Will Sharpe, 1986
Writers · September 22, 1986
Will Sharpe
★ HOW OLD IS WILL SHARPE?
Will Sharpe is 39 years old, born September 22, 1986 in United Kingdom · Virgo.
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About
Will Sharpe directed Black Pond (2011) into a BAFTA nomination, then built a decade-long run creating British prestige dramas. Born in England on 22 September 1986, he wrote and starred in Flowers (2016–2018) for Channel 4, earned a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor in Giri/Haji (2019), and directed Landscapers (2021) for Sky Atlantic. As a Virgo, he balances meticulous craft across acting, directing, and screenwriting.
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Biography
Will Sharpe is an English actor and filmmaker whose work spans comedy-drama, prestige television, and feature film. Born 22 September 1986, he entered the industry writing for comedy shows and appearing in the medical drama Casualty (2009–2010). His feature directorial debut, Black Pond (2011), secured him a BAFTA nomination and established him as a filmmaker with precise visual language. He created, wrote, directed, and starred in the Channel 4 comedy-drama Flowers (2016–2018), a role that showcased his ability to balance auteur control with performance. Sharpe's supporting turn in Giri/Haji (2019) won him a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor, a recognition of his disciplined acting craft. He followed with directing assignments on The Electrical Life of Louis Wain and the Sky Atlantic miniseries Landscapers, both released in 2021. A Primetime Emmy Award nomination came for his appearance in the second season of The White Lotus (2022), marking his entry into major American prestige television. As a screenwriter and filmmaker, Sharpe typically works across multiple disciplines—writing, directing, and performing—within single projects, a practice grounded in his British television and arthouse film background. Born under Virgo and carrying Life Path 1, his career reflects precision and pioneering instinct.
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Before Fame
Will Sharpe began his career writing for comedy shows before landing a recurring role in the long-running medical drama Casualty, where he appeared from 2009 to 2010. These early credits—as screenwriter and supporting actor—provided foundation for his later move into directing and creating his own projects.
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Trivia
- Sharpe received a BAFTA nomination for his feature directorial debut Black Pond in 2011.
- He won a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 2019 series Giri/Haji.
- He created, wrote, directed, and starred in Flowers (2016–2018), a Channel 4 comedy-drama spanning three years.
- His work on The White Lotus (season 2, 2022) earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Will Sharpe tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Will Sharpe?
- Will Sharpe is 39 years old (born September 22, 1986).
- When is Will Sharpe's birthday?
- Will Sharpe was born on September 22, 1986.
- What is Will Sharpe's zodiac sign?
- Will Sharpe is a Virgo, born September 22, 1986.
- What is Will Sharpe's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Will Sharpe was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Will Sharpe from?
- Will Sharpe is from United Kingdom.
- What does Will Sharpe do?
- Will Sharpe is a writer.
- Is Will Sharpe still alive?
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