Sharon Stone, born on March 10, 1958, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, is an acclaimed American actress and film producer. Known for her captivating performances as femmes fatales and enigmatic characters, she rose to fame in the 1990s. Her breakthrough role came with the thriller Basic Instinct (1992), which established her as a major star and sex symbol. She earned critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for her role in Casino (1995).