Adam Shankman
Known for Directing · 24 credits
- Born
- 1964-11-27 (age 61)
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Also known as
- Adam Michael 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
RuPaul's Drag Race
2009
as Self - Guest Judge
Hell's Kitchen
2005
as Self - Restaurant Patron
So You Think You Can Dance
2005
as Self - Judge
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
2012
as Self - Guest Judge / Choreographer
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
2010
as Self - Guest Judge
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED
2012
as Self - Guest Judge
TV Shows (6)
RuPaul's Drag Race
2009
as Self - Guest Judge
Hell's Kitchen
2005
as Self - Restaurant Patron
So You Think You Can Dance
2005
as Self - Judge
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
2012
as Self - Guest Judge / Choreographer
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
2010
as Self - Guest Judge
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED
2012
as Self - Guest Judge
Movies (18)
Scream 2
1997
as Ghost Dancer
The Pacifier
2005
as Driving Instructor
Step Up
2006
as Nightclub Dancer
A Walk to Remember
2002
as Medical Assistant
Hairspray
2007
as Talent Agent
Disenchanted
2022
as Grump Vendor / Kip / Skip
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
2005
as Clam Bake Chef
Stuck on You
2003
as Choreographer / Waiter
Midnight Cabaret
1990
as Waiter
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
2008
as Self
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
1992
as Timid Man
Monster Mash: The Movie
1995
as Wolfie
Rockula
1990
as Driver
A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy
2011
as Self
Portrait of a Choreographer
2007
as Self
Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation
2012
as Self
The Red Shoes
1983
as Shoeshoppe Customers
You Can’t Stop the Beat: The Long Journey of "Hairspray"
as Self
About Adam Shankman
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 com… With 24 credits spanning from 1983 to 2022, Adam Shankman has appeared in 18 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular Adam Shankman Movies
- Scream 2 (1997) — as Ghost Dancer
- The Pacifier (2005) — as Driving Instructor
- Step Up (2006) — as Nightclub Dancer
- A Walk to Remember (2002) — as Medical Assistant
- Hairspray (2007) — as Talent Agent
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