Tahirah Sharif

Tahirah Sharif

40 · Born: Jul 27, 1985

Personal Details

BornJul 27, 1985 Lambeth, London, England, UK

Biography

Tahirah's journey began in the vibrant city of South London, England, where she was born and raised. Her early years were marked by a passion for the performing arts, which led her to enroll in The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Identity School of Acting, where she honed her skills in theatre.

As her talent and dedication grew, Tahirah began to make a name for herself in the UK television scene, captivating audiences with her performances in Sky drama A Town Called Malice and ITV crime drama The Tower. Her outstanding portrayal in the latter earned her a Supporting Actress BAFTA nomination in 2022, solidifying her status as a rising star.

Tahirah's impressive resume also boasts big-screen credits, including Ralph Fiennes' critically acclaimed film The Invisible Woman and the Film 4 production See Me, alongside Academy Award-winning actress Olivia Colman.

Beyond her screen work, Tahirah's love for theatre has been a constant throughout her career. She has had the privilege of taking on leading roles in various productions, including the National Theatre's Moon on a Rainbow Shawl and the critically acclaimed 3-hander Firebird, which originated at Hampstead Theatre and later transferred to Trafalgar Studios in the West End.

Today, Tahirah calls her hometown of London home, where she continues to pursue her passion for the performing arts and make a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

Career

2024
Near Miss
Near Miss as Michelle
2022
2021
The Tower
The Tower as PC Lizzie Adama
2020
2018
Pulsar
Pulsar as Kile
2017
2013
The Invisible Woman
The Invisible Woman as Ternan Maid
2011
See Me
See Me as Alicia
2010
Assessment
Assessment as Rachel