Biography
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 on to make first ascents of extreme routes, including Dreamcatcher (9a) in Squamish, Jumbo Love (9b) on Clark Mountain, and La Dura Dura (9b+) in Oliana, contributing to the evolution of grades and difficulty standards in sport climbing. Alongside his exploits on the cliff, Sharma also distinguished…
Movies & TV Shows
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King Lines (2007) — Self
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The Climb (2023) — Host
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Reel Rock 8 (2013) — Self
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Reel Rock 7 (2012) — Self
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Progression (2009) — Self
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Reel Rock 5 (2010) — Self
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Reel Rock 12 (2017) — Self
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The Fanatic Search (2008) — Self
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Dosage V (2008) — Self
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Dosage I (2002) — Self
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The Players (2009) — Self
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Dosage III (2005) — Self
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Rampage (1999) — Self
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The Scene (2011) — Self
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Depth Charge (2005) — Self
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Petzl RocTrip China 2011 (2011) — Self
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Into The Light (2014) — Self
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La Dura Dura (2012) — Self
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Reel Rock (2010) — Self
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Pilgrimage (2003) — Self
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Sleeping Lion (2023) — Self
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Dosage IV (2006) — Self
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Masters of Stone IV - Pure Force (1997) — Self
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Uncharted Lines (2017) — Self
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Black Pearl (2025) — Self
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Break on Through (2018) — Self
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The Fanatic Search 2 - A Girl Thing (2010) — Self
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The Future of Climbing (2025) — Self
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Free Hueco (1998) — Chris Sharma
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Above The Sea (2017) — Self
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Dosage II (2004) — Self
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Abyss (2012) — Self
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Ashima (2023) — Self
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Inertia (1998)
- Big Game (2007) — Self
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Best of the West (2005) — Self
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Solo: Climb to Live (2014) — Self
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La Dura Complete — Self
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First Round First Minute — Self
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Age of Ondra (2019) — Self