Will Sharpe (born 1986) is best known for playing Shun in ‘The Darkest Universe’, Rodney in ‘Flowers’, and Ethan in ‘The White Lotus’. He also wrote and directed ‘The Electrical Life of Louis Wain’.
Films
- The Electrical Life of Louis WainWoods (voice)2021
- The Darkest UniverseShun2016
- The Midnight AfterRoscoe2014
- The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas BoxSidney2013
TV shows
- The White LotusEthan2025
- Giri/HajiKenzo Mori2019
- FlowersRodney2016
- Drunk History: UKVarious2015
- Ted LassoLyle2020
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About Will Sharpe
Will Sharpe is a British actor, writer and director, known for his distinctive, often offbeat roles in both comedy and drama. He first gained attention for his work on the cult comedy series ‘The Darkest Universe’ and has since starred in major series such as ‘Flowers’ and ‘The White Lotus’. Sharpe also directed the acclaimed biopic ‘The Electrical Life of Louis Wain’.
FAQs
Does Will Sharpe speak Japanese?
Yes, he is fluent in Japanese (his mother is Japanese) and used the language for his role in the BBC series ‘Giri/Haji’.
Has Will Sharpe won any major awards?
He won a BAFTA Television Award for Best Male Comedy Performance in 2017 for his role in ‘Flowers’.
What is Will Sharpe’s most famous directorial work?
He directed and co-wrote ‘The Electrical Life of Louis Wain’ (2021), starring Benedict Cumberbatch, which was widely praised.
Is Will Sharpe the same person as the actor in ‘The White Lotus’?
Yes, he played Ethan in the second season (2022) of ‘The White Lotus’ on HBO.
Does Will Sharpe have any siblings in the industry?
His twin sister, Lily Sharpe, is a writer and producer, but she is not an actor.
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