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Adam Shankman

Director, Producer, ActorBorn November 27, 1964 (60 years)
Adam Michael Shankman (born November 27, 1964) is an American film director, producer, writer, dancer, author, actor, and choreographer. He was a permanent judge on seasons 6–7 of  So You Think You Can Dance. He began his professional career in musical theatre. He was a dancer in music videos for Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson. Shankman has choreographed dozens of films and directed several feature-length films, including A Walk to Remember, Bringing Down the House, The Pacifier, and the musicals Hairspray, Rock of Ages and Disenchanted.

His company, Offspring Entertainment (which he co-owns with his sister), produces films and television for various studios and networks.

Shankman is also co-writing young adult novels for Simon & Schuster imprint Atheneum Books for Young Readers. The books, co-written with author Laura Lee Sullivan, follow the story of rags to riches Lucille O'Malley as she becomes Hollywood's "it girl", navigating a murder mystery and meeting her match, Frederick van der Waals.

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Movies & Shows on Plex

  • A Walk to Remember
  • Status Update
  • Step Up Year of the Dance
  • Midnight Cabaret

Known For

  • A Walk to Remember
  • Hairspray
  • 17 Again
  • The Pacifier
  • Bedtime Stories
  • The Wedding Planner
  • Premonition
  • Rock of Ages
  • Hocus Pocus 2
  • Cheaper by the Dozen 2
  • Step Up: Revolution
  • Step Up 2 the Streets
  • Bringing Down the House
  • Step Up: All In
  • Step Up
  • Only Murders in the Building
  • The Last Song
  • Step Up 3D
  • Glee
  • Modern Family
  • Disenchanted
  • What Men Want
  • Status Update
  • Going the Distance

Featured Videos

  • Adam Shankman On Why He Got Involved
    Adam Shankman On Why He Got InvolvedWhat Men WantBehind the Scenes
  • Adam Shankman On Wendi McLendon-Covey
    Adam Shankman On Wendi McLendon-CoveyWhat Men WantBehind the Scenes
  • Step Up: All In: Misha Gabriel On Working With Adam Shankman
    Step Up: All In: Misha Gabriel On Working With Adam ShankmanStep Up: All InBehind the Scenes
  • Adam Shankman: The Wedding Planner
    Adam Shankman: The Wedding PlannerThe Wedding PlannerInterview
  • Rock Of Ages: Adam Shankman On How The First Mash Up Introduces The Story And The Characters
    Rock Of Ages: Adam Shankman On How The First Mash Up Introduces The Story And The CharactersRock of AgesBehind the Scenes

Adam Shankman Filmography

2022
Disenchanted · as Executive Producer
2022
Hocus Pocus 2 · as Executive Producer
2019
2019
After · as Executive Producer
2019
What Men Want · as Executive Producer
2018
2018
Step Up (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2014
2012
2012
Rock of Ages · as Executive Producer
2010
2010
2010
2010
2009
2009
2009
2008
Bedtime Stories · as Executive Producer
2008
2008
2007
Hairspray · as Executive Producer
2007
2006
2005
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 · as Executive Producer
2005
The Pacifier · as Executive Producer

2022
Disenchanted · as Grump Vendor / Kip / Skip
2009
Hollywood's Best Film Directors (TV Series) · as Film Director
2007
Hairspray · as Talent Agent
2006
Step Up · as Nightclub Dancer
2005
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 · as Clam Bake Chef
2005
The Pacifier · as Driving Instructor
2003
Stuck on You · as Choreographer / Waiter
2002
A Walk to Remember · as Medical Assistant
1997
Scream 2 · as Ghost Dancer
1995
1992
1990
1990
Rockula · as Driver
1990

2017
Hollywood First Look Features (TV Series) · as Self
2012
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge
2012
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked! (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge
2012
All the Right Moves (TV Series) · as Self
2012
2012
2011
2010
Access Hollyood Live (TV Series) · as Self
2010
2009
2009
RuPaul's Drag Race (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge
2009
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked! (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge
2008
2007
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) · as Self
2007
2006
Ace Of Cakes (TV Series) · as Self
2006
2005
Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
2005
2005
So You Think You Can Dance (TV Series) · as Self - Judge
2005
Hell's Kitchen (US) (TV Series) · as Self - Restaurant Patron
2004
2002
Reel Comedy (TV Series) · as Self
2002
American Idol (TV Series) · as Self
2002
2002
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) · as Self
1996
E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series) · as Self
1994
Sidewalks Entertainment (TV Series) · as Self
1992
HBO First Look (TV Series) · as Self
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) · as Self
1987
Biography (TV Series) · as Self
1986
The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV Series) · as Self
1981
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self
1952
Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
Move · as Self

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