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Chris Sharma

Chris Sharma

Actor · Born 1981-04-23 · Santa Cruz, California, USA

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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

  1. King Lines (2007) — Self
  2. The Climb (2023) — Host
  3. Reel Rock 8 (2013) — Self
  4. Reel Rock 7 (2012) — Self
  5. Progression (2009) — Self
  6. Reel Rock 5 (2010) — Self
  7. Reel Rock 12 (2017) — Self
  8. The Fanatic Search (2008) — Self
  9. Dosage V (2008) — Self
  10. Dosage I (2002) — Self
  11. The Players (2009) — Self
  12. Dosage III (2005) — Self
  13. Rampage (1999) — Self
  14. The Scene (2011) — Self
  15. Depth Charge (2005) — Self
  16. Petzl RocTrip China 2011 (2011) — Self
  17. Into The Light (2014) — Self
  18. La Dura Dura (2012) — Self
  19. Reel Rock (2010) — Self
  20. Pilgrimage (2003) — Self
  21. Sleeping Lion (2023) — Self
  22. Dosage IV (2006) — Self
  23. Masters of Stone IV - Pure Force (1997) — Self
  24. Uncharted Lines (2017) — Self
  25. Black Pearl (2025) — Self
  26. Break on Through (2018) — Self
  27. The Fanatic Search 2 - A Girl Thing (2010) — Self
  28. The Future of Climbing (2025) — Self
  29. Free Hueco (1998) — Chris Sharma
  30. Above The Sea (2017) — Self
  31. Dosage II (2004) — Self
  32. Abyss (2012) — Self
  33. Ashima (2023) — Self
  34. Inertia (1998)
  35. Big Game (2007) — Self
  36. Best of the West (2005) — Self
  37. Solo: Climb to Live (2014) — Self
  38. La Dura Complete — Self
  39. First Round First Minute — Self
  40. Age of Ondra (2019) — Self