Adam Shankman
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1964-11-27 (60 years old)
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
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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Acting
(2022)
Disenchanted
as Grump Vendor / Kip / Skip
(2012)
(2011)
(2008)
(2007)
Hairspray
as Talent Agent
(2007)
Portrait of a Choreographer
as Self
(2006)
Step Up
as Nightclub Dancer
(2005)
The Pacifier
as Driving Instructor
(2005)
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
as Clam Bake Chef
(2003)
Stuck on You
as Choreographer / Waiter
(2002)
A Walk to Remember
as Medical Assistant
(1997)
Scream 2
as Ghost Dancer
(1995)
Monster Mash: The Movie
as Wolfie the Werewolf
(1992)
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
as Timid Man
(1990)
Rockula
as Driver
(1990)
Midnight Cabaret
as Waiter
Crew
(2025)
The Man with the Bag
Director
(2022)
Hocus Pocus 2
Executive Producer
(2022)
Disenchanted
Executive Producer, Choreographer, Director
(2021)
Dear Evan Hansen
Thanks
(2019)
After
Executive Producer
(2019)
Step Up: Year of the Dance
Producer
(2019)
What Men Want
Executive Producer, Director
(2018)
Status Update
Producer
(2014)
Step Up All In
Producer
(2014)
Dragula
Producer, Executive Producer, Choreographer
(2012)
Rock of Ages
Director, Executive Producer, Choreographer
(2012)
Step Up Revolution
Producer
(2010)
Going the Distance
Producer
(2010)
The Last Song
Producer
(2010)
Step Up 3D
Producer
(2009)
(2009)
Zac Efron's Pool Party
Director, Producer
(2009)
17 Again
Producer
(2008)
Bedtime Stories
Director, Executive Producer
(2008)
Step Up 2: The Streets
Producer
(2008)
Prop 8: The Musical
Director, Producer
(2007)
Hairspray
Director, Choreographer, Executive Producer
(2007)
Premonition
Producer
(2006)
Step Up
Producer
(2005)
The Pacifier
Executive Producer, Director
(2005)
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Director, Executive Producer
(2004)
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
Choreographer
(2003)
Bringing Down the House
Director
(2003)
Stuck on You
Choreographer
(2002)
A Walk to Remember
Director
(2002)
Scooby-Doo
Choreographer
(2001)
The Wedding Planner
Director, Choreographer
(2000)
Isn't She Great
Choreographer
(2000)
Mission to Mars
Choreographer
(1999)
She's All That
Choreographer
(1999)
Blast from the Past
Choreographer
(1999)
Dudley Do-Right
Choreographer
(1999)
Inspector Gadget
Choreographer
(1999)
Forces of Nature
Choreographer
(1999)
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
Choreographer
(1999)
The Out-of-Towners
Choreographer
(1998)
Cosmo's Tale
Writer, Director
(1998)
Almost Heroes
Choreographer
(1998)
Antz
Choreographer
(1997)
George of the Jungle
Choreographer
(1997)
Traveller
Choreographer
(1997)
A Life Less Ordinary
Choreographer
(1997)
Boogie Nights
Choreographer
(1997)
The Relic
Choreographer
(1997)
Scream 2
Choreographer
(1996)
Mrs. Winterbourne
Choreographer
(1995)
Casper
Choreographer
(1995)
Miami Rhapsody
Choreographer
(1995)
Tank Girl
Choreographer
(1995)
Monster Mash: The Movie
Choreographer
(1995)
Congo
Choreographer
(1994)
The Flintstones
Choreographer
(1994)
Don Juan DeMarco
Choreographer
(1994)
Milk Money
Choreographer
(1993)
Addams Family Values
Choreographer
(1993)
Weekend at Bernie's II
Choreographer
(1993)
Heart and Souls
Choreographer
(1992)
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
Choreographer