Don Sharp
Biography
Donald Herman Sharp was an Australian film director. His best known films were made for Hammer in the 1960s, and included Kiss of the Vampire and Rasputin, the Mad Monk. In 1965 he directed The Face of Fu Manchu, which was based on the character created by Sax Rohmer and starred Christopher Lee. He also became known for his work on television and film productions such as The Avengers, Human Jungle, and Q.E.D. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, he established a notable filmography as a director, with his work spanning both feature films and television projects that are documented across international film databases.
Career overview
Donald Herman Sharp was an Australian film director. He became best known for the films he made for Hammer in the 1960s. Among these well-known works were Kiss of the Vampire and Rasputin, the Mad Monk.
In 1965, he directed The Face of Fu Manchu. This film was based on the character created by Sax Rohmer and starred Christopher Lee. Additionally, he became famous for his work on The Avengers, Human Jungle, The, and Q.E.D.
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Full Filmography
57 titles- Act of Will (1989) Director
- Tears in the Rain (1988) Director
- Hold the Dream (1987) Director
- Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood (1987) as Self - Director
- A Woman of Substance (1985) Director
- What Waits Below (1984) Director
- Q.E.D. (1982) Director
- Hammer House of Horror (1980) Director
- Guardian of the Abyss (1980) Director
- Bear Island (1979) Director
- Bear Island (1979) Screenplay
- The Thirty Nine Steps (1978) Director
- The Four Feathers (1978) Director
- Hennessy (1975) Director
- Callan (1974) Director
- Dark Places (1973) Director
- Dark Places (1973) Adaptation
- Psychomania (1973) Director
- Follow Me! (1972) Editor
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Puppet on a Chain (1970) Writer
- Puppet on a Chain (1970) Director
- Taste of Excitement (1969) Director
- Taste of Excitement (1969) Screenplay
- The Champions (1968) Director
- Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon (1967) Director
- The Violent Enemy (1967) Director
- Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966) Director
- Our Man in Marrakesh (1966) Director
- The Brides of Fu Manchu (1966) Director
- The Brides of Fu Manchu (1966) Writer
- The Face of Fu Manchu (1965) Director
- Curse of the Fly (1965) Director
- The Devil-Ship Pirates (1964) Director
- Witchcraft (1964) Director
- Legend of a Gunfighter (1964) Screenplay
- The Human Jungle (1963) Director
- The Kiss of the Vampire (1963) Director
- It's All Happening (1963) Director
- The Avengers (1961) Director
- Ghost Squad (1961) Director
- The Professionals (1960) Director
- Linda (1960) Director
- The Golden Disc (1958) Director
- The Golden Disc (1958) Screenplay
- The Adventures of Hal 5 (1957) Director
- The Blue Peter (1955) Writer
- The Blue Peter (1955) Screenplay
- The Stolen Airliner (1955) Director
- The Stolen Airliner (1955) Writer
- Child's Play (1954) Writer
- Conflict of Wings (1954) Screenplay
- The Cruel Sea (1953) as Lieutenant-Commander
- The Planter's Wife (1952) as Lt. Summers
- Ha'penny Breeze (1950) as Johnny Craig
- Ha'penny Breeze (1950) Writer
- Ha'penny Breeze (1950) Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Don Sharp best known for?
Don Sharp is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hold the Dream (1987), Out for Justice (1991), Q.E.D. (1982), Carrie (1952).
When and where was Don Sharp born?
Don Sharp was born on April 19, 1922 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. They passed away on December 18, 2011.
How many credits does Don Sharp have?
Don Sharp has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 1989.
What is Don Sharp's background in cinema and television?
Donald Herman Sharp was an Australian film director. His best known films were made for Hammer in the 1960s, and included Kiss of the Vampire and Rasputin, the Mad Monk. In 1965 he directed The Face of Fu Manchu, which was based on the character created by Sax Rohmer and starred Christopher Lee. He also became known fo...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Cruel Sea (1953) as Lieutenant-Commander — aged about 31
- Film '72 (1971) as Self — aged about 49
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