Sharon Horgan
Actress · Producer
56 years (Jul 13, 1970)Hackney, London, England, UK
Known for
Born in London in 1970 and raised in Ireland, Sharon Horgan is both a leading comic actress and one of British television's most influential writer-creators. She co-created and starred in Pulling (2006-2009) and the Emmy-nominated Catastrophe (2015-2019) with Rob Delaney, then created Motherland, Divorce (for HBO) and the acclaimed Bad Sisters (2022- ), for which she won an International Emmy. Her on-screen persona pairs sharpness with warmth. She is a defining voice of contemporary character-driven comedy in the English-speaking world.
Sharon Horgan
Actress · Producer
Known for
Born in London in 1970 and raised in Ireland, Sharon Horgan is both a leading comic actress and one of British television's most influential writer-creators. She co-created and starred in Pulling (2006-2009) and the Emmy-nominated Catastrophe (2015-2019) with Rob Delaney, then created Motherland, Divorce (for HBO) and the acclaimed Bad Sisters (2022- ), for which she won an International Emmy. Her on-screen persona pairs sharpness with warmth. She is a defining voice of contemporary character-driven comedy in the English-speaking world.
Movies: 19 titles
Plays Olivia
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
2022
Plays Sarah
Game Night
2018
Plays Charles De Girl (voice)
Valiant
2005
Plays Hannah
Dating Amber
2020
Plays Beth
Imagine Me & You
2006
Plays She
Together
2021
Plays Tara
Run & Jump
2014
Plays Jo March
How to Build a Girl
2020
Plays Abby Jacks (voice)
Rally Road Racers
2023
Plays Lisa
Military Wives
2020
Plays Elaine
Man Up
2015
Writer
Plays Karen
Trafalgar Square
2004
Plays Miss Hedge
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
2021
Plays Scarlett (voice)
A Greyhound of a Girl
2023
Plays Sharon
Brethren
2010
Plays Miss Remarkable (voice)
Miss Remarkable & her Career
2010
Plays Renata Clarke
Death of a Superhero
2011
TV Shows: 29 titles
Plays Tabitha (voice)
HouseBroken
2021
Creator
Plays Sharon Morris
Catastrophe
2015
Creator
Plays Eva Garvey
Bad Sisters
2022
Plays Alice Bell
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
2010
Plays (voice)
Monkey Dust
2003
Plays Carole
Big Babies
2010
Writer
Plays Donna
Pulling
2006
Producer
Plays Shona
This Way Up
2019
Plays Eve
Psychobitches
2013
Creator
Plays Alex
Youth
2026
Plays Edda Mellas
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox
2025
Plays Self
The Friday Night Project
2005
Creator
Plays Helen Stephens
Dead Boss
2012
Creator
Plays Karen
Angelo's
2007
Creator
Plays Dr. Fitzgerald
Women on the Verge
2018
Plays Jane Austen / Frida Kahlo
Playhouse Presents
2012
Plays Nicci
Best Interests
2023
Plays Courtney Portnoy (voice)
BoJack Horseman
2014
Plays Kathleen (voice)
Bob's Burgers
2011
Plays Additional Voices (voice)
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake
2023
Director
Plays Mother
Little Crackers
2010
Plays Minerva (voice)
Adventure Time
2010
Producer
Plays Norma Staircastle
Frayed
2019
Plays Helen
Comedy Showcase
2007
Plays Jan
Carrie & Barry
2004
Plays Danielle Dunne
Criminal: UK
2019
Plays Gavol Martin
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
2024
Plays Sarah
Moving On
2009
Plays Queen Dagmar (voice)
Futurama
1999
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Quintessentially Irish
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Youth
Alex · 8 episodes
2026
Futurama
Queen Dagmar (voice)
2026Season 11
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox
Edda Mellas · 8 episodes
2025
Bob's Burgers
Kathleen (voice)
2025Season 16
Bob's Burgers
Kathleen (voice)
2024Season 15
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Gavol Martin
2024Season 1
Best Interests
Nicci · 4 episodes
2023
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake
Additional Voices (voice)
2023
A Greyhound of a Girl
Scarlett (voice)
2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sharon Horgan and where are they from?
Sharon Horgan is 56 years old, born on July 13, 1970 in Hackney, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Sharon Horgan?
Sharon Horgan is best known for roles in Game Night, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Imagine Me & You.
How many movies has Sharon Horgan been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 2004), Sharon Horgan has appeared in 19 movies and 28 TV shows.
What was Sharon Horgan's first movie?
The career of Sharon Horgan began with Trafalgar Square (2004).
What is Sharon Horgan's most recent movie or series?
Sharon Horgan's most recent release is Youth, which premiered on September 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Sharon Horgan appeared in?
On television, Sharon Horgan has appeared in Futurama, Adventure Time, BoJack Horseman, Bob's Burgers.
Sharon Horgan
1970-07-13 · Hackney, London, England, UK
Sharon Horgan is an Irish actress, writer, director and producer. She is best known for the comedy series Pulling (2006) and Catastrophe (2015), both of which she starred in and co-wrote. In 2016 she created Divorce for US television and the following year she co-created Motherland for BBC2. In 2018 she starred in the movie Game Night. Most recently, she has starred in the movies Military Wives and Everybody's Talking About Jamie, whilst on television she plays Aisling Bea's sister in the sitcom This Way Up.