Matthew Sharp
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).
Filmography (42)
Girls Like Girls
Heads of State
Mickey 17
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Wonka
The Gray Man
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
No Time to Die
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Holmes & Watson
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Beauty and the Beast
Justice League
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Mortdecai
Guardians of the Galaxy
Thor: The Dark World
Jack the Giant Slayer
Resident Evil: Retribution
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
The Three Musketeers
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
The Da Vinci Code
Flyboys
Batman Begins
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
Mindhunters
Alfie
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
Below
The Mummy Returns
Legionnaire
Evita
The Young Americans
Split Second
Willow
The Lair of the White Worm
