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.
1986: Birth of Will Sharpe
In 1986, William Tomomori Fukuda Sharpe was born. He is an English actor, writer, and director.
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.
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.
2009: Directing Cockroach
In 2009, Will Sharpe directed and co-wrote the short film Cockroach with Tom Kingsley.
2009: Relationship with Sophia Di Martino
Since 2009, Will Sharpe has been in a relationship with actress Sophia Di Martino.
2010: Appearing in Casualty
In 2010, Will Sharpe continued to appear in the medical drama Casualty.
2011: Directorial Debut with Black Pond
In 2011, Will Sharpe made his feature directorial debut with the movie Black Pond.
2016: Starring in Flowers
In 2016, Will Sharpe starred in the Channel 4 comedy-drama Flowers.
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.
2018: Second Series of Flowers Aired
In 2018, the second series of Flowers aired to widespread critical acclaim.
2019: Birth of First Child
In 2019, Will Sharpe and Sophia Di Martino had their first child.
2019: Starring in Giri/Haji
In 2019, Will Sharpe starred in Giri/Haji, which later earned him a British Academy Television Award.
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.
2021: Birth of Second Child
In 2021, Will Sharpe and Sophia Di Martino had their second child.
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.
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.
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.
2022: Starring in The White Lotus Season 2
In 2022, Will Sharpe starred in the second season of The White Lotus, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2023: Directing Film Adaptation of Crying in H Mart
In 2023, Will Sharpe was announced as the director of the film adaptation of Michelle Zauner's memoir, Crying in H Mart.
2025: Stepping Down from Crying in H Mart
In 2025, Michelle Zauner shared that Will Sharpe had stepped down from directing the film adaptation of her memoir, Crying in H Mart.
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