1964-11-27 Los Angeles, California, USA
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Adam Shankman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Disenchanted | Grump Vendor / Kip / Skip | 2022-11-18 |
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Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation | Self | 2012-07-17 |
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A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy | Self | 2011-11-15 |
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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History | Self | 2008-10-14 |
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Hairspray | Talent Agent | 2007-07-19 |
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Portrait of a Choreographer | Self | 2007-01-01 |
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Step Up | Nightclub Dancer | 2006-08-11 |
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Cheaper by the Dozen 2 | Clam Bake Chef | 2005-12-21 |
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The Pacifier | Driving Instructor | 2005-03-04 |
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Stuck on You | Choreographer / Waiter | 2003-12-10 |
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A Walk to Remember | Medical Assistant | 2002-01-25 |
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Scream 2 | Ghost Dancer | 1997-12-12 |
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Monster Mash: The Movie | Wolfie the Werewolf | 1995-11-14 |
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The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag | Timid Man | 1992-08-21 |
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Midnight Cabaret | Waiter | 1990-01-01 |
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Rockula | Driver | 1990-02-23 |
