Career Timeline of Will Sharpe: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Will Sharpe made an impact.

Will Sharpe is an English actor, writer, and director known for his diverse contributions to film and television. Beginning his career with writing and appearances in shows like 'Casualty,' he debuted as a feature director with 'Black Pond' in 2011. Sharpe gained significant recognition for his roles in the Channel 4 comedy-drama 'Flowers,' the BBC Two series 'Defending the Guilty,' and notably 'Giri/Haji,' for which he won a British Academy Television Award.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2008: Graduation and Joining the Royal Shakespeare Company

In 2008, Will Sharpe graduated and subsequently joined the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) for their 2008/2009 season.

2009: Appearing in Casualty

From 2009, Will Sharpe appeared in the medical drama Casualty.

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2009: Performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company and appearing in Casualty

In 2009, Will Sharpe continued to perform with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He also played Yuki Reid in the BBC medical drama Casualty.

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2009: Directing Cockroach

In 2009, Will Sharpe directed and co-wrote the short film Cockroach with Tom Kingsley.

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2010: Appearing in Casualty

In 2010, Will Sharpe continued to appear in the medical drama Casualty.

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November 2011: Black Pond Shown at Prince Charles Cinema

In November 2011, Will Sharpe's first feature-length film, Black Pond, was shown at the Prince Charles Cinema in London.

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2011: Directorial Debut with Black Pond

In 2011, Will Sharpe made his feature directorial debut with the movie Black Pond.

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2016: Starring in Flowers

In 2016, Will Sharpe starred in the Channel 4 comedy-drama Flowers.

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2018: Starring in Defending the Guilty and Flowers

In 2018, Will Sharpe starred in both the BBC Two series Defending the Guilty and the Channel 4 comedy-drama Flowers.

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2018: Second Series of Flowers Aired

In 2018, the second series of Flowers aired to widespread critical acclaim.

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2019: Starring in Giri/Haji

In 2019, Will Sharpe starred in Giri/Haji, which later earned him a British Academy Television Award.

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2020: BAFTA Television Award for Giri/Haji

In 2020, Will Sharpe won a BAFTA Television Award for his supporting role as Rodney Yamaguchi in the BBC drama Giri/Haji.

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2021: Directing The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

In 2021, Will Sharpe directed and co-wrote the biographical comedy-drama film The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, starring Benedict Cumberbatch.

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2021: Directing The Electrical Life of Louis Wain and Landscapers

In 2021, Will Sharpe directed the film The Electrical Life of Louis Wain and the Sky Atlantic miniseries Landscapers.

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2022: Joining The White Lotus and Emmy Nomination

In 2022, Will Sharpe joined the cast of the HBO series The White Lotus in its second season, set in Sicily, as Ethan Spiller, earning him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

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