- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 23, 1981
- Place of Birth
- Santa Cruz, California, USA
Chris Sharma
Chris Omprakash Sharma, born April 23, 1981, in Santa Cruz, California, is recognized as one of the greatest climbers in the history of modern climbing. He discovered climbing at the age of 12 and quickly distinguished himself with his exceptional talent, winning the US Open Bouldering Nationals in the adult category at 14. From the very beginning, Sharma impressed the international community with his ability to push the boundaries of what was possible, both in sport climbing and bouldering. In the late 1990s, he made the first ascent of Necessary Evil (5.14c) in the Virgin River Gorge, then the most difficult route in North America. But it was in 2001 that he made history by making the first ascent of Biographie in Céüse, France, the first route in the world to be graded 9a+ (5.15a). This success cemented his reputation and placed him at the top of the world's elite. Sharma then went o…
Filmography
movieThe Future of Climbing
2025 · Self
movieBlack Pearl
2025 · Self
movieAshima
2023 · Self
movieSleeping Lion
2023 · Self
tvThe Climb
2023 · Host, Executive Producer, Creator
movieAge of Ondra
2019 · Self
movieBreak on Through
2018 · Self
movieReel Rock 12
2017 · Self
movieUncharted Lines
2017 · Self
movieAbove The Sea
2017 · Self
movieThe World’s Best Belayer
2017 · Self
movieSolo: Climb to Live
2014 · Self
movieInto The Light
2014 · Self
movieReel Rock 8
2013 · Self
movieAbyss
2012 · Self
movieReel Rock 7
2012 · Self
movieLa Dura Dura
2012 · Self
moviePetzl RocTrip China 2011
2011 · Self
movieThe Scene
2011 · Self
movieThe Fanatic Search 2 - A Girl Thing
2010 · Self
movieReel Rock 5
2010 · Self
tvReel Rock
2010 · Self
movieThe Players
2009 · Self
movieProgression
2009 · Self
movieThe Fanatic Search
2008 · Self
movieDosage V
2008 · Self
movieKing Lines
2007 · Self
Big Game
movieBig Game
2007 · Self
movieDosage IV
2006 · Self
movieBest of the West
2005 · Self
movieDosage III
2005 · Self
movieDepth Charge
2005 · Self
movieDosage II
2004 · Self
moviePilgrimage
2003 · Self
tvPetzl RocTrip
2002 · Self
movieDosage I
2002 · Self
movieRampage
1999 · Self, Director of Photography
movieFree Hueco
1998 · Chris Sharma
movieInertia
1998
movieMasters of Stone IV - Pure Force
1997 · Self
movieLa Dura Complete
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movieFirst Round First Minute
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