Personal details
- Birth Date: 1972-10-26
- Birth Location: Iowa City, Iowa, USA
- Professions: Producer, Writer, Editor
Jessica Sharzer’s career in film and TV is, honestly, kind of wild. She’s not just some random name in the credits—she’s been the brains behind some seriously memorable stuff. Like, who else can say they gave us the haunting vibes of American Horror Story from 2011 to 2015? Yeah, the show that made you double-check your locks at night. Sharzer didn’t just write for that twisted anthology, she snagged three Emmy nominations for it, so it’s not just fans who noticed. But she’s not stuck in one genre. Speak (2004), her earlier work, tackled some tough, real-life issues in a way that actually made you feel something. Then there’s Nerve (2016), that adrenaline-fueled, social media nightmare of a movie. It’s like she knows how to tap into every flavor of anxiety, whether it’s supernatural terror or the paranoia of living online. And don’t forget A Simple Favor (2018)—that movie’s a stylish, tangled web of mystery and dark humor, with Sharzer pulling the strings behind the scenes. She’s got that knack for making stories pop, mixing suspense and sass without missing a beat. Right now, she’s got her hands on The Young Elites, based on Marie Lu’s hit novel. If her track record says anything, she’ll probably turn that into another obsession-worthy series. So yeah, Jessica Sharzer’s kind of a big deal—her work stretches from gritty reality to chilling horror, and she’s not slowing down anytime soon.
Born and bred in the madness of New York City, this person didn’t just stop at one fancy degree. Wesleyan for the B.A.—because, why not start strong? Then it’s off to Berkeley for the M.A., which, let’s be real, is the kind of academic flex that makes people raise an eyebrow at dinner parties. Not done yet, though—one more round at NYU for an M.F.A. in film. That’s a solid wall of diplomas, if you ask me. Imagine the student loans. But hey, all that education in places bursting with art, culture, and chaos definitely shapes a mind. Whether it’s the grit of NYC, the laid-back intellectual vibes of Berkeley, or the sheer creative energy at NYU, this person soaked it all up. You can almost see the influence in every project—sharp, relentless, maybe a little neurotic, but always aiming to make something unforgettable.
October 26, 1972
Konidela Ram Charan
Iowa City, Iowa, USA
52 years old