Sharon D Clarke was an accomplished actress who led an impressive career, primarily on the big screen. D Clarke marked her early career with roles in "The Singing Detective" (PBS, 1987-88) and "Broken Glass" (PBS, 1996-97). D Clarke made film her next project, appearing in the drama "Beautiful People" (2000) with Rosalind Ayres and "Secret Society" (2002) with Charlotte Brittain. D Clarke's music was most recently featured in the Brendan Fletcher dramatic adaptation "Tideland" (2006).