Sharon Horgan
Biography
Sharon Horgan is an Irish actress, writer, director, and producer. Born on July 13, 1970, in Hackney, London, England, UK, she is known for her work in comedy series. She co-wrote and starred in Pulling, a series that aired from 2006 to 2009, and co-created and starred in Catastrophe, which aired from 2015 to 2019. Horgan also created the series Divorce for US television and co-created Motherland for BBC2. She has appeared in several films, including Game Night, Military Wives, and Everybody's Talking About Jamie. On television, she currently plays the sister of Aisling Bea in the sitcom This Way Up.
Career overview
Sharon Horgan is an Irish actress known for her work in various comedy series and films. She has been involved in the creation and starring of several television shows, including Pulling and Catastrophe. These series showcase her comedic talents and writing abilities.
In addition to her work on television, Horgan has also appeared in several films, such as Game Night, Military Wives, and Everybody's Talking About Jamie. Her filmography demonstrates her versatility as an actress, taking on a range of roles in different genres.
Horgan's career has spanned multiple decades, with her earliest known work dating back to 2006. She has continued to work in the entertainment industry, creating and starring in new projects. Her most recent television role is in the sitcom This Way Up, where she plays the sister of Aisling Bea's character.
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123 titles- Vladimir (2026) Executive Producer
- The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (2025) as Edda Mellas
- Amandaland (2025) Executive Producer
- Amandaland (2025) Creator
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024) as Gavol Martin
- Quintessentially Irish (2024) as Self
- Your Monster (2024) Executive Producer
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as Minerva / Minervabot (voice)
- Rally Road Racers (2023) as Abby Jacks (voice)
- Dreamland (2023) Creator
- Best Interests (2023) as Nicci
- A Greyhound of a Girl (2023) as Scarlett (voice)
- Bad Sisters (2022) as Eva Garvey
- Bad Sisters (2022) Executive Producer
- Bad Sisters (2022) Teleplay
- Bad Sisters (2022) Creator
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) as Olivia
- Shining Vale (2022) Executive Producer
- Shining Vale (2022) Creator
- Motherland: Last Christmas (2022) Writer
- Disability Benefits (2022) Executive Producer
- HouseBroken (2021) as Tabitha (voice)
- Together (2021) as She
- Frank of Ireland (2021) Executive Producer
- Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021) as Miss Hedge
- Dating Amber (2020) as Hannah
- Herself (2020) Producer
- How to Build a Girl (2020) as Jo March
- Military Wives (2020) as Lisa
- Modern Love (2019) Director
- Modern Love (2019) Writer
- Criminal: UK (2019) as Danielle Dunne
- Frayed (2019) as Norma Staircastle
- Frayed (2019) Executive Producer
- This Way Up (2019) as Shona
- This Way Up (2019) Executive Producer
- Heyday - The Mic Christopher Story (2019)
- Game Night (2018) as Sarah
- Women on the Verge (2018) as Dr. Fitzgerald
- Women on the Verge (2018) Creator
- Motherland (2017) Executive Producer
- Motherland (2017) Writer
- Motherland (2017) Creator
- Romesh: Talking to Comedians (2017) as Herself
- Divorce (2016) Writer
- Divorce (2016) Executive Producer
- Divorce (2016) Creator
- The Circuit (2016) Writer
- The Circuit (2016) Executive Producer
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- Catastrophe (2015) as Sharon Morris
- Catastrophe (2015) Writer
- Catastrophe (2015) Creator
- Man Up (2015) as Elaine
- The Divorce (2015) Creator
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Courtney Portnoy (voice)
- Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014) as Self
- Run & Jump (2014) as Tara
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self - Contestant
- Psychobitches (2013) as Eva Perón
- Psychobitches (2013) as Virginia Woolf / Cleopatra
- Psychobitches (2013) as Leni Riefenstahl / Madame de Pompadour
- Psychobitches (2013) as Eve
- Psychobitches (2013) as Boudica
- Psychobitches (2013) as Unity Mitford / Tammy Wynette
- Psychobitches (2013) as Carmen Miranda / Anna Sewell
- Psychobitches (2013) as Bonnie Parker / Grace Kelly
- Psychobitches (2013) as P.L. Travers / Lucrezia Borgia
- Psychobitches (2013) as Simone de Beauvoir
- Crackanory (2013) as Self
- Playhouse Presents (2012) as Jane Austen / Frida Kahlo
- Playhouse Presents (2012) as Eva Perón
- Playhouse Presents (2012) as Virginia Woolf / Cleopatra
- Playhouse Presents (2012) as Leni Riefenstahl / Madame de Pompadour
- Playhouse Presents (2012) as Eve
- Playhouse Presents (2012) as Boudica
- Dead Boss (2012) as Helen Stephens
- Dead Boss (2012) Creator
- Moone Boy (2012)
- Bad Sugar (2012) as Lucy Cauldwell
- The Week Before Christmas (2012) as Sharon's Mum
- The Week Before Christmas (2012) Writer
- The Week Before Christmas (2012) Director
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Kathleen (voice)
- The Borrowers (2011) as Homily Clock
- Death of a Superhero (2011) as Renata Clarke
- Adventure Time (2010) as Minerva (voice)
- The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret (2010) as Alice Bell
- Miss Remarkable & her Career (2010) as Miss Remarkable (voice)
- Big Babies (2010) as Carole
- Brethren (2010) as Sharon
- Moving On (2009) as Sarah
- Free Agents (2009)
- We Need Answers (2009) as Self - Contestant
- You Have Been Watching (2009) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Comedy Showcase (2007) as Helen
- Angelo's (2007) as Karen
- Angelo's (2007) Writer
- Angelo's (2007) Creator
- Imagine Me & You (2006) as Beth
- Pulling (2006) as Donna
- Pulling (2006) Writer
- Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive (2006)
- Valiant (2005) as Charles De Girl (voice)
- Broken News (2005) as Katie Tate - ESN
- The Friday Night Project (2005) as Self
- Carrie & Barry (2004) as Jan
- Trafalgar Square (2004) as Karen
- Trafalgar Square (2004) Writer
- Monkey Dust (2003) as (voice)
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Hostess
- The Late Late Show (1962) as Self
- The Emmy Awards (1949) as Self
- The Last Drop
- Youth
- Youth Executive Producer
- I'm Glad My Mom Died Executive Producer
- Into the Black as Carol
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sharon Horgan best known for?
Sharon Horgan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Vladimir (2026), The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (2025), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024), Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023).
When and where was Sharon Horgan born?
Sharon Horgan was born on July 13, 1970 in Hackney, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Sharon Horgan have?
Sharon Horgan has accumulated over 123 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2026.
What is Sharon Horgan's background in cinema and television?
Sharon Horgan is an Irish actress, writer, director, and producer. Born on July 13, 1970, in Hackney, London, England, UK, she is known for her work in comedy series. She co-wrote and starred in Pulling, a series that aired from 2006 to 2009, and co-created and starred in Catastrophe, which aired from 2015 to 2019. Hor...