Adam Shankman

Adam Shankman

Known for: Directing

Born: November 26, 1964 in 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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Monster Mash: The Movie

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Monster Mash: The Movie

Wolfie

1995 Comedy
Stuck on You

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Stuck on You

Choreographer / Waiter

2003 Comedy
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag

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5.1
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The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag

Timid Man

1992 Comedy
A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy

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A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy

Self

2011 Music
Disenchanted

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6.7
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Disenchanted

Grump Vendor / Kip / Skip

2022 Comedy
Rockula

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4.8
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Rockula

Driver

1990 Horror
Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation

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7.0
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Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation

Self

2012 Documentary
Midnight Cabaret

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Midnight Cabaret

Waiter

1989 Horror
The Pacifier

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The Pacifier

Driving Instructor

2005 Comedy
Step Up

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Step Up

Nightclub Dancer

2006 Music
Hairspray

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6.7
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Hairspray

Talent Agent

2007 Comedy
Scream 2

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6.5
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Scream 2

Ghost Dancer

1997 Horror
A Walk to Remember

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A Walk to Remember

Medical Assistant

2002 Drama
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History

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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History

Self

2008 Documentary
Cheaper by the Dozen 2

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Cheaper by the Dozen 2

Clam Bake Chef

2005 Comedy
So You Think You Can Dance

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So You Think You Can Dance

2005 Drama
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

Self - Guest Judge / Choreographer

2012 Drama
Hell's Kitchen

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Hell's Kitchen

Self - Restaurant Patron

2005 Drama
RuPaul's Drag Race

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RuPaul's Drag Race

Self - Guest Judge

2009 Drama
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked

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RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked

Self - Guest Judge

2010 Drama
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED

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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED

Self - Guest Judge

2012 Drama
The Wedding Planner

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The Wedding Planner

Director

2001 Comedy
Bedtime Stories

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Bedtime Stories

Director

2008 Fantasy
Bringing Down the House

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Bringing Down the House

Director

2003 Comedy