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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Adam Shankman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Scream 2

as Ghost Dancer

A Walk to Remember

as Medical Assistant

Step Up

as Nightclub Dancer

The Pacifier

as Driving Instructor

Hairspray

as Talent Agent

Cheaper by the Dozen 2

as Clam Bake Chef

Disenchanted

as Grump Vendor / Kip / Skip

Stuck on You

as Choreographer / Waiter

Hell's Kitchen

as Self - Restaurant Patron

RuPaul's Drag Race

as Self - Guest Judge