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Sharon Case

Sharon Case is an American actress and former model best known for playing Sharon Newman on the daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sharon Case is an American actress and former model best known for playing Sharon Newman on the daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless. She began her career as a model and later appeared in other television soap operas, including General Hospital and As the World Turns. Case won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1999 for her work on The Young and the Restless.

Early life and modelling

Sharon Case was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 9, 1971. She began modelling at age 17 and briefly worked in Japan before transitioning into acting.

Acting career

Case’s early television credits include roles on General Hospital and As the World Turns. In 1994, she joined The Young and the Restless as Sharon Newman, a role she continues to play.

Awards and recognition

Case received the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1999 for her performance on The Young and the Restless.

Personal life

Available biographical sources state that Case was previously married to Sandy Corzine. Other personal details are less consistently documented in the provided sources.

Key facts

  • She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 9, 1971.
  • Case began modelling at age 17 and briefly worked in Japan before focusing on acting.
  • She has played Sharon Newman on The Young and the Restless since 1994.
  • She won the 1999 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
  • She was previously married to Sandy Corzine.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sharon Case?
Sharon Case is an American actress and former model, best known for her long-running role on The Young and the Restless.
What role is Sharon Case most known for?
She is best known for playing Sharon Newman on The Young and the Restless.
When was Sharon Case born?
She was born on February 9, 1971.
What award has Sharon Case won?
She won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1999.
What shows did Sharon Case appear in before The Young and the Restless?
Her early soap opera work included General Hospital and As the World Turns.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharon_Case
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, modelling background, early roles, long-running role on The Young and the Restless, and 1999 Daytime Emmy Award.
  2. Soap Opera Digest — https://www.soapoperadigest.com/actors/sharon-case/
    Supports: Early life, modelling in Japan, acting career beginnings, roles in General Hospital and As the World Turns, and casting on The Young and the Restless.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0143261/
    Supports: Birthplace, occupation, known-for credits, and former marriage to Sandy Corzine.
  4. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/sharon-case/bio/3000029559/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, and profession.