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Sheryl Lee (born April 22, 1967) is a German-born American film, stage, and television actress. After studying acting in college, Lee relocated to Seattle, Washington to work in theater, where she was cast by David Lynch as Laura Palmer and Maddy Ferguson on the 1990 television series Twin Peaks and in the 1992 film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. After completing Twin Peaks, she returned to theater, appearing in the title role of Salome on Broadway opposite Al Pacino.



Her film roles include Astrid Kirchherr in Backbeat (1994), as well as a lead role in the drama Mother Night (1996), the role of Katrina in John Carpenter's Vampires (1998) and the part of April in Winter's Bone (2010). She has had recurring roles on such television series as One Tree Hill (2005–06) and Dirty Sexy Money (2007–2009), and later reprised her role of Laura Palmer in the Showtime revival of Twin Peaks in 2017.

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Bette Midler Reveals She'd Like to Star in MAME on Broadway Photo
Bette Midler Reveals She'd Like to Star in MAME on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024

Stage and screen star Bette Midler is gearing up for the release of her latest project, a film called The Fabulous Four. However, in a recent interview, Midler revealed that she is hoping to return to Broadway, and she has a specific role in mind.
Video: Sheryl Lee Ralph Praises THE FABULOUS FOUR Co-Star Bette Midler Photo
Video: Sheryl Lee Ralph Praises THE FABULOUS FOUR Co-Star Bette Midler
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 18, 2024

Tony Award winner Sheryl Lee Ralph loves Bette Midler as much as the rest of us. The actress is appearing in the new comedy The Fabulous Four alongside Midler, Susan Sarandon, and Megan Mullally. Ahead of the film's release on July 26, Ralph stopped by CBS Mornings to discuss working on the movie as both an actor and executive producer. Watch the interview!
2024 Emmy Nominations- See the Full List Photo
2024 Emmy Nominations- See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 17, 2024

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tony Hale will reveal the 76th Primetime Emmy Award nominations from the historic El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. Nominees include Only Murders in the Building, The Gilded Age, The Morning Show, The Crown, and more.
Special Guests Revealed For Emily Goglia's MUSICAL MUSINGS at The Moon Room on Melros Photo
Special Guests Revealed For Emily Goglia's MUSICAL MUSINGS at The Moon Room on Melrose
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2024

The Moon Room on Melrose will once again present Emily Goglia's Musical Musings on Monday, July 22, at 8pm. Goglia’s accompanist is Dwight Rivera. Learn more about the special guests here!
How to Use the Summer Months to Heat Up Your Acting Career Photo
How to Use the Summer Months to Heat Up Your Acting Career
by Spencer Glass - Jul 11, 2024

Spencer Glass, actor, and career coach for actors, explores how artists should focus less on not having summer theatre work, and more on lifting their artistry. 
Video: Bette Midler Calls HELLO, DOLLY 'A Dream Come True' Photo
Video: Bette Midler Calls HELLO, DOLLY 'A Dream Come True'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 11, 2024

Bette Midler stopped by TODAY for an interview with Hoda Kotb about her prolific entertainment career. The conversation covered multiple facets of her time across stage and screen, including her time on Broadway and her new film The Fabulous Four.
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominatio Photo
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tony Hale Will Present 76th Emmy Nominations Photo
Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tony Hale Will Present 76th Emmy Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 28, 2024

The Television Academy has revealed that the nominations for the 76th Emmy Awards will be presented by Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tony Hale at a ceremony taking place on Wednesday, July 17, at 8:30 AM PDT/11:30 AM EDT. The ceremony will stream live from the historic El Capitan Theatre. The 76th Emmy Awards will be broadcast live Sunday, Sept. 15 (8:00-11:00 PM EDT/5:00-8:00 PM PDT) on ABC.
The Comparison Game: The Actor's Nightmare Photo
The Comparison Game: The Actor's Nightmare
by Spencer Glass - Jun 20, 2024

Spencer Glass, career coach for actors and actor himself, discusses the toxicity of comparing yourself as an actor, and measuring your career to others. Check back monthly for more actor wisdom from Spencer. 
Video: Bette Midler & More in the Trailer for 'The Fabulous Four' Photo
Video: Bette Midler & More in the Trailer for 'The Fabulous Four'
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 17, 2024

If three’s a crowd, four’s a party!  Watch the trailer for THE FABULOUS FOUR, starring Bette Midler, Susan Sarandon, Megan Mullally, and Sheryl Lee Ralph, and get ready for the trip of a lifetime as four life-long friends reunite in Key West for a surprise wedding.
51st Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Announced - Full List of Winners! Photo
51st Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Announced - Full List of Winners!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 9, 2024

Robert Downey Jr., Dwayne Wade, and Buddy Valastro win their first-ever Daytime Creative Arts Emmys at the 51st awards ceremony. Discover the highlights and other winners from this prestigious event.
Videos: Watch SISTER ACT 2 Reunion With Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy & More Photo
Videos: Watch SISTER ACT 2 Reunion With Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2024

As previously reported, The View hosted a reunion show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit on Wednesday. The event show featured Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Marc Shaiman, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more. Watch clips from the reunion now!
Photos: Take a Look Inside the SISTER ACT 2 Reunion Photo
Photos: Take a Look Inside the SISTER ACT 2 Reunion
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2024

As previously announced, The View will be airing a reunion show tomorrow to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Ahead of the show, The View has released new photos from the event featuring guest appearances including Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Take a look the photos here!
Video: Watch Preview of SISTER ACT 2 Reunion on THE VIEW Photo
Video: Watch Preview of SISTER ACT 2 Reunion on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2024

As previously announced, The View will be airing a reunion show on Wednesday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Ahead of the show, The View released a preview video teasing some guest appearances including Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Watch the preview!
THE VIEW to Host SISTER ACT 2 Anniversary Reunion Next Week Photo
THE VIEW to Host SISTER ACT 2 Anniversary Reunion Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024

Tune into The View next week to see a reunion show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit! On Wednesday, June 5, The View will host an event show featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, music supervisor Marc Shaiman, and composer Mervyn Warren, plus additional cast members, performances, surprises, and more.
Scoop: Coming Up on the Season Finale of ABBOTT ELEMENTARY on ABC - Wednesday, May 22 Photo
Scoop: Coming Up on the Season Finale of ABBOTT ELEMENTARY on ABC - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
by TV Scoop - May 16, 2024

Get all the scoop on the season finale of ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, airing on ABC on Wednesday, May 22, 2024! It’s the last day of school! Ahead of summer vacation, Janine throws the perfect end-of-year party for her colleagues and friends. Watch a sneak peek now!
How to Create an Online Presence as an Actor Photo
How to Create an Online Presence as an Actor
by Spencer Glass - May 9, 2024

Spencer Glass, career coach for actors and actor himself, explains the importance of having actor footage online, and being searchable in a moment's notice.
Scoop: Coming Up on ABBOTT ELEMENTARY on ABC - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Photo
Scoop: Coming Up on ABBOTT ELEMENTARY on ABC - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
by TV Scoop - May 9, 2024

Get all the scoop on ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, airing on ABC on Wednesday, May 15, 2024! Jacob manages to pull off a schoolwide field trip to the park; however, when Abbott must share the playground, the fun and games turn competitive. Watch a clip from a recent episode now!
Video: Whoopi Goldberg Recalls Offering Pope Francis an Appearance in SISTER ACT 3 Photo
Video: Whoopi Goldberg Recalls Offering Pope Francis an Appearance in SISTER ACT 3
by Josh Sharpe - May 9, 2024

On Wednesday, EGOT winner and host of The View Whoopi Goldberg stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss her new memoir, Bits and Pieces. During the interview, she highlighted her affinity for the current head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, and recalled her interaction with him. Watch the interview here!
Photo: Bette Midler, Megan Mullally, and More in THE FABULOUS FOUR Photo
Photo: Bette Midler, Megan Mullally, and More in THE FABULOUS FOUR
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2024

Bleeker Street has just dropped a first-look image of the upcoming film The Fabulous Four, featuring Tony-Award winner Bette Midler, Tony-nominated Sheryl Lee Ralph, Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon, and Emmy-Award winner Megan Mullally. Take a look at the photo here, which includes Midler in wedding garb!
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