Sharon Alexander

''Sharon Alexander'' is a Canadian voice actress and actress known for her extensive work in animation, anime dubbing, and video games. ^{[1] [2]} Born in Edmonton, Alberta, she began her career at the age of nine with a television commercial and became involved in local radio plays before pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism and working in radio production. ^[1] She has since built a long-standing career voicing characters across animated series, feature films, and interactive media, establishing herself as a versatile performer in the voiceover industry. ^[2] Among her most notable roles are AndrAIa in the pioneering CGI-animated series ''ReBoot'', Sour Sweet in ''My Little Pony: Equestria Girls'' and its related specials, Ultra Violet in ''Ninjago'', Arcee in ''Transformers: Energon'', and Samantha in the ''Need for Speed: Underground'' video game series. ^[1] Alexander has also contributed voices to anime dubs including ''Inuyasha'', ''Maison Ikkoku'', and ''MegaMan: NT Warrior'', as well as projects such as ''Barbie Fairytopia'' and ''Silverwing''. ^{[1] [2]} Her work spans traditional animation, anime, and promotional narration, with additional experience in commercials, radio imaging, audiobooks, and corporate projects. ^[2] Based in Toronto, Alexander continues to be represented by agencies specializing in voiceover talent and remains active in the industry as a working mother. ^[2]

Early life

Birth and background

Sharon Alexander was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. ^[1] She is Canadian and spent her early years there. ^[1] She began her acting career at the age of nine with a television commercial and became involved in local radio plays and children's Canadian television programs. ^[1] Her background includes a move to Vancouver, British Columbia, where she pursued acting while earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism. ^[1]

Career

Entry into acting

Sharon Alexander began her acting career in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, appearing in a television commercial at the age of nine.^[1] Soon afterward, she became involved in local radio plays.^[1] Her early roles in the 1980s were credited under the name Sharon Holownia. Her first television role came in the children's series Harriet's Magic Hats (1980–1986), where she played the character Susan.^[3] This early work in educational programming marked her transition from child performer to professional acting, leading to subsequent guest appearances in television series throughout the late 1980s and into the 1990s.^[1]

Television guest and supporting roles

Sharon Alexander has primarily established her acting career through guest and supporting roles in episodic television, with a significant concentration in science fiction, fantasy, and drama series filmed in Vancouver during the 1990s and early 2000s. ^{[4] [3]} This period aligned with Vancouver's role as a major hub for genre television production, allowing her to secure frequent appearances in U.S. and Canadian shows shooting in the region. ^[4] Her live-action television work often consisted of single-episode guest spots or limited supporting parts in science fiction and procedural dramas. ^[3] Notable examples include her portrayal of Mary Lefante in a 1996 episode of The X-Files, two guest appearances on The Outer Limits in 1996 and 1998, and a recurring role as Bernice Boyle in Cold Squad across 13 episodes from 1999 to 2000. ^[3] She also appeared in supporting capacities on series such as The Immortal (two episodes in 2000), Jeremiah (2002), Mysterious Ways (2002), Da Vinci's Inquest (2003), and Dead Last (2001). ^[3] Alexander further contributed to television through extensive voice acting, particularly in animated science fiction and fantasy programming. ^[3] She voiced recurring characters including AndrAIa and others in ReBoot from 1997 to 2001 across 20 episodes, and multiple roles such as Roll in MegaMan: NT Warrior from 2002 to 2004 over 48 episodes. ^[3] These animation credits, alongside her live-action guest work, reflect a career pattern dominated by supporting and guest performances in episodic formats, amassing dozens of television appearances overall. ^[1]

Film appearances

Sharon Alexander's appearances in films have been relatively few, consisting mainly of supporting roles in direct-to-video releases and television movies, with a significant portion of her screen work focused on voice acting in animated productions.^[1] One of her earliest credited film roles came in the 1985 television movie Bridge to Terabithia, where she appeared as Brenda Aarons under the name Sharon Holownia.^[1] In 2001, she had a live-action supporting role as Mandy Morgan in the direct-to-video thriller Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal.^[1] That same year, Alexander contributed voice work to two ReBoot television movies, voicing AndrAIa and Guardian in ReBoot: Daemon Rising and AndrAIa in ReBoot: My Two Bobs.^[1] Her later film credits include voice roles in animated direct-to-video features, such as Sunburst in Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow (2007) and Sour Sweet in My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games (2015).^[1]

Personal life

Private life and residence

Sharon Alexander currently resides in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ^[1] She lives with her two children and a pug described as clingy. ^[1] Alexander is also a self-described die-hard Disney fan. ^[1] Earlier in her career, she relocated to Vancouver, British Columbia, where she pursued acting opportunities and earned a degree in broadcast journalism. ^[5] She maintains professional representation in Vancouver alongside her Toronto base. ^[6] Beyond these details, little additional information about her private life is publicly available.

Filmography

Television credits

Sharon Alexander's television work encompasses guest and supporting roles in live-action series, primarily in the 1990s and early 2000s, as well as extensive voice acting in animated series, anime English dubs, and TV specials.^[3] Early credits sometimes appeared under the name Sharon Holownia.^[3] Her television credits, drawn from IMDb, are listed chronologically below.

Film credits

Sharon Alexander's film credits primarily consist of live-action and animated television movies, direct-to-video releases, and one mini-series, often featuring her in voice-over roles.^[3] She made an early appearance in the 1985 television movie adaptation of Bridge to Terabithia, credited as Sharon Holownia in the role of Brenda Aarons.^[3] In live-action, she played Mandy Morgan in the 2001 direct-to-video thriller Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal.^[3] Much of her work in this area involves voice acting in animated projects. She voiced AndrAIa and Guardian in the 2001 animated television movie ReBoot: Daemon Rising, and reprised the role of AndrAIa in the companion piece ReBoot: My Two Bobs the same year.^[3] She provided voices for Marina and Rabbit in the 2003 animated television mini-series Silverwing.^[3] Her later credits include Sunburst in the 2007 direct-to-video animated film Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow and Sour Sweet in the 2015 direct-to-video My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games.^[3]

Other work

Sharon Alexander has built a substantial career as a voice-over talent, offering professional services across diverse formats beyond her character acting roles in film and television. ^[2] These include commercials, radio imaging, promotional trailers, audiobooks, narration, documentaries, corporate and explainer videos, e-learning content, public service announcements, web media, and telephony/IVR systems. ^[2] She maintains a professional home recording studio and is represented by agencies specializing in voice-over for animation and radio imaging. ^[2] Her voice-over projects encompass general narration and commercial work alongside character performances, with examples including audiobook narration as Anne Shirley in the graphic novel adaptation of Anne of Green Gables. ^[2] She has also provided voice work for radio imaging, demos for commercial and animation spots, and promotional content. ^[2] In addition to performance, Alexander has experience in radio production, including producing talk radio shows and radio breakfast clubs, as well as concert promotion and radio imaging. ^{[4] [5]} No formal credits are listed for directing, writing, or producing in film or television. ^[1]