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Veteran Pittsburgh TV News Reporter Switching Careers
A familiar face on Pittsburgh TV newscasts will be retiring to pursue an artistic passion. Get the details here.
PITTSBURGH, PA — A longtime Pittsburgh TV reporter is leaving his position next month to pursue another career.
After 34 years at WTAE-TV as a general assignment reporter, Sheldon Ingram, 64, will retire on May 29,TribLive reported.
He wants to devote his time to acting.
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According to IMBD, Ingram was born and raised in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and is described as dynamic, charismatic, intense and powerful on camera, while possessing a smooth baritone voice with comfortable range.
His emergence in the acting industry follows intensive training in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Cork, Ireland.
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In May 2022, he pivoted to launching his professional acting career.
Within the first four months of his acting career he booked roles for the Netflix feature film "The Deliverance" and had a guest star tole on "Law & Order: SUV."
He also has a role in Lifetime's upcoming "A Rose for Her Grave."
He is a graduate of Morris Brown College in Atlanta.
According to IMBD, Ingram "brings a charismatic, unflinching and straight-forward style to his roles, blended with compassion, respect and relatable moments.
"He believes the spoken word holds power and carries messages from the soul."
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