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Sharon Osbourne

American television personality, music manager, and author

Born: American

Sharon Rachel Osbourne is an English and American television personality, businesswoman and author. She came to prominence while appearing on The Osbournes (2002–2005), a reality television show that aired on MTV, which followed her family's daily life. Osbourne later became a judge on television talent competition shows, including The X Factor (2004–2007, 2013, 2016–2017) and America's Got Talent (2007–2012).

Osbourne was married to heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne from 1982 until his death in 2025. She is credited with reviving her husband's heavy metal career by founding the summer Ozzfest tour, which was held almost annually between 1996 and 2018. In light of her success managing her husband, she branched out into managing other acts, such as Gary Moore, Motörhead, Lita Ford, The Quireboys and The Smashing Pumpkins, through her company Sharon Osbourne Management. From 2003 to 2004, Osbourne hosted her own television talk show The Sharon Osbourne Show, which was syndicated to various American channels and also shown in the UK on Sky One.

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English and American television personality, music manager, and author

Sharon Osbourne's Historical Timeline

  1. Sharon Osbourne is born

    Sharon Osbourne, American american television personality, music manager, and author, known for english and american television personality, music manager, and author, was born on 1953-10-09.

  2. American reality TV program "The Osbournes" premieres on MTV, featuring the family of rock singer Ozzy Osbourne

    The Osbournes is an American reality television series featuring the domestic life of English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne and his family— his wife Sharon, their daughter Kelly, and their son…

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When was Sharon Osbourne born?
Sharon Osbourne was born on 1953-10-09 (American).
What is Sharon Osbourne known for?
English and American television personality, music manager, and author
What historical events involved Sharon Osbourne?
Sharon Osbourne was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Sharon Osbourne is born, American reality TV program "The Osbournes" premieres on MTV, featuring the family of rock singer Ozzy Osbourne.

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