Sharon Bialy

Sharon Bialy

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Biography

Sharon Bialy is a renowned casting director in the entertainment industry, known for her exceptional eye in discovering talent that fits perfectly into the characters they portray on screen. With a career spanning over three decades, Bialy has made significant contributions to numerous successful television series and films, earning her a well-deserved reputation as one of the top casting directors in Hollywood.

Throughout her career, Sharon Bialy has collaborated with some of the most prominent directors and producers in the industry, helping to shape the casts of critically acclaimed shows such as "Breaking Bad," "The Walking Dead," and "Better Call Saul." Her keen ability to identify actors who bring depth and authenticity to their roles has played a pivotal role in the success of these projects, earning her multiple accolades and nominations for her work.

Bialy's dedication to her craft and her commitment to finding the perfect talent for each role have not gone unnoticed. Her meticulous attention to detail and her instinct for matching actors with characters have set her apart in a competitive field where casting can make or break a production. Directors and actors alike have praised her for her professionalism, creativity, and unwavering passion for her work.

In addition to her work in television, Sharon Bialy has also made significant contributions to the world of film, working on projects that have captivated audiences around the globe. Her collaborations with top filmmakers have resulted in unforgettable performances and memorable characters that have left a lasting impact on the industry.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sharon Bialy is also known for her generosity and willingness to mentor aspiring actors and casting directors. She has served as a mentor and advisor to many up-and-coming talents, sharing her knowledge and expertise to help guide the next generation of industry professionals.

As a trailblazer in the world of casting, Sharon Bialy continues to push boundaries and challenge the status quo, always striving to discover fresh talent and bring new voices to the forefront of the entertainment industry. Her legacy is one of innovation, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence that has left an indelible mark on the world of film and television.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the industry, Sharon Bialy has been honored with numerous awards and accolades, including multiple Artios Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Casting. Her work continues to inspire and influence aspiring casting directors and actors, setting a high standard for excellence in the field.

With a career marked by success, creativity, and a passion for storytelling, Sharon Bialy remains a driving force in the world of casting, shaping the way we see and experience characters on screen. Her ability to bring characters to life through the actors she casts is a testament to her talent and dedication to her craft, solidifying her reputation as one of the most respected casting directors in the industry.

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Sharon Bialy

Filmography

Acting

No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad

No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad

Self

2013

A documentary about the making of season five of the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad.

Production

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

Casting

2019

In the wake of his dramatic escape from captivity, Jesse Pinkman must come to terms with his past in order to forge some kind of future.
Point Break

Point Break

Casting

1991

In Los Angeles, a gang of bank robbers who call themselves The Ex-Presidents commit their crimes while wearing masks of Reagan, Carter, Nixon and Johnson. Believing that the members of the gang could be surfers, the F.B.I. sends young agent Johnny Utah to the beach undercover to mix with the surfers and gather information.
Child's Play

Child's Play

Casting

1988

An innocent-looking doll is inhabited by the soul of a serial killer who refuses to die.
Life or Something Like It

Life or Something Like It

Casting

2002

A reporter Lanie Kerrigan interviews a psychic homeless man for a fluff piece about a football game's score. Instead he tells her that her life has no meaning and is going to end in just a few days, which sparks her to action, trying to change the pattern of her life...
Boss Level

Boss Level

Casting

2021

A former special forces agent is trapped in a time loop and relives his death over and over again. To escape the terrible situation, he must track down those responsible and stop them.
Copshop

Copshop

Casting

2021

On the run from a lethal assassin, a wily con artist devises a scheme to hide out inside a small-town police station. However, when the hit man turns up at the precinct, an unsuspecting rookie cop finds herself caught in the crosshairs.
Rudy

Rudy

Casting

1993

Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team.
The Colony

The Colony

Casting

2013

Forced underground by the next ice age, a struggling outpost of survivors must fight to preserve humanity against a threat even more savage than nature.
Fire in the Sky

Fire in the Sky

Casting

1993

After clearing brush for the government, a group of men return to town claiming their friend was abducted their friend. Despite no apparent motive or evidence of foul play, no-one believes their story and his disappearance is treated as murder.
Strange Days

Strange Days

Casting

1995

Former policeman Lenny Nero has moved into a more lucrative trade: the illegal sale of virtual reality-like recordings that allow users to experience the emotions and past experiences of others. While they typically contain tawdry incidents, Nero is shocked when he receives one showing a murder.
Replicas

Replicas

Casting

2018

A scientist becomes obsessed with returning his family to normalcy after a terrible accident.
Point Blank

Point Blank

Casting Director

2019

A nurse is forced to spring a wounded murder suspect from the hospital when the man’s brother kidnaps his pregnant wife and wants to make a trade.
Rock Star

Rock Star

Casting

2001

A wannabe rock star who fronts a Pennsylvania-based tribute band is devastated when his bandmates kick him out of the group he founded. Things begin to look up for Izzy when he is asked to join Steel Dragon, the heavy metal rockers he had been imitating for so long. This film is loosely based on the true story of the band Judas Priest.
Secret in Their Eyes

Secret in Their Eyes

Casting

2015

A tight-knit team of FBI investigators, along with their District Attorney supervisor, is suddenly torn apart when they discover that one of their own teenage daughters has been brutally murdered.
Straw Dogs

Straw Dogs

Casting

2011

A young couple moves to a quaint southern town. Soon their perfect getaway turns out to become a living hell when dark secrets and lethal passions spiral out of control.
Reign Over Me

Reign Over Me

Casting

2007

A man who lost his family in the September 11 attack on New York City runs into his old college roommate. Rekindling the friendship is the one thing that appears able to help the man recover from his grief.
Pet Sematary II

Pet Sematary II

Casting

1992

The "sematary" is up to its old zombie-raising tricks again. This time, the protagonists are Jeff Matthews, whose mother died in a Hollywood stage accident, and Drew Gilbert, a boy coping with an abusive stepfather.
Mr. Holland's Opus

Mr. Holland's Opus

Casting

1995

In 1965, passionate musician Glenn Holland takes a day job as a high school music teacher, convinced it's just a small obstacle on the road to his true calling: writing a historic opus. As the decades roll by with the composition unwritten but generations of students inspired through his teaching, Holland must redefine his life's purpose.
Man of the House

Man of the House

Casting

2005

Texas Ranger Roland Sharp is assigned to protect the only witnesses to the murder of a key figure in the prosecution of a drug kingpin -- a group of University of Texas cheerleaders. Sharp must now go undercover as an assistant cheerleading coach and move in with the young women.
Graveyard Shift

Graveyard Shift

Casting

1990

John Hall is a drifter who wanders into a small town in Maine. He needs a job and decides to seek employment at the community's top business: a large textile mill. He is hired to work the "graveyard shift" -- from around midnight to dawn -- and, along with a few others, he is charged with cleaning out the basement. This task strikes the workers as simple enough, but then, as they proceed deeper underground, they encounter an unspeakable monstrosity intent on devouring them all.
Drugstore Cowboy

Drugstore Cowboy

Casting

1989

Portland, Oregon, 1971. Bob Hughes is the charismatic leader of a peculiar quartet, formed by his wife, Dianne, and another couple, Rick and Nadine, who skillfully steal from drugstores and hospital medicine cabinets in order to appease their insatiable need for drugs. But neither fun nor luck last forever.
Black or White

Black or White

Casting

2014

A grieving widower is drawn into a custody battle over his granddaughter, whom he helped raise her entire life.
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

Casting

1994

A girl born with enormous thumbs in the repressive era of the 1950s learns to turn her quirks into assets.