Biography
James "Jim" Sharman is a 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 from the 1960s to the present, 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 and the film's follow-up Shock Treatment.
Known For
Complete Filmography
The Rocky Horror Phenomenon
2025
as Self – Director
What is the secret behind the success of "Rocky Horror"? Is it the music? The actors? The comedy? It's certainly not the Special Effects. "Rocky Horro...
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
2025
as Self
A wild journey into the origins of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the biggest cult film of all time, its impact on popular culture and socio-political...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
2016
Original Film Writer
Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a gender ambiguous scientist. As ...
Andy X
2012
Director, Writer
In February 1987, American artist Andy Warhol checked himself anonymously into New York Hospital for a routine gall bladder operation. As he lay recov...
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
2006
as Self
From 1970-1977, six low budget films shown at midnight transformed the way we make and watch films.
The Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show
1995
as Self
This short documentary, produced in celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, features interviews (most previously availab...
Shock Treatment
1981
Director, Screenplay
Brad and Janet are now married and on the rocks. Ostensibly to fix their marriage, the couple goes on the game show 'Marriage Maze' with the eccentric...
The Night, the Prowler
1978
Director
Felicity Bannister is a young woman living in the shadow of her overpowering mother. Her oppression is her worst enemy until the day she is attacked b...
Summer of Secrets
1976
Director
A scientist on a secluded island uses revolutionary brain surgery to revive his dead wife.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
1975
Director, Screenplay
After getting a flat tire, two sweethearts discover the eerie mansion of a flamboyant scientist and houseful of wild characters. Through elaborate dan...
Shirley Thompson Versus the Aliens
1972
Director
A group of aliens plans to invade Australia as a means of taking over the Earth. In order to communicate with the people of Earth, they bring a statue...