Matthew Sharp
Directing
Matthew Sharp is an English key second assistant director. His career spans several decades, during which he has contributed to numerous high-profile films and television series. Sharp's expertise has encompassed various roles, including second assistant director, assistant director, unit manager, and set runner, showcasing his versatility and dedication to the craft. He is widely recognised for his pivotal role as the key second assistant director on Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017). In addition to his behind-the-scenes contributions, Sharp made a brief on-screen appearance in the same film, portraying Resistance Trench Sergeant 'Salty.' Throughout his career, Sharp has collaborated on a diverse array of films across various genres. His notable credits include Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), and No Time to Die (2021). Sharp's work on the Harry Potter series further exemplifies his expertise, with contributions to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010), and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011). Beyond his film work, Sharp has also been involved in television productions, including Pie in the Sky (1995–1997) and The Young Americans (1993).
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Directing (56)
Second Assistant Director
2025
Second Assistant Director
2007
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2025
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2015
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2022
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2005
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2017
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2017
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2013
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2023
First Assistant Director
2019
Second Assistant Director
2017
Second Assistant Director
2021
Second Assistant Director
2026
Second Assistant Director
2019
Second Assistant Director
2001
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2013
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2014
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2006
Second Assistant Director
2022
Second Assistant Director
1994
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2008
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1994
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1997
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2011
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2003
Second Assistant Director
2015
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2006
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2004
Second Assistant Director
2025
Second Assistant Director
2002
Second Second Assistant Director
1998
Second Assistant Director
1992
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2004
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2005
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2018
Second Assistant Director
1998
Second Assistant Director
2005
Third Assistant Director
1993
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2000
Second Assistant Director
2004
Second Assistant Director
1994
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2003
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1999
Second Assistant Director
2007
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1999
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1990
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1995
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2012
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2000
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1993
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1989
