loose | Detective Harley Swift | Animated web series |
| 2017–present | Allie & Lara Make A Horror Movie | Becca Michelle Gellar | Web series |
| 2018–present | Step Sisters | Sharon | Web series, co-writer, co-creator |
| 2021 | Jupiter's Legacy | Iron Orchid | Episode: "By Dawn's Early Light" |
| 2022 | Wolves | Mother | Film |
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