Biography
Sharon has established herself as one of Britain’s best and funniest female directors . Her debut feature film Bridget Jones’s Diary managed to be both hilariously funny and seriously successful, becoming one of the biggest box office romantic comedies of all time.
As a director Sharon is remarkable in that she’s equally well known for her beautifully crafted imagery as for her performance and comedy direction.
She has directed commercials for some of the UK’s best agencies: AMV, BBH, DDB and JWT on major brands including Bertolli, British Telecom, Camelot, Kellogg’s, Volkswagen and Volvo.
She was asked back to direct the third in the Bridget Jones trilogy, Bridget Jones’s Baby, having passed the opportunity to direct the second (less good) Bridget . She also worked with Ewan McGregor and Michelle Williams in the moving family drama Incendiary , and brought her own brand of comedy magic to the hilarious Disney Christmas comedy Godmothered.
The critical response to Bridget Jones’s Baby was unequivocal:
“A brilliant piece of physical comedy” Wendy Ide, The Observer
“Returning director Sharon Maguire manages to craft the strongest and funniest film of the series,” Brian Truitt, USA Today
“This relatable character comes not just from Zellweger’s performance, but also from the assured direction of Sharon Maguire,” Katie Walsh, LA Times
Most recently Sharon was asked to direct the prestigious in-flight safety film for British Airways. The 2024 production features sumptuous period costumes, lavish heritage locations, and a ‘cast of thousands’. It is also, naturally, terribly funny.
When she’s not curating her vast collection of original Barry White vinyl, Sharon is keeping busy developing several feature and TV series projects in the US and the UK.