Personal Info
Known For:
Directing
Birthday:
November 27, 1964
Place of Birth:
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Adam Shankman
Biography
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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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Disenchanted | Grump Vendor / Kip / Skip |
| 2012 | Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation | Self |
| 2011 | A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy | Self |
| 2008 | Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History | Self |
| 2007 | Hairspray | Talent Agent |
| 2007 | Portrait of a Choreographer | Self |
| 2006 | Step Up | Nightclub Dancer |
| 2005 | The Pacifier | Driving Instructor |
| 2005 | Cheaper by the Dozen 2 | Clam Bake Chef |
| 2003 | Stuck on You | Choreographer / Waiter |
| 2002 | A Walk to Remember | Medical Assistant |
| 1997 | Scream 2 | Ghost Dancer |
| 1995 | Monster Mash: The Movie | Wolfie |
| 1992 | The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag | Timid Man |
| 1990 | Rockula | Driver |
| 1990 | Midnight Cabaret | Waiter |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars | Self - Guest Judge / Choreographer |
| 2012 | RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED | Self - Guest Judge |
| 2012 | RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars | Self - Guest Judge |
| 2010 | RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked | Self - Guest Judge |
| 2009 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Self - Guest Judge |
| 2005 | So You Think You Can Dance | |
| 2005 | So You Think You Can Dance | Self - Judge |
| 2005 | Hell's Kitchen | Self - Restaurant Patron |