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Jim Sharman is known for directing.
Born in Sydney, Australia (age 81).
Recipient of the Officer of the Order of Australia.
Jim Sharman has 3 credits in our database.
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Biography
James "Jim" Sharman (born March 12, 1945) is an Australian director and writer for film and stage with over 70 productions to his credit. He is renowned in Australia for his work as a theatre director since the 1960s, but is probably best known internationally as the director of the 1973 theatrical hit The Rocky Horror Show, its film adaptation The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), and the film's follow-up Shock Treatment (1981).
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How old is Jim Sharman?
Jim Sharman is 81 years old, born on .
Where was Jim Sharman born?
Jim Sharman was born in Sydney, Australia.
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Jim Sharman has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include Shock Treatment (1981), The Night the Prowler (1978), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).
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Jim Sharman is primarily known as a director. James "Jim" Sharman (born March 12, 1945) is an Australian director and writer for film and stage with over 70 productions to his credit. He…
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