Adam Shankman
Director, Producer, Actor
November 27, 1964 (61 years)
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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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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Featured Videos
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| 2022 | Disenchanted · as Executive Producer |
| 2022 | Hocus Pocus 2 · as Executive Producer |
| 2019 | Step Up Year of the DanceOn Plex |
| 2019 | After · as Executive Producer |
| 2019 | What Men Want · as Executive Producer |
| 2018 | Status UpdateOn Plex |
| 2018 | Step Up · as Executive Producer |
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| 2012 | Rock of Ages · as Executive Producer |
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| 2009 | Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special · as Executive Producer |
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| 2008 | Bedtime Stories · as Executive Producer |
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| 2007 | Hairspray · as Executive Producer |
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| 2005 | Cheaper by the Dozen 2 · as Executive Producer |
| 2005 | The Pacifier · as Executive Producer |
| 2022 | Disenchanted · as Grump Vendor / Kip / Skip |
| 2009 | Hollywood's Best Film Directors · as Film Director |
| 2007 | Hairspray · as Talent Agent |
| 2006 | Step Up · as Nightclub Dancer |
| 2005 | Cheaper by the Dozen 2 · as Clam Bake Chef |
| 2005 | The Pacifier · as Driving Instructor |
| 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 |
| 1992 | The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag · as Timid Man |
| 1990 | The 62nd Annual Academy Awards · as Dancer |
| 1990 | Rockula · as Driver |
| 1990 | Midnight Cabaret · as Waiter |