Jessica Sharzer

Jessica Sharzer

52 · Born: Oct 26, 1972

Personal Details

BornOct 26, 1972 Iowa City, Iowa, USA

Biography

Jessica Sharzer is a multifaceted creative force in the entertainment industry, boasting a diverse array of skills that have garnered her widespread recognition and acclaim. As a writer, producer, and director, Sharzer has made significant contributions to various projects, including the 2004 film Speak, the 2016 thriller Nerve, and the popular anthology series American Horror Story, which she was a part of from 2011 to 2015.

Her impressive résumé also includes the 2018 mystery thriller A Simple Favor, a testament to her versatility and ability to excel in a wide range of genres and formats. Sharzer's work on American Horror Story has not gone unnoticed, as she has received three Primetime Emmy nominations for her efforts.

As Sharzer continues to grow as a creative force, she is currently working on an adaptation of Marie Lu's novel The Young Elites, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and innovative storyteller.

Career

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2025
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2018
A Simple Favor
A Simple Favor as Screenplay
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2017
Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing as Screenplay
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2016
Nerve
Nerve as Writer
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2010
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2004
Speak
Speak as Director, Screenplay
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2003
Fly Cherry
Fly Cherry as Director