Will Sharpe
Biography
Will Sharpe is a British-Japanese actor, writer, and director born on November 23, 1986, in London, England. He grew up partly in Tokyo and studied at Cambridge University. He is known for his multi-hyphenate talents, having created, written, and directed the Channel 4 series Flowers (2016-2018).
Sharpe garnered widespread attention for his role as Ethan Spiller in Season 2 of HBO's The White Lotus (2022), playing a mild-mannered husband whose Sicilian vacation with college friends takes dark and unexpected turns. His understated performance was praised for its emotional complexity.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Sherlock in Flowers (2016-2018, also creator)
- Martin in Giri/Haji (2019)
- Director of The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 BAFTA Nomination for Best Short Film (Cockroach)
- 🏆 Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination for Outstanding Ensemble in a Limited Series (The White Lotus)
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Sharpe is best known for playing Ethan Spiller in The White Lotus Season 2 and for creating the series Flowers.
Yes, he is a multi-talented filmmaker who created and directed Flowers and directed The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021).