Sharon Jordan (born March 11, 1960) is an American actress. One of her notable roles is Irene the Concierge in the

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''. Jordan also appeared as Irene in ''

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'', the first Disney crossover special with the three shows, ''

'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. In addition, Jordan has co-starred on several independent films including ''Day in the Life of Doe'', ''Rift'', ''I.D.'', ''Dead End Falls'', ''Blind'', and ''Some Sunny Day''. Jordan's recurring guest star roles on the Disney Channel are significant, and previous actors in her position have consequently been offered a bevy of big screen offers. Better known on the stage than the screen, her range as an actress has been displayed by a large array of roles, which include murderous characters in

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plays and romantic leads in Greek comedies. For several years, Jordan performed onstage in ''Welcome Home, Soldier'', one of the longest-running plays in Los Angeles, California. It is a production of the Playhouse West Repertory Theater group and was written by Tony Savant and directed by Robert Carnegie.

Personal life

Jordan was born in

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and raised in

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. Jordan attended

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and graduated in the summer of 1977; her graduating class was 1978. Jordan resides in

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, with her husband and their two daughters.

Education

For undergraduate courses, Jordan attended college at

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and

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. She then earned a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Psychology from

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. Jordan specialized in neuropsychology, particularly working with children who suffered from brain traumas.

Writing

Jordan has published numerous poems in magazines and journals as well as a mystery and suspense novel, ''Time Shadows'', which is the Book One in the trilogy ''The Shadow Chronicles''. Currently Jordan is editing the print galley for ''Death Shadows'', the second book in ''The Shadow Chronicles'' series. Jordan was also named author of the month for ''Red & Proud''. For several years, Jordan has been an interviewer for Cultscoop, an online magazine devoted to authors, actors, and filmmakers.http://www.cultmachine.com/cultnik/page_about.html

Filmography

References

External links

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Sharon Jordan at Author's DenSharon Jordan on about.meSharon Jordan on CafeMomSharon Jordan's Official WebsiteTalent profile of Sharon Jordan on SlateCast.com
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